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knowing the christmas story
Thinking Through What You Believe And Why.
Let's start thinking through some of the key facts and points of our Christian faith and the Christmas Story.
Read:
Read just one of the Gospel accounts by clicking on these links from biblegateway.com
Matthew 1: 18-2:12 (Angel, journey, stable, shepherds, Herod & Wisemen) & Matthew 2:13-23 (Herod, escape, killing all baby boys & Mary and Joseph's return to Nazareth)
Matt 1:18-2:12
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%201:18%20-%202:12&version=31
Matt 2:13-23
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt%202:13-23%20;&version=31;
Luke 1: 26-38 (virgin, angel’s news & Mary's obedience) & Luke 2: 1-20 (census, journey, shepherds)
& Luke 2: 21-40 (Jesus presented at the Temple)
Luke 1:26-38
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%201:%2026-38&version=31
Luke 2:1-20
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202:1-20%20;&version=31;
Luke 2:21-40
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202:21-40%20;&version=31;
What Did You Discover?
Take time to note down what you notice about the stories and what really stands out to you and why?
For me, it's the bit in Luke 2:19, ‘But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart’. She went through an amazing encounter and this was just the start of an incredible journey for her, with so much more to come!
So, what about you? What have you learnt and how will you share the Christmas story? For inspiration and some great ideas, check out the following cool links:
Other, exciting and fresh ways to learn and tell the Christmas story
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