The Announcement to the Shepherds

When Jesus was born there were shepherds in the hills of Judea watching over their flocks in the nighttime. Suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared and the glory of the Lord shined brightly all around them. He said to them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Suddenly a multitude of angels appeared praising God and saying "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men " and the shepherds decided together to go to Bethlehem and see this child, and they found him lying in a manger.

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." - Luke 2:8-12

Painted Sketch of The Shepherds of Bethlehem

 

The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary, Mary Visits Her Relative Elizabeth, Gabriel Encourages Joseph, The Decree of Augustus, No Room for Them in the Inn, Jesus is Born in Bethlehem, The Announcement to the Shepherds, The Magi from the East, Jesus is Circumcised and Presented in the Temple

 

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

Brief History of the Birth of Jesus Scriptures and Topics Covered: The Genealogy of Jesus (Mat 1:1-17; Lk 3:23-38). In Nazareth Gabriel Announces to Mary (Lk 1:26-38). Mary's Visits Elizabeth in Judea (Lk 1:39-56). An Angel Comes to Joseph in a Dream (Mat 1:18-25). The Decree of Augustus Caesar (Lk 2:1-3). The Birth of Christ in Bethlehem (Lk 2:4-7). The First Visitors were Shepherds (Lk 2:8-20). The Second Visitors were the Magi (Mat 2:1-12). In Jerusalem Jesus is Circumcised and Presented in the Temple (Lk 2:21-38).