THE BIBLE & CHRISTMAS!

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The Virgin and Child or The Madonna of the Book by Sandro Botticelli, 1480
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During the Christmas season, I try to read daily scriptures that focus on the birth of Jesus.  I find that this is a necessary pursuit since a lot of the Christmas movies on TV and the web never mention the birth of Jesus.  This helps me never lose focus on the real reason for Christmas.  The essence of buying gifts and toys, meal planning, and attending Christmas parties can also distract me if I'm not careful.

I'll be sharing some of the scriptures I have been studying during this Christmas season.


TODAY'S KEYWORD: 

 BORN 

ISAIAH 9:6







For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.





MATTHEW 1: 16


And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.





MATTHEW 2: 1-2 & 4 






1 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.

2 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.


4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.






LUKE 1: 35





And the angel answered and said unto her ( MARY), The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

LUKE 2: 11





For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.




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