The Savior is Born: Luke 2:6-8
“6) While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. 7) And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7
The journey from Galilee to Bethlehem was difficult for ordinary people, I cannot imagine it for Joseph caring for his pregnant wife.
In fulfilling Gods command, Joseph married her but kept her a virgin until Jesus was born. Read the Mathew account about Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25. The Gospel of Matthew follows the story line of Joseph. The Gospel of Luke follows the story line of Mary.
Have you ever noticed that both Matthew and Luke give a genealogy? One follows Joseph and the other follows Mary. They deviate after King David. Both were of the Royal line and direct descendants of King David.
A side benefit of this trip to Bethlehem for this census may have been confirming of each of their family linage. Both lines fulfilled the prophet Promise of Jesus being a direct descendant of King David.
Thousands of people most likely migrated for this census. Every inn, motel and lodging was full. Every bed and breakfast was taken. The only loading left was out in the barn with the hay, feed and cattle.
It was there that Jesus was born and wrapped in swaddling clothing and laid in a manger. Though not mentioned, a midwife was likely in attendance and most likely took care of both mother and infant.
And so, the Savior was born just in time to have His name etched in the official historical record. In obedience to the angelic visit, Joseph gave the infant name “Jesus.” (See Matthew 2:34-25)
Both John the Baptist and Jesus were named according to the command of God as given by Gabriel. God was at work within human history.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“6) While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. 7) And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:6-7
The journey from Galilee to Bethlehem was difficult for ordinary people, I cannot imagine it for Joseph caring for his pregnant wife.
In fulfilling Gods command, Joseph married her but kept her a virgin until Jesus was born. Read the Mathew account about Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25. The Gospel of Matthew follows the story line of Joseph. The Gospel of Luke follows the story line of Mary.
Have you ever noticed that both Matthew and Luke give a genealogy? One follows Joseph and the other follows Mary. They deviate after King David. Both were of the Royal line and direct descendants of King David.
A side benefit of this trip to Bethlehem for this census may have been confirming of each of their family linage. Both lines fulfilled the prophet Promise of Jesus being a direct descendant of King David.
Thousands of people most likely migrated for this census. Every inn, motel and lodging was full. Every bed and breakfast was taken. The only loading left was out in the barn with the hay, feed and cattle.
It was there that Jesus was born and wrapped in swaddling clothing and laid in a manger. Though not mentioned, a midwife was likely in attendance and most likely took care of both mother and infant.
And so, the Savior was born just in time to have His name etched in the official historical record. In obedience to the angelic visit, Joseph gave the infant name “Jesus.” (See Matthew 2:34-25)
Both John the Baptist and Jesus were named according to the command of God as given by Gabriel. God was at work within human history.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
