Kelahiran Yesus

Summary

This script narrates the biblical story of the birth of Jesus, focusing on key moments surrounding His arrival. It begins with the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary, a virgin, that she will give birth to the Son of God. Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth, who is also expecting a child. The script then moves to the census commanded by Caesar Augustus, leading Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem, where they find shelter in a humble stable. Shepherds are visited by an angel announcing the birth of Christ, and they become the first to spread the Good News of the Savior's birth.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script is written as an orderly account for Theophilus to know the truth about the events surrounding the birth of Jesus.
• 😀 Caesar Augustus was the emperor of Rome, and Herod the Great was the king of Judea during the time of these events.
• 😀 The angel Gabriel visits Mary, a virgin in Nazareth, and announces that she will conceive a son named Jesus, who will be the Son of the Most High God.
• 😀 Mary questions how this could happen since she is a virgin, and the angel explains that the Holy Spirit will come upon her, and the child will be divine.
• 😀 Mary’s cousin Elizabeth, who is also miraculously pregnant, greets her with joy, recognizing Mary as blessed and the child she carries as holy.
• 😀 Mary responds by praising God, proclaiming that all generations will call her blessed.
• 😀 Caesar Augustus orders a census that requires all men to register in their ancestral towns, leading Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem.
• 😀 Mary and Joseph struggle to find a place to stay in Bethlehem, and the only option available is a humble stable.
• 😀 Shepherds are visited by an angel, who announces the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord, in Bethlehem.
• 😀 The shepherds rush to see the newborn child and are the first to share the Good News of His birth, spreading the message of the Savior's arrival.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the writer's account in the opening of the script?

The writer is providing an orderly account of events so that Theophilus may know the absolute truth about what has taken place.

Who were the key figures in power during the time described in the script?

Caesar Augustus was the emperor of Rome, and Herod the Great was the king of Judea.

What message did the angel Gabriel bring to Mary?

The angel Gabriel told Mary not to fear, as she had found favor with God and would conceive and give birth to a son named Jesus, who would be called the Son of the Most High God.

How did Mary react to the angel's message, and what was her question?

Mary questioned how this could happen, as she was a virgin. She was curious about the possibility of conceiving a child under such circumstances.

What was the angel's explanation to Mary about her conception of Jesus?

The angel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, and for this reason, the child she would bear would be called the Son of the Most High God, and His kingdom would never end.

Why did Mary travel to Judea to visit her cousin Elizabeth?

Mary traveled to Judea to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was also miraculously pregnant, as both women had been chosen for extraordinary purposes by God.

How did Elizabeth react to Mary's visit?

Elizabeth exclaimed that Mary was the most blessed of all women and that the child she would bear was blessed as well. Upon hearing Mary's greeting, Elizabeth's baby leaped with joy.

What does Mary's song, or Magnificat, express?

Mary's song expresses her deep gratitude and praise for God. She magnifies the Lord and rejoices in God her Savior, declaring that from now on all generations will call her blessed.

Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to register for a census ordered by Caesar Augustus, which required all men to return to their ancestral towns for registration.

What was the situation when Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem?

When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem, there was no room for them in the inn, and they had to find lodging in a humble stable.

Who were the first people to receive the news of Jesus' birth, and how did they react?

The first people to receive the news of Jesus' birth were the shepherds. An angel appeared to them, announcing the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord. The shepherds hurried to see the newborn Jesus and became the first to spread the good news of His birth.