04: Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1 – 24)
God made Jesus born away from home and laid in a manger. They sang, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people with whom he is pleased.’ Christ glorifies God and brings peace to us, through His suffering. π Read Luke 2:1 - 24 Q1. Why did Jesus' parents travel to Bethlehem while Mary was pregnant? Answers π At the behest of Emperor Augustus for registration for tax purposes. Joseph was a descendant of David, and Bethlehem must have been his family's inheritance. However, coming to Galilee and earning a living as a carpenter showed that the Old Testament laws for restoring inheritance, like the year of Jubilee, were ignored. Joseph’s return to his hometown, though temporary, was to prove Jesus was the son of David and to allude to God’s restoration of the inheritance of His people. Q2. What are the three points of the angel's message to the shepherds? (10, 11, 12) Answer π • A good news that brings great joy to all the people. • Tod...