Posted on 12/25/2010 7:34:48 AM PST by Christian Engineer Mass
Luke 2: 1-20 The Story of Christ's Birth
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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.
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 come 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 Savior, 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." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this king which is to come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Merry Christmas everyone!
where is the long form BC ?
1) Who gets to unwrap HER? (*MARRY* Christmas!)
2) From your tagline, your IQ has gone up a point since I last saw one of your posts. It must be from hanging around FR.
Merry Christmas!
LOL! (wrong Messiah).
Cheers!
Jesus Christ, born as a man to save us all. NO ONE can ever change that and deny our relationship with Jesus. Merry Christmas to all my fellow freepers.
Thank You for Posting this!
Merry Christmas!
Best news I’ve heard all year!
Merry Christmas to all.
Just as it was foretold long before He arrived as Peace on earth, bringing His Goodwill to men!
William Anders
“We are now approaching lunar sunrise and, for all the people back on Earth, the crew of Apollo 8 has a message that we would like to send to you.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.
And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
Jim Lovell
“And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
Frank Borman
“And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
And from the crew of Apollo 8, we close with good night, good luck, a Merry Christmas – and God bless all of you, all of you on the good Earth.”
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Thank you for giving us the opportunity for spiritual rebirth!
Praise God!! God Bless America!!
Jesus saves!!
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Merry Christmas!
I didn’t go to church. All the people I know who treat their fellow human beings like sh_t (not that many, really) went to church this morning, and to the midnight mass last night.
Merry Christmas to all my patriot friends from the FREEP resident, conservative Hebrew.
Yep - many are thankful that belief in Jesus isn’t defined by going to church!
And there are ALWAYS people who are not Christlike who go to church. Church isn’t a place for the perfect, but for people who are being perfected. Sometimes very slowly..
Thanks brother!
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