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His Star - Uncle Jesus - Walter Cummins

The believing Magi - Craig Martindale

God's Will declared in The Heavens - God's Will is to make Himself Known - Craig Martindale

Mary, The Mother of the Man Jesus - Vince Finnegan

Standing on the Word - Music

The Birth and Youth of Jesus Christ scriptures read. (Overview)

Introduction

• Introduction to the purpose of reading the Word: To cover the entire record from the announcement of John the Baptist to Jesus at age 12.
• Scripture Reference: None

2. The Announcement of John the Baptist

• Scripture: Luke 1:5-25
• Key Points:
  • Zacharias and Elizabeth are described as righteous before God.
  • The angel Gabriel announces to Zacharias that Elizabeth will bear a son, John, who will be great in the sight of the Lord.

3. The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth

• Scripture: Luke 1:26-38
• Key Points:
  • The angel Gabriel visits Mary, announcing she will conceive Jesus, the Son of God.
  • The power of the Highest will overshadow Mary, resulting in the birth of Jesus.

4. Mary Visits Elizabeth

• Scripture: Luke 1:39-56
• Key Points:
  • Mary visits Elizabeth; the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy.
  • Mary’s Magnificat (praise) is recorded.

5. The Birth of John the Baptist

• Scripture: Luke 1:57-80
• Key Points:
  • Elizabeth gives birth to John.
  • Zacharias’ prophecy about John’s role in preparing the way for the Lord.

6. The Birth of Jesus Christ

• Scripture: Luke 2:1-20
• Key Points:
  • Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
  • Angels announce His birth to shepherds, who visit the newborn Christ.

7. The Circumcision of Jesus

• Scripture: Luke 2:21
• Key Points:
  • Jesus is circumcised on the eighth day and named as instructed by the angel.

8. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

• Scripture: Luke 2:22-24
• Key Points:
  • Jesus is presented in the temple according to the law of Moses.
  • A sacrifice is offered as required by the law.

9. Simeon’s Prophecy

• Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
• Key Points:
  • Simeon, guided by the Holy Spirit, recognizes Jesus as the Christ and prophesies about His impact on Israel.

10. The Prophecy of Anna

• Scripture: Luke 2:36-38
• Key Points:
  • Anna, the prophetess, recognizes Jesus as the redeemer and speaks about Him to all who were waiting for redemption.

11. The Visit of the Wise Men

• Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
• Key Points:
  • Wise men from the East visit Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
  • Herod’s deceitful plan is thwarted by divine intervention.

12. The Flight into Egypt

• Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15
• Key Points:
  • Joseph is warned in a dream to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod’s massacre.

13. The Massacre of the Innocents

• Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18
• Key Points:
  • Herod orders the massacre of all male infants in Bethlehem.

14. The Return to Nazareth

• Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23
• Key Points:
  • After Herod’s death, Joseph is instructed to return to Israel, settling in Nazareth.

15. Jesus at Age 12

• Scripture: Luke 2:40-52
• Key Points:
  • Jesus, at age 12, is found in the temple discussing with the teachers.
  • He increases in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

 

 

Believer's and the Birth of Jesus Christ - Craig Martindale

Jesus Christ's record of birth - The Shepherds Saw!

Luke 2:15-18 KJV

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:18ff

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