Birth of Jesus

The Census

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible Quirinius

Roman governor of Syria at the time of Jesus’ birth (Lk 2:2). According to the Roman historian Tacitus (Annals 3.48), Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was elected consul of Syria in 12 B.C. Around 7 B.C. he was appointed, along with Varus, legatus or governor of Syria

The Birth

We were told in Luke 1:27 that Mary was pledged to Joseph.

Who was Mary pledged to be married to?

Luke 1:27 NIV

to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.

The Welcome

The angels

Luke 2:14 NIV

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

The shepherds

After the shepherds had seen the baby they worshipped God

What was the shepherd's response to seeing the baby?