This is very interesting and we should all slow down and take note of the scripture here in Luke 2: 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which...
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Caesar Augustus taxed everyone, so, Mary and Joseph had to make the trip to the city of David, aka Bethlehem-Judah. Then what follows is very interesting. 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city...
Two Bethlehem’s in Israel at the time of Christ
Interesting fact is that there were 2 Bethlehems when Jesus was born. So which one was it? The most famous Bethlehem is located in the hill country (approximately 2,500 feet above sea level) of Judah. Situated on the main highway to Egypt (which came in very useful...
Zechariah’s song
Luke 1: 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. 69 He has raised up a horn[c] of salvation for us in the house of his servant...
The birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1: 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. 59 On the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to...
Children’s Bibles needed
The children at Church Under a Bridge are in need of Bibles. Below is a picture of the Children's Bible requested, click on the link to go to the website. If you have any questions please contact our Children's Director, Carrie Barrera at [email protected]
Mary’s song
Luke 1: 46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great...
Mary visits Elizabeth
Luke 1: 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy...
The birth of Jesus foretold
Luke 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said,...
Foretelling of John the Baptist (part 3)
Luke 1: 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs to them but remained unable to...