we are gathered here this evening to celebrate the eve of the birth of christ, a new kind of man
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We are gathered here this evening to celebrate
the eve of the birth of Christ, a new kind of Man
O Come, All Ye Faithful (142: 1,2,3)
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.Come and behold Him, born as told by angels
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.
O Come, All Ye Faithful (142: 1,2,3)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be glory given;Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.
O Come, All Ye Faithful (142: 1,2,3)
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultationO sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.
"…But I will settle him in My house
and in My kingdom forever, and his throne shall be
established forever." 15
According to all these words and
according to all this vision, so Nathan spoke to David.
1 Chronicles 17:14-15
"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name
Immanuel."
Isaiah 7:14
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-25
Roman census declaration
Nazareth
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Bethlehem
JerichoJerusalem
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Residents’ living area
Overnight stable for the animals
kataluma: separate room for guests created by a temporary wall & either a carved or natural cave
Residents’ living area
Overnight stable for the animals
Residents’ living area
Overnight stable for the animals
Residents’ living area
Overnight stable for the animals
kataluma: separate room for guests created by a temporary wall & either a carved or natural cave
The right distance for an “inn” would have been along this circle, & on a primary trade route – Bethlehem was not on a primary trade route
Shepherds watching flocks at night; Bethlehem in the distance
Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 2:13-15
We are gathered here this evening to celebrate
the eve of the birth of Christ, a new kind of Man
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (143: 1,2,3)
Hark the herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciled"Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:"Christ is born in Bethlehem"Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (143: 1,2,3)
Christ by highest heav'n adoredChrist the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold Him comeOffspring of a Virgin's wombVeiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail the incarnate DeityPleased as man with man to dwellJesus, our EmmanuelHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the Herald Angels Sing (143 :1,2,3)
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsRis'n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory byBorn that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"