BIRTH OF JESUS

THE BIRTH OF JESUS TO THE WORLD

Notification of the birth of Jesus:

Luke 1: 26-27 God sent angel Gabriel go to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph from the family of David; maiden name was Mary.

Figure 5: The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth, the church is believed to be the traditional site of Jesus' birth place Announced by the angel Gabriel to Mary.

Luke 1: 30-32 The angel said to her: "Do not fear Hi Mary, because you might receive the grace of God. Surely you will conceive and will give birth to a boy and you will name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called the Son of God the Most High. And the Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father.

Figure 6: The Altar of The Church of Annunciation; light on the left and right were the reflection of camera flash lights.

Matthew 1: 18-20 The Birth of Jesus Christ is as follows: At the time of Mary, his mother, was betrothed to Joseph, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit, before they lived as husband and wife

.... Joseph intended to divorce her quietly.But when he considers that purpose, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said: "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child in her womb is of the Holy Spirit.

She will give birth to a boy and you will name Him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. "


Picture 7 Photo-shot: The author with his daughter Conny stood beside the altar of the Church of Annunciation.

The Birth of Jesus:

Luke 2: 1-7 At that time Caesar Augustus issued a decree ordered to register all people around the world.This is the first registration when Cyrenius became mayor held land in Syria.So all went to register, each in his own city.Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was of-house and lineage of David-To be registered together with Mary, his fiancee, who was pregnant.
Figure 8: The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

When they were there it was time for Mary to give birth,And she gave birth to a boy, the eldest son, and wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there is no place for them in the inn.

Figure 9: Baby Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes in front of the Virgin Mary, and worshiped by the Magi from the East.

Hymn/Song of the Indonesian church No 92:

SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT

Silent Night, Holy Night
All is calm, All is bright
Round yon virgin Mother and Child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Sleep in Heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds Quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven Afar

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born.

Hymn: Silent Night, Joseph Mohr 1818.

Figure 11: Silver Star "Star of Bethlehem" is traditionally believed to be a warning Birthplace of Jesus, located in the cave or grotto under the central altar of The Church of the Nativity..


Figure 12 photo-shot : Conny and her mother Mrs B. Tampubolon sat in front of the Silver Star in The Church of the Nativity.

Luke 2: 8-15: An angel suddenly stood near the shepherds who live in the desert to keep a herd of cattle at night.... Then the angel said to them:
"Do not be afraid, for behold I proclaim to you great joy to all nations: Today has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

And this is the sign for you: You will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. "

Figure 13 photo-shot : Conny stood beside the altar of the Church of the Nativity with the background image of Mary and Jesus in the sheepfold.

And suddenly appeared, together with the angel, a large number of heavenly host praising God, saying:

"Glory to God in a supreme and on earth peace among men that is pleasing to Him."

After the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another: "Let us go to Bethlehem to see what happened there, as told by God to us."


Figure 14: The author and his wife stood in front of the Church GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO [Glory To God in the Most High Places] in Ephratah.

Magi from the East:

Matthew 2: 1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem. And wonder where He, the king of the Jews that is born?
We have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him. "When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled and all Jerusalem....

Then Herod summoned to silence the wise men and asked them carefully, when the star appeared.Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying: "Go and examine carefully the things concerning the Son, and soon after you find him, proclaim to me that I had come and worship Him also

After hearing the words of the king, they departed. And behold, they saw the star in the East went before them until we came and stood over the place, where the boy was located.

When they saw the star, so they rejoice.Then they entered into the house and saw the child with Mary his mother, then fall down and worship Him.
They also opened a place of their possessions and offered sacrifices to Him, namely gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Figure 15: A Blessed Christmas: Wish You a World full of Joy, when Christmas time is here.

And because it was warned in a dream, so do not return to Herod, they returned to their country by another road.

Figure 16: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010; together a picture of Jesus and His followers and beautiful flowers with the text:
A BLESSED CHRISTMAS.

SAFETY AND HAPPINESS TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BIRTH OF JESUS.