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The Christmas Story

Dec 24th, 2007 | By Jeff | Category: Theology

A Scene from The Nativity

There is a lot in American culture that distracts us from truly celebrating Christmas. To an observer the meaning of Christmas might appear to be about gifts, or spending time with family. Yet, Christmas is not supposed to be about gifts, or even family. It is about the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It is for this that we celebrate Christmas.

Below is the real Christmas Story according to Luke in a letter to Theopholis.

Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us. They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples. Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write a careful account for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught.

The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God

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