BIBLE BASICS For Smart People Who Do Not Want To Be Dummies About God and the Bible Lesson 19 - The Birth of Jesus Scripture References: Luke 1-2 Besides this Christmas lesson, we have two others available: Tell Me The Story of Jesus - Special Christmas message. Christ In Prophecy - Great Stories of The New Testament, Lesson 1. Worshipping the Lord at His Incarnation Worshippers: 1.Elizabeth (1:41-45) 2.Mary (1:46-55) 3.Zecharias (1:63-79) 4.Simeon (2:25-35) 5.Anna (2:38) 6.The angels (2:8-14) 7.The Shepherds (2:15-18) 8.The Eastern Wise Men (Matthew 2:2-11) The first five were filled with the Holy Spirit, worshipped in the Spirit and spoke prophetic utterances. What Did They Do and Say? 1.Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:41-45). She blessed Mary, who had come to her, assured and encouraged her. 2.Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:46-55). "My soul magnifies the Lord. "My spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior." She gave her reasons for this: He that is mighty has done great things and holy is His name. God regarded her low estate; exalted them of low degree. He has filled the hungry with good things. He helped his servant Israel, in mercy. All generations will call her blessed. His mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He shewed strength with his arm. He scattered the proud in the imaginations of their heart. He put down the mighty from their seats. He sent the rich away empty. "Please tell me more." Copyright © 2018 Swiss Valley Web Design --- The Missing Link, Inc. P. O. Box 40031 Cleveland, Ohio 44140 USA Tel. 440-201-6046 http://misslink.org/cover Bible Basics Index/ God/ Bible/ Jesus/ Holy Spirit/ Creation/ Sin/ Forgiveness Prayer/ Angels/ Death/ Resurrection/ Judgment/ Second Coming/ The Church Worship/ Jesus' Birth/ Commandments/ Jesus' Life/ Bible Instructions/ Crucifixion Resurrection (2)/ Eternal Security/ Holiness/ Salvation Seminar/ Webmaster