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Breaking News: Jesus Christ Is Born!!!!!!!
The Bible | 12-25-2009 | my favorite headache

Posted on 12/24/2009 10:12:40 PM PST by My Favorite Headache

Luke 2: 1-20 The Story of Christ's Birth

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord come upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this king which is to come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.


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Alison Krauss & Yo Yo Ma
The Wexford Carol

61 posted on 12/25/2009 4:07:19 AM PST by uglybiker (BACON!!)
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To: My Favorite Headache

Alleluia!! Alleluia!!

Christ be our light!


62 posted on 12/25/2009 4:08:41 AM PST by big'ol_freeper ("Anyone pushing Romney must love socialism...Piss on Romney and his enablers!!" ~ Jim Robinson)
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What a wondrous God we served. The God Almighty who stooped from heaven and all glory to become human that those who trust in God and not in themselves may be reconciled with Him through Him and have that indescribable peace in their hearts. A peace that can be found nowhere else except through the babe in the manger. The bread of life lying in a feeding trough. A pure, sinless child who would grow up the same and become sin for His children. Amazing. It was an amazing thing to comprehend since the fall, an amazing thing when He came to earth, and it is still an amazing and wondrous thought!! The angels sang hallelujah. Hallelujah indeed!


63 posted on 12/25/2009 4:15:59 AM PST by lupie
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Amen!


64 posted on 12/25/2009 4:17:44 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops, and vote out the RINO's!)
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To: ExcursionGuy84

At God’s feet will be the only time Obama DOESN’T bow-his ego will not allow it-nor his “religion of peace”.

Love you Lord-Happy Birthday!

Merry Christmas...

SZQ


65 posted on 12/25/2009 4:17:57 AM PST by homegroan (ZQczar...happily addicted to the Refresh Button.....)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!


66 posted on 12/25/2009 4:18:18 AM PST by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: My Favorite Headache

BTW-thanx for posting this. What a great way to wake up this morning!

SZQ


67 posted on 12/25/2009 4:19:16 AM PST by homegroan (ZQczar...happily addicted to the Refresh Button.....)
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Day he was conceived, not born. Jews believed a prophet died on the day they were born. So the church worked backwards and came up with Late Dec/early Jan.


68 posted on 12/25/2009 4:25:22 AM PST by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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Unto us a Child is Born unto us a Son is given

Merry Christmas


69 posted on 12/25/2009 4:26:16 AM PST by Rightly Biased (If Clinton was the first black president then Obama is the first black Jesus.)
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From the Syriac Peshito versions, the original Aramaic translated:

1 And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
2 And this enrollment was first made under the presidency of Quirinus in Syria.
3 And everyone went to his own city to be enrolled.
4 And Joseph also went up from Nazareth of Galilee to Judaea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
5 with Mary his espoused, then pregnant, to be enrolled.
6 And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in the stall; for they had no place where they could lodge.
8 And there were shepherds in that region, who abode there and kept watch of their flocks by night.
9 And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.
10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold I announce to you great joy, which will be to all the world.
11 For there is born to you this day a deliverer, who is the Lord Messiah, in the city of David
12 And this is the sign for you: Ye will find the babe wrapped in bandages, and placed in a stall.
13 And instantly there were seen with the angel, the many hosts of heaven, praising God, and saying:
14 Glory to God in the highest [heavens], and on earth peace and good hope for men.
15 And it was so, that when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds conferred with one another, and said: Let us go down to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath occurred, as the Lord hath made known to us.
16 And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.
17 And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.
18 And all that heard, wondered at the things that were told them by the shepherds.
19 And Mary laid up all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.


70 posted on 12/25/2009 4:28:17 AM PST by djf (Invest now! Buy paper! Earn interest! That's more paper!! (A little soy sauce and you CAN eat it!)
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What a gift...what a gift


71 posted on 12/25/2009 4:28:25 AM PST by blueyon (It is worth taking a stand even if you are standing alone!)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

http://www.bethlehemstar.net/

Have you ever seen this DVD. It’s interesting.


72 posted on 12/25/2009 4:51:22 AM PST by ryan71 (TERM LIMITS)
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Amen... the very merriest Christmas to all


73 posted on 12/25/2009 5:03:03 AM PST by xtinct (The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you..Be Strong Patriots!)
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Merry Christmas FReeper FRiends!


74 posted on 12/25/2009 5:05:36 AM PST by stylecouncilor (What Would Jim Thompson Do?)
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To: My Favorite Headache

There was another hypothesis that it wasn’t today, but another date. I forgot what the source was.


75 posted on 12/25/2009 5:06:52 AM PST by Wiz
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A very blessed and joyous Christmas to you all!

For those who enjoy "modern" Christian music:

Hallelujah the Light Has Come! (includes on screen lyrics and wonderful - powerful images)

For those who enjoy Christian classical music:

And The Glory of the Lord by Handel from "The Messiah"

76 posted on 12/25/2009 5:16:57 AM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt (Ronald Reagan: If we ever forget that we're one nation under God,then we'll be a nation gone under.")
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Read this story last night (Christmas Eve) at our family gathering. Do it every year.

Merry Christmas to all the Freepers.

Pray for Obama, Psalms 109:8
Is it true GWB spent every Christmas at the WH so the Secret Service could be close to their families?


77 posted on 12/25/2009 5:21:20 AM PST by stickandrudder (Another Bitter-Clinger ----- Molon Labe ----- Let's Roll!)
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Praise to Him Who was, and is, and is to come!


78 posted on 12/25/2009 5:24:08 AM PST by anniegetyourgun
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Merry Christmas!


79 posted on 12/25/2009 5:28:07 AM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 ( I'll miss President Bush greatly! Palin in 2012! The "other" Jim Thompson)
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Christ is Born by Karen Carpenter
80 posted on 12/25/2009 5:42:20 AM PST by day10 (Integrity has no need of rules.)
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