The Story of the Nativity

Most people are familiar with the story of the birth of Jesus, celebrated by Christians in late December.  However some may not be aware that only two out of the four Gospels from the New Testament relate the story of the Nativity, and each tells a different version.  Do you know what the differences are?

You can read both versions in the King James Version of the Bible:

  1. Matthew 1:18-2:23
  2. Luke 2:1-20 

"The Nativity" by Gustave Dore

A Modern–Day Nativity Story

It can be hard to imagine what life was like in the time of Jesus considering all of the technology that we posses in the digital age.  Can you imagine what the birth of Jesus would have been like for Joseph and Mary in today's digital age?  Some creative people gave it a try in the following YouTube video.

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