Join us for a summary walk through of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Journey toward Christmas Day with a renewed vision and appreciation for the life of Jesus Christ. Each day you will find a link to the Bible passage for that day and helpful resources for your study.
December 17. Read Luke 2:1-5.
This passages gives a brief explanation of Jesus' unusual birth. Some traditional details of this event are just that: traditional, and not necessarily given in Scripture itself. Luke establishes a historical timeframe, when Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem to participate in a taxed census. Due to the number of travelers, lodgings are crowded. Mary gives birth and lays Jesus in an animal's feeding trough.
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Common Questions:
• Does Luke’s claim that Jesus was born in Bethlehem at the time of Quirinius' census match the historical record?
• Was Joseph married before Mary?
• What year was Jesus Christ born?
• Do the narratives of Jesus’ birth contradict each other?
Today's Verse of the Day (Encourage your friends by sharing this image on Social Media):
Special thanks to our friends at Drive Thru History for this beautiful image of actors protraying Mary and Joseph. We highly recommend their documentaries about the Bible.
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