Overview: The Mary and Joseph Christmas Bible Story gives the account of Mary and Joseph, both descendants of Abraham and King David, were engaged to be married. We didn’t deserve the salvation His Son’s sacrifice would bring us, but God showed us mercy and sent His Son anyway. Gift of mercy: Sending Jesus was God’s ultimate act of mercy. With the birth of Jesus, we were shown that God would do and give anything to repair our broken relationship. Gift of relationship: Sin had separated us from God.Gift of salvation: Jesus was born so that He could die in our place.She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. Scripture Reading (Luke 2:4-6): So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. In the package of one tiny baby, we were given so much. The Christmas story is the story of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus. This story is one we should be happy to discuss and celebrate at any time of year, not just at Christmas time. Overview: The Birth of Jesus Christmas Bible Story is the culmination of thousands of years of waiting for the promised Messiah.
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