Just A Little Christmas Present

[jtexas]

1: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. <br />2: (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) <br />3: And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. <br />4: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David <br />5: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. <br />6: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. <br />7: 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. <br />8: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. <br />9: And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. <br />10: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. <br />11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. <br />12: And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. <br />13: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, <br />14: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. <br />15: 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 thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. <br />16: And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. <br /><br />Luke 2:1-16

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: Just A Little Christmas Present

<br /><br /> Wow, this is too serious, I thought shopping was hard...

 

[KaGee]

Re: Just A Little Christmas Present

The Greatest Gift of All! More of the story...<br /><br />Isa 9:6<br />6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<br />(NKJ)<br /><br /><br />Isa 7:14<br />14 "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.<br />(NKJ)<br /><br />Matt 1:18-2:12<br />18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.<br />19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.<br />20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.<br />21 "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."<br />22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:<br />23 "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."<br />24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife,<br />25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.<br /><br />CHAPTER 2<br /><br />1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,<br />2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."<br />3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.<br />4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.<br />5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:<br />6 'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you shall come a Ruler who will shepherd My people Israel.' "<br />7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared.<br />8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also."<br />9 When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.<br />10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.<br />11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.<br />12 Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.<br />(NKJ)<br /><br />John 3:16-18<br />16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.<br />17 "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.<br />18 "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.<br />(NKJ)

 

[Carphunter]

Re: Just A Little Christmas Present

Not one mention of Santa Claus?

 

[spratt]

Re: Just A Little Christmas Present

Oh, you mean the fat old man who watches all year and knows who has been good and who has been bad? <br /><br />Thank you guys, for having the heart to post those beautiful scriptures...there is no reading I enjoy more than the Holy Scriptures, and how God so loved us!!!