The Life of Jesus: Series 1 - The Early Life of Jesus

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The Life of Jesus: Series 1 - The Early Life of Jesus

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John's introduction to Jesus
01/1/1 | 28 mins.
John, the Apostle, takes a big picture view. Jesus is called the Word because he communicates God - even today. God is one God but three persons - the Trinity. John the Baptist is introduced.
An angel announces Jesus' birth to Joseph
01/1/1 | 25 mins.
Joseph is reassured by an angel in a dream. Matthew quotes from the Old Testament which is explained, together with three forms of Old Testament prophecy used in the New Testament. Joseph and Mary marry.
The coming of the "Wise Men"
01/1/1 | 31 mins.
The identity, origin and journey of the Magi are all discussed. Links trace back to the Old Testament. The star phenomena is considered. Herod the Great is introduced and the effect of the Magi's visit.
The Birth of Jesus & the Bethlehem Shepherds
01/1/1 | 29 mins.
A Roman census meant Jesus was born in simple accommodation in Bethlehem. Information is given about Bethlehem - the town of King David. Shepherds are surprised by a great light and angels announcing the birth. They visit the family.
The birth of John the Baptist
01/1/1 | 28 mins.
After John's birth, Zechariah confirms his name and is able to speak again. He prophesies, with reference to covenants made between God and the Jewish people. Old Testament covenants are explained.

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About The Life of Jesus: Series 1 - The Early Life of Jesus

In this series we trace Jesus’ life from his miraculous birth in Bethlehem, his family’s escape to Egypt, through to his life as a growing boy in his home village of Nazareth in Galilee. Matthew and Luke focus on this period of Jesus’ life and provide us with almost all of our material in this series.

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