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Jesus Christ was born to a poor unmarried Jewish couple in the village of Bethlehem. As Son of God, he was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of his mother Mary.
The prophecy of a coming ruler Isa 9:6-7
The prophecy of a virgin’s son Isa 7:14
The prophecy concerning his birthplace Mic 5:2 “Bethlehem Ephrathah” is the village where David grew up (“the town of David”).
Mt 1:18,23 See also Mt 1:20; Lk 1:34-35
Jn 1:14; Gal 4:4 See also Ro 8:3; 2Co 8:9; Php 2:7-8; 1Ti 3:16; 1Jn 4:2
An angel informs Mary that she is to be the mother of the Messiah Lk 1:26-38
Mary responds in praise See also Lk 1:46-55
An angel explains to Joseph why Mary’s baby is so special Mt 1:18-25
The birth of Jesus Christ takes place Lk 2:1-7
Angels announce Jesus Christ’s birth to some shepherds See also Lk 2:8-20
The Magi search for Jesus Christ’s birthplace and Herod tries to kill him Mt 2:1-18 These events could have taken place at any time in Jesus Christ’s first two years.