You’ll have a front-row seat to the Nativity story as you witness the Old Testament prophets foretelling the birth of Jesus, Gabriel appearing to Mary, Joseph and Mary traveling the road to the crowded city of Bethlehem, angels appearing to shepherds, the brilliant star guiding the Wise Men from the East, and baby Jesus lying in a manger in a humble stable in Bethlehem. Travel back in time and experience the sights and sounds of that first Christmas. David Jeremiah provides answers to some of the most thought-provoking questions surrounding the most pivotal moment in human history-the birth of Jesus Christ. But what does it all mean? Do we really understand the profound importance and authenticity of the birth of Jesus? Why the virgin Mary? Why a carpenter named Joseph? Why poor shepherds and wealthy kings clamoring to worship a Newborn King? And why are the Old Testament prophecies that predicted the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem so important to the Christmas story?ĭrawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor, author, and theologian Dr. That's why The Nativity was written, to help you take a fresh look at the Christmas story - to help you see beyond the familiar and find the true Spirit of Christmas.Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. To many, the story of God becoming a man - of God taking on human flesh - has become so common that the greatest miracle in history has lost its impact. We've heard the story thousands of times, over and over, in Christmas pageants, plays, cards, TV programs, movies, and music. Most people can tell you that Jesus was born in a stable. Many Christians traditionally display small manger scenes depicting the nativity in their homes, or attend nativity plays or Christmas pageants focusing on the nativity cycle in the Bible. Everyone knows about Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem. The nativity is the basis for the Christian holiday of Christmas and plays a major role in the Christian liturgical year. Ask anyone and they can tell you about Caesar's tax. The Nativity with St Francis and St Lawrence (also known as The Adoration) was painted by the Italian master Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in 1609 during his self-imposed exile from Rome after killing a man in a duel, and subsequent escape from prison in Malta.
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ as told Luke Chapter 2 is the best-known story in the Bible.
Learn Something Life Changing This ChristmasAfter years, sometimes even decades, of hearing the Christmas story so many times, we lose the meaning.
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