Birth of Jesus Christ

The birth (nativity) of Jesus Christ involves many profound spiritual truths.  Every phrase in the passages in Matthew chapters 1 and 2 as well as Luke chapters 1 and 2 provides great spiritual meaning. Also, the incarnation of Jesus to be the Christ was foretold in many places in the Old Testament (e.g., Micah 5, Isa 9). The following You Tube videos provide some insights into the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ:

Bethlehem Ephratah – 5 Spiritual Truths (Mat 2:1-7)

Wise Men (Magi) from the East bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (Mat 2:1-12)

Bethlehem Star in the East – Spiritual Meaning (Mat 2:2,7,9-10)

The Taxation (Census) of Caesar Augustus and its Spiritual Meaning (Luk 2:1-5)

King Herod and the Killing of the Children of Bethlehem (Mat 2:1-6,13,16-18)

Rachel in Ramah Weeping for Her Children of Bethlehem (Mat 2:16-18)

The Angel Gabriel and His Message (Luke 1:26-33)

Nazareth – Spiritual Meaning

Galilee – Spiritual Meaning

Angel Gabriel visits Mary (Luk 1:26-27)

Gabriel’s Blessing on Mary (Salvation) (Luk 1:28-30)

Gabriel’s Prophecy of Jesus (Luk 1:31-33)

The Holy Spirit Comes Upon Overshadows Mary (Luk 1:34-38)

Joseph’s Visit by the Angel in a Dream (Mat 1:18-25)

Blessed Mary Magnifies the Lord (Luk 1:46-55)

Jesus as the Firstborn Son

Jesus Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes

Jesus laid in Manger / No Room in the Inn

The Praise of the Heavenly Host (Angels)

The Shepherds Come to the Manger

The Preaching of the Shepherds

The Naming of Jesus at His Circumcision

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem (Luk 2:22-24)

The Witness of Simeon (Luk 2:25-35)

The Witness of the Prophetess Anna (Luk 2:36-38)