And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Christmas, Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. { 9 comments… read them below or add one }, Your articles does a tremendous education, lifts peoples spirits, and points to the gospel… Thank You…. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. And being warned  in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'whatchristianswanttoknow_com-leader-1','ezslot_8',120,'0','0'])); Luke 1:39-45 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Jeremiah 23:5  Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'whatchristianswanttoknow_com-banner-1','ezslot_3',118,'0','0'])); Micah 5:2  But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel,    whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Asa the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram, Jehoram the father of Uzziah. The angel told them the good news of the birth of the Savior and Messiah, Jesus Christ. And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, the magi left for their own country by another way. But you are the same, and your years will have no end.”. B Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. He came to this earth to be crucified so that you and I may one day live with Him in heaven. Use these verses to share the story of hope and love through the birth of God’s Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel. And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. This is a summary of the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel”  (which means, God with us).eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'whatchristianswanttoknow_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_9',119,'0','0'])); Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor. and Jesse the father of King David. And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He has  helped  his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,  as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'whatchristianswanttoknow_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_10',121,'0','0'])); John 1:9-14  The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities;  upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,  and with his wounds we are healed.