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“Christmas Story” according to the Bible – Luke and Matthew

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“Christmas Story” according to the Bible – Luke and Matthew

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  1. Jesus "Christ" is known as the founder or central figure of "Christianity." Christmas is a Christian holiday on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus. Ancient Romans also commemorated Jesus' birth by marking a division of the calendar still in use today. The years before Jesus' birth are marked as B.C. (Before Christ), and the years after Jesus' birth are marked A.D. (Anno Domini, which means, in the year of our Lord). Christmas literally means the Mass (celebration) of Christ. "Christ" is a Greek word and title, meaning "anointed" or one set apart by God for a special purpose. "Christ" is equivalent to the Hebrew word "Messiah." Based on the words of ancient prophets, the first century Jewish people expected the arrival of the Messiah promised by God as a great deliver of the people. “Christmas Story” according to the Bible – Luke and Matthew “Christmas Story” a contemporary illustration “Christmas Story” in the “Jesus” Film “Christmas Story” in audio Q&A “Christmas Story” common questions and answers “Christmas Story” Quiz – test your knowledge “Christmas Story” Music and songs

  2. Read the Christmas story from an ancient biographer, Luke (Chapter 2). Luke's biography records how Mary and her husband Joseph left their home in Nazareth to travel to Joseph's ancestral home, Bethlehem, to enroll in the census ordered by the Roman emperor, Augustus. Finding no room in inns in the town, they set up primitive lodgings in a stable. There Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger or stall. Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the home of the house of King David from which Joseph was descended, fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah. This is confirmed to Mary by a visit from angels and shepherds. Read the Christmas story from an ancient biographer, Matthew (Chapter 1). Matthew's biography begins by recounting the genealogy and virgin birth of Jesus, and then moves to the coming of the Wise Men from the Orient (likely China) to where Jesus was staying after his birth in Bethlehem. The wise men, or Magi, first arrived in Jerusalem and reported to the king of Judea, Herod the Great, that they had seen a star heralding the birth of a king. Further inquiry led them to Bethlehem of Judea and the location of Mary and Joseph. They presented Jesus with treasures of "gold, frankincense, and myrrh." In Jesus' adult years, Jesus claimed to be this King, the Jewish Messiah (see: I am the King and Jewish Messiah). Ultimately, Jesus' claim to be Christ caused controversy and the religious trial leading to his execution. Christians commemorate Jesus' execution and believed return from the dead (resurrection) during "Easter." Jesus also described His birth on earth as the most important "Good News," signifying that God Himself chose to come from heaven to earth to help make earth more like heaven (see: Good News: the Kingdom of God has Come to Earth). Many people throughout the world have been prompted to ask questions about the life, death, and message of Jesus. Here's some of what you can investigate further at Jesus Institute, an educational resource about the person of Jesus: Brief Life SummaryTimeline of Jesus’ LifeWords Directly from JesusKey Messages of Jesus | Other Teachings and Parables | Claims about Himself | Personal Character | Statement of Purpose | Commands to Followers | Promises to Followers | Interactions with Specific People

  3. http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/songs.html The Christmas Story - a play/musical ==> for lyrics, tune and sheet music for the suggested songs, visit our songs section You can substitute other songs for the ones I've suggested.  You can have one child recite each verse of the poem or you can have one person read the whole thing while the children sing. My thought was to have 3 groups of children each sing a different song, dressed in different costumes.  Then have all of the children join together to sing the final song. I've added a second song suggestion, in red in case you have more than three groups of singers. Once upon a time, A long, long time ago.Begins the story of a baby,That most of you should know. His daddy's name was Joseph,And Mary was His mom,This babe was very special He was God's only Son. "Mary's Boy Child"  (one singer can be dressed as Mary holding a baby doll, one as Joseph and others as various animals) "What Child is This?" Mary rode a camel,And Joseph walked along,While angels watched from afarCelebrating in song.(JLM)When they arrived in Bethlehem,The couple was turned away,By keepers of the innTelling them of no place to stay.(JLM)Now Joseph- he insistedThat his wife has someplace to stay,The keeper told him of a stableWith animals and hay.(JLM) Mary and Joseph’s journey endedIn a stable filled with hay,It was there that Mary gave birth,To our King on this day.(JLM) Some angels came from heaven,And they began to sing.To the shepherds in the fields below,"Glad tidings do we bring!" "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"  (singers can be dressed as angels, shepherds and sheep) "The First Noel" Word of the King’s arrivalSoon spread very fast,The Angels told ShepherdsThat a Savior was born at last.(JLM) A bright star lit the heavens,To light the magi's way,To the baby in the mangerWho was born on Christmas day. "Away in a Manger"  (singers can be dressed as the three kings/magi and as stars (use poster board cut in a star shape and wear it as a sandwich board -- decorate the star shape with garland)) "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (toddler/preschool aged children dressed as stars) And all who gathered round Him,Rejoiced and praised His birth.For the babe, the King, named Jesus,Is our Saviour here on earth! So as we celebrate ChristmasWith Candy and presents and moreRemember we have a Savior,Giving us life evermore.(JLM) "Joy to the World"  (all singers, singing together) (written by Leanne Guenther with adaptations by Jerry Lynn Maldet)Thanks a bunch Jerry for your extra verses!  "I found the "Christmas Story" very helpful, but I needed to add extra verses for all of the children participating in our play."

  4. 12. The angel commanded the shepherds to go worship Jesus. 13. The shepherds immediately went to see Jesus. 14. Jesus was given his name when he was born. 15. Joseph and Mary devoutly followed the Law. 16. Three wise men from the east came to find Jesus. 17. When the wise men told Herod about Jesus, all of Jerusalem was troubled. 18. It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in the region of Judea. 19. Herod told the wise men he wanted to worship Jesus when they found him. 20. The star the wise men were following stopped over the stable where Jesus was born. 21. God told the wise men to go home by a different route. 22. After the wise men left, an angel told Joseph to escape to Nazareth. 23. Herod gave an order to kill all the boys under age 10 in Bethlehem. 24. After Herod died, an angel told Mary to go back to Israel. 25. Jesus came into the world to bring judgment. Christmas Story Quiz(25 Questions)The Christmas story quiz is designed to teach the Body of Christ Biblical truths about the birth of Jesus. The quiz consists of twenty five true/false questions. After completing the Christian living quiz, print it out and give it to a friend. These facts about spiritual growth make great Bible study materials by teaching the Word of God. (Click on the question to find the correct answer.) 1. Joseph was a direct descendant of King David. 2. The circumstances of Jesus' birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. 3. Mary was living in Nazareth when the angel Gabriel appeared to her. 4. Mary was first troubled by Gabriel's greeting. 5. After Gabriel delivered his message, Mary went to see Elizabeth. 6. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. 7. When Joseph found out Mary was pregnant, he decided to put her away privately. 8. An angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife. 9. During the census, descendants of David had to go to Bethlehem. 10. After Jesus was born, he was placed in an animal's feeding trough. 11. The first to hear of Jesus' birth were magistrates from Jerusalem.

  5. Christmas Story Quiz(25 Questions)The Christmas story quiz is designed to teach the Body of Christ Biblical truths about the birth of Jesus. The quiz consists of twenty five true/false questions. After completing the Christian living quiz, print it out and give it to a friend. These facts about spiritual growth make great Bible study materials by teaching the Word of God. • Joseph was a direct descendant of King David. • The correct answer is True.Matthew 1:16-17 - And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. • 2. The circumstances of Jesus' birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. • The correct answer is True.Matthew 1:21-23 - And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. • 3. Mary was living in Nazareth when the angel Gabriel appeared to her. • The correct answer is True.Luke 1:26-27 - And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. • 4. Mary was first troubled by Gabriel's greeting. • The correct answer is True.Luke 1:29-31 - And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS

  6. 5. After Gabriel delivered his message, Mary went to see Elizabeth. The correct answer is True.Luke 1:39-40 - And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 6. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months. The correct answer is True.Luke 1:56 - And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. 7. When Joseph found out Mary was pregnant, he decided to put her away privately. The correct answer is True.Matthew 1:18-19 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 8. An angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife. The correct answer is True.Matthew 1:20-21 - But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 9. During the census, descendants of David had to go to Bethlehem. The correct answer is True.Luke 2:4-5 - And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 10. After Jesus was born, he was placed in an animal's feeding trough. The correct answer is True.Luke 2:6-7 - And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 11. The first to hear of Jesus' birth were magistrates from Jerusalem. The correct answer is False.Luke 2:8-10 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

  7. 12. The angel commanded the shepherds to go worship Jesus. The correct answer is False.Luke 2:10-14 - And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 13. The shepherds immediately went to see Jesus. The correct answer is True.Luke 2:15-16 - 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. 14. Jesus was given his name when he was born. The correct answer is False.Luke 2:21 - And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 15. Joseph and Mary devoutly followed the Law. The correct answer is True.Luke 2:22-24 - And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 16. Three wise men from the east came to find Jesus. The correct answer is False.Matthew 2:1-2 - Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 17. When the wise men told Herod about Jesus, all of Jerusalem was troubled. The correct answer is True.Matthew 2:3 - When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 18. It was prophesied that Jesus would be born in the region of Judea. The correct answer is True.Matthew 2:4-6 - And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.

  8. 19. Herod told the wise men he wanted to worship Jesus when they found him. The correct answer is True.Matthew 2:7-8 - Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 20. The star the wise men were following stopped over the stable where Jesus was born. The correct answer is False.Matthew 2:11 - And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh. 21. God told the wise men to go home by a different route. The correct answer is True.Matthew 2:12 - And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 22. After the wise men left, an angel told Joseph to escape to Nazareth. The correct answer is False.Matthew 2:13-14 - And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 23. Herod gave an order to kill all the boys under age 10 in Bethlehem. The correct answer is False.Matthew 2:16-18 - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. 24. After Herod died, an angel told Mary to go back to Israel. The correct answer is False.Matthew 2:19-20 - But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. 25. Jesus came into the world to bring judgment. The correct answer is False.John 3:16-17 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

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