15 Unique Bible Facts about Jesus Birth with verse and Description
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15 Unique Bible Facts about Jesus Birth
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). He was born to a virgin named Mary, and the angel Gabriel appeared to her and told her that she would give birth to the Messiah (Luke 1:26-35).
- Jesus was visited by wise men from the East shortly after his birth (Matthew 2:1-12). They brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Jesus was born in a stable because there was no room at the inn (Luke 2:7).
- An angel announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds in the fields nearby (Luke 2:8-14).
- Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem for a census, which was ordered by Caesar Augustus (Luke 2:1-4).
- After Jesus was born, Joseph and Mary had to flee to Egypt to escape the wrath of King Herod (Matthew 2:13-15).
- After Jesus was born, his parents presented him in the temple in Jerusalem (Luke 2:22-24).
- After Jesus was born, his parents returned to Nazareth, where they raised him (Luke 2:39).
- Jesus’ birth was foretold by the prophets before he was born (Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7).
- Jesus was born in the line of King David, as promised in the Old Testament (2 Samuel 7:12-13).
- Jesus was born of a virgin, as promised in the Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14).
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem, as promised in the Old Testament (Micah 5:2).
- Jesus was born on the first Christmas Day, which was celebrated by early Christians (1 Corinthians 5:7-8).
- Jesus was born to save mankind from their sins (John 3:16-17).
- Jesus was born to bring peace on earth (Luke 2:14).
