6 Things You Didn't Know About the Birth of Jesus | Beyond the Words | Luke 2

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The birth of Jesus...

If you’re like most Christians, it’s a story you’ve heard at least once a year throughout your entire life. It has been read in church. Depicted in movies.
Perhaps you feel like you know it so well, you could recite it on command.

But what REALLY happened on the night Jesus was born?

What if scripture actually paints a different picture than we think it does?

Well, in this episode of Beyond the Words, we’re going to look closely at 6 Things You Didn't Know About the Birth of Jesus.

And I guarantee, some of this will surprise you…it did me!

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Intro: 00:00
The Year of Jesus' Birth: 00:37
The Problem of the Census: 01:57
The Setting of the Nativity: 04:24
The Oddity of the Shepherds: 09:34
The Sign of the Swaddling Cloth: 13:53
The Message from the Angels: 15:41

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[Natalia-nxnu]

My husband just got saved so these have been so great to watch together. I'm learning so much. Non Christians say being a Christian is boring but it's fun! We're having fun, I hope we never lose this flame 🔥

[patsysmothermon]

JESUS saved me 46 years ago. On Nov 23, 1975, to be exact. PRAISE & BLESS HIS HOLY NAME !! I had been a lost church member for 20 years at that time. That means that I have Always been So Grateful to Him that I finally understood. In all this time, no matter what has happened to me & my family good or bad, I have turned to HIM, not away. Loosing a child in a car wreck, having a stroke, & being forced to get a divorce after the stroke - HE is the ROCK of my Salvation !! THANK YOU JESUS !! 🙏🦋

[sallypitts]

The important thing is that Jesus was born. Do we need to know the specifics? Maybe. But Jesus was born of Mary, His mother. And He truly was the Son of God.

[artdimino]

This is very heavy teaching. Fabulous details of Jesus's birth that validate why HE is the passover Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

[pilargracia]

I love the anointing to teach His Word, that the Lord has bestowed upon you, Brandon.

[Sandysanddra]

Me and my family we got saved 2019 thank you lord Jesus Christ with all are hearts we love you we are waiting for you lord Jesus Christ amen 🙏

[kamelhaj]

When I first was saved, I started reading the Bible. I was very curious on the how and why of things, so I read it again... twice. Then I read two other Bible versions twice (just so I would not miss things). The things I discovered just from the Word were amazing in that they showed God had a plan in everything, even the obscure details!
Your meaning of the swaddling cloths to the shepherds was something I would not have known if you didn't show me. Again, another example of God revealing His plans in small details we would have overlooked!! Thank you for your ministry!!

[lincherry]

Thank you for a beautiful explanation of Jesus Nativity. I am humbled that Jesus died on the cross to pay for my sins. I am joyful that he is seated at the right hand of God. When I die I look forward to bowing down before him, Jesus the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

[desriameseoghene-akpodonor]

This was a great eye-opener. Our culture and thinking has changed us from the true meaning of the Bible. God bless you, Sir. Love :)♥️

[denvaz]

I facilitated a group at church today on the topic of The Christmas Story and used this video as a resource and the group loved it. Praise God! Thank you Pastor B. Robbins! 💙✝️

[SocialBurrito]

I've never heard the account written nearly 200 years later. I grew up on Luke 2.
Good work brother, keep spreading the Gospel.

[rosinaampah]

Once again, thank for your findings and helping us understanding some aspect of the Bible.

[EvelynElaineSmith]

Thank you for sharing a lot of details that I've never heard about the birth of Jesus, such as the idea that the shepherds were social outcasts. This video certainly put a new, much-more detailed slant on the Christmas Story.

[ciannacoleman]

I love that you brought in the Gospel of Caesar, we are studying Thessalonians and that was a big focus in chapter one. I highly suggest reading Tower of the Flock which tells more about where Jesus was born and why the shepherds knew where it was.
Something interesting that I noticed just recently is that the cherubim were the warrior “angelic beings” and a “host” is a group of warriors so it is very possible that when the heavenly host appeared with the angel it was a large group of cherubim which I imagine would have been terrifying.

[maureenklopfenstein]

Usual expectations are shattered
by God and we receive the greatest
gift by totally unexpected means.
It is a humbling experience that
blesses us by God's Amazing
Loving Redemptive Ways. PTL!

[JeanettsFarm]

This is where spiritual understanding is NEEDED as FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT! The Word of God is INSPIRED! Do not add to or take away from the Scriptures.

[vgil]

Thank you for the incredible videos. They really flesh the Bible out. I love knowing the truth about every small thing!

[almapowell]

Everything stated here is important to live in Jesus Christ. Our savior.

[graceandpeace]

In my Complete Jewish Bible, it says in Luke 2:7, "... because there was no space for them in the LIVING-QUARTERS.".

[siminans]

Honestly, I am blessed by this video. My eyes were opened to the significance of every detail of the birth of our LORD, JESUS. Thank you and may the LORD bless you real good.