Christmas Stories
Matthew 1
Genealogy of
Jesus
Conception of
Jesus – told to Joseph in a dream
Visit of the
Magi – Wise Men
Flight to
Egypt / Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus
Luke 1
Gabriel
announces the situation to Mary
Mary visits
Elizabeth
Mary’s Magnificat
John born to
Elizabeth and Zacharias
Luke 2
Jesus birth in
Bethlehem / Shepherds / Angels (heavenly host)
Jesus
presented at the temple (Simeon / Anna the daughter of Phanuel).
OT
Micah 5:2 Bethlehem is Jesus’ birthplace
Isaiah 7:14 Virgin birth
Which one
of these stories hold the most meaning for you and why?
How would
you describe the amount of information we have about Jesus birth? A little, a
lot, somewhere in between?
What do you
think God’s purpose(s) was in including these stories in the Bible?
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