Jesus is Born in Bethlehem

The ancient prophets of Israel all predicted the coming of the Messiah. Some mentioned that he would be the savior of the Jews and of all mankind, others mentioned that he would be meek and gentle and would perform mighty miracles healing the blind, raising the dead, and cleansing the lepers. Still others would talk about his coming to the earth as a man to die as a lamb, and also to return as a king to set up his throne upon the earth. The prophet Micah actually predicted the exact location of the Messiah's birth, he said it would be in Bethlehem of Judah, a small city where David was born. God had prepared the nation of Israel for 2000 years, reminding them that he was coming, yet when he arrived there was only a few to greet him. God faithfully kept all his promises to save all people from the sin that corrupted them. When the savior was born, his father called his name Jesus, because God himself would become a man and save people from their sins, which is the meaning of the name.

"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." - Micah 5:2

Painted Sketch of Bethlehem in the 19th Century

The Birth of Jesus

"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." - Luke 2:7

The New Testament - A Brief Overview

Brief History of the Birth of John the Baptist
Scriptures: Luke 1:5-25

Introduction

The New Testament covers the period from the birth of John the Baptist, to the life and death of Jesus, to the beginnings of the Church,  to the spreading of the gospel throughout the world, to the death of the great apostle Paul.

The Four Gospel Accounts - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

There are four accounts of the life of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and they are referred to as the "Gospel". Each portrays a particular focus about Jesus and His ministry.

The New Testament - A Brief Overview