If we are going to read the Bible, we will be able to determine the chapters which talk about the birth of Jesus. We have Matthew 1, 2 and Luke 2. Our Christmas will never be complete without the reflection about who was really the reason why Christmas is being celebrated. We are often focused on things that made us remember Christmas instead of focusing to the One who was born on the first Christmas day. It is not merely a celebration but a remembrance that He loved us, He lived on earth to die for our sins, to redeem us and to save us. Let us read the passages from Matthew 1 and 2.
The Birth of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:18-25)
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his
mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found
with child of the Holy Ghost. 19
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public
example, was minded to put her away privily. 20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared
unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto
thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And
she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he
shall save his people from their sins. 22
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord
by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a
virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his
name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden
him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had
brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (KJV)
The Wise Men’s Visit (Matthew 2:1-12)
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of
Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King
of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship
him. 3 When Herod the king had heard
these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the
people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem
of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among
the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my
people Israel. 7 Then Herod, when he
had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star
appeared. 8 And he sent them to
Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye
have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star,
which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where
the young child was. 10 When they
saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child
with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had
opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense,
and myrrh. 12 And being warned of
God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their
own country another way. (KJV)
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