The story of Jesus
- Luke 2:1-7
- Matthew 2:5-6
- Matthew 1:18-25 – the birth of Jesus
- Luke 2:8-20 – Shepherds are visited by an angel and go to visit Jesus.
- Isaiah 9:6 – Jesus would bring peace
- Philippians 4:7
- John 14:27
- Colossians 1:20 – Jesus made peace between man and God.
- Romans 5:21
- Luke 2:17 – The word of Jesus birth spread quickly.
- Many now teach that men are born in sin.
- If that were true, Jesus was born in sin. But Jesus knew no sin, thus the premise is false.
- Some hold to the doctrine of the immaculate conception, which teaches that Jesu was born without sin because Mary had no sin. This, in the eyes of those who believe it, makes it possible to pray to Mary since she has no sin.
- Luke 2:21-24 – See Leviticus 12:6-8. If Mary had to make a sin offering for herself, that indicates she had sin.
- Matthew 2:1-8 – The magi evidently came a while after Jesus was born. Despite songs like “We Three Kings,” there is no evidence that the wise men were kings.
- Matthew 2:9-12 – The magi fell down and worshipped Jesus – not Mary.
- Matthew 2:13-18 – Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with Jesus. Herod discovers that he has been tricked and kills all the children two years old and under. All of this is according to prophecy.
- Luke 2:41-54 – Twelve years later, Jesus and his family return to Nazareth.