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)
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)