The original Christmas Story
Bible Portions: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Luke 1:5-80, 2:1-40 Luke 1:5 – 25 – Begins with an aged couple – Zechariah & Elizabeth (like Abraham & Sarah were childless and became parents at old age to John the Baptist) first 5 months was in seclusion. Luke 1:26 – 38 – In Elizabeth’s 6th month, Gabriel (God’s messenger angel) was sent to Nazareth, Galilee to a virgin named Mary Called the most favoured one of God. V30 – 33 – Prophecy about the birth of Jesus V34 - 37 – Miracle of virgin Birth –through the holy spirit – child will be called Son of God. Told about Elizabeth 37 – Nothing is impossible for God. 38 – Mary’s acceptance Luke 1:39 – 45 – Mary & Elizabeth Mary travels from Nazareth to a town in Judea Baby John the Baptist kicked in Elizabeth’s womb on hearing Mary’s greeting and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. V45 – Elizabeth calls her cousin Blessed Luke 1:46 – 55 – Mary’s Song Luke 1:56 – Mary stays with Elizabeth for the first 3 mo