Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2515 Jesus Christ, birth of Jesus Christ was born to a poor unmarried Jewish couple in the village of Bethlehem. As Son of God, he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of his mother Mary. Jesus Christ's birth is prophesied in the OT The prophecy of a coming ruler The prophecy of a virgin's son The prophecy concerning his birthplace Micah 5:2 “Bethlehem Ephrathah” is the village where David grew up (“the town of David”). Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin Matthew 1:18,23 See also Matthew 1:20; Luke 1:34-35 Jesus Christ's incarnation John 1:14; Galatians 4:4 See also Romans 8:3; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:7-8; 1 Timothy 3:16; 1 John 4:2 The circumstances of Jesus Christ's birth An angel informs Mary that she is to be the mother of the Messiah Mary responds in praise See also Luke 1:46-55 An angel explains to Joseph why Mary's baby is so special The birth of Jesus Christ takes place Angels announce Jesus Christ's birth to some shepherds See also Luke 2:8-20 The Magi search for Jesus Christ's birthplace and Herod tries to kill him Matthew 2:1-18 These events could have taken place at any time in Jesus Christ's first two years. See also
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