The Birth of Jesus Christ - Full Movie (Every LDS Nativity Video in Chronological Order)

Summary

This transcript presents a dramatic recounting of the biblical story surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, capturing moments such as the Annunciation to Mary, her acceptance of God's will, and the praise of Mary by Elizabeth. It highlights the prophecy of Zacharias, the angel's message to Joseph, and the birth announcement to the shepherds. The narrative weaves through moments of reverence, prophecy, and divine intervention, culminating in the joy and awe surrounding the birth of the Savior, portrayed with both musical and spoken elements that underscore the holiness and significance of these events.

Takeaways

• 😀 The angel announces to Mary that she is favored by God and will conceive a son named Jesus, who will be great and have an eternal kingdom.
• 😀 Mary expresses confusion about how this could happen, to which the angel explains that the Holy Spirit will conceive the child in her.
• 😀 Mary accepts the angel's message, declaring herself as the handmaid of the Lord.
• 😀 Elizabeth, upon hearing Mary's greeting, feels her baby leap in her womb and praises Mary for being the mother of her Lord.
• 😀 Mary responds with a song of praise, acknowledging God's greatness and mercy, and prophesying that future generations will call her blessed.
• 😀 Mary describes God's actions: He scatters the proud, exalts the humble, fills the hungry, and sends the rich away empty.
• 😀 Mary recalls God's promises to Israel and His faithfulness to the covenant made with Abraham.
• 😀 Zechariah prophesies about his son John, who will prepare the way for the Lord and guide people to salvation.
• 😀 Zechariah praises God for visiting and redeeming His people and delivering them from their enemies.
• 😀 Joseph is told in a dream to take Mary as his wife, as her child is conceived by the Holy Spirit and will save people from their sins.
• 😀 An angel announces the birth of Jesus to shepherds, telling them that the Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born in the city of David.

Q & A

What is the significance of Mary's response to the angel in the script?

Mary's response, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to Thy Word,' signifies her acceptance and submission to God's will, showing her humility and faith.

How does the script describe the nature of the child that Mary is to conceive?

The child Mary is to conceive is described as 'the Son of God,' who will be great and whose kingdom will have no end. He will be called the 'Son of the Highest' and be conceived by the Holy Ghost.

What is the meaning of Elizabeth's proclamation in the script?

Elizabeth's proclamation, 'Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,' recognizes Mary's blessed role as the mother of Jesus, acknowledging the divine nature of her pregnancy and the honor it brings.

What is the significance of the baby leaping in Elizabeth's womb?

The baby leaping in Elizabeth's womb signifies the recognition of the presence of Jesus, indicating the holiness and divine nature of the child Mary carries. This event also shows the connection between John the Baptist and Jesus, as both were destined for significant roles in God's plan.

What does Mary's Magnificat reveal about her understanding of God's actions?

Mary's Magnificat expresses her gratitude and awe for God's mercy and strength. She acknowledges that God has exalted the humble and filled the hungry, demonstrating her understanding of God's justice, mercy, and reversal of worldly power structures.

What does the script say about the role of Jesus in the world?

The script describes Jesus as a savior who will save his people from their sins. It also prophesies that he will bring light to those in darkness and guide people toward peace, fulfilling God's promises to Israel.

How is Zacharias involved in the script, and what is his prophecy?

Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, prophesies about the role of his son as the 'prophet of the highest' who will prepare the way for the Lord. He speaks of God's mercy and the salvation to come through Jesus.

Why does Joseph fear in the script, and how is he reassured?

Joseph fears because he discovers that Mary is pregnant and seeks a way to protect her. However, an angel appears to him in a dream and reassures him that the child conceived in Mary is from the Holy Ghost and that he should not fear to take Mary as his wife.

What is the message of the angel to the shepherds in the script?

The angel brings 'good tidings of great joy' to the shepherds, proclaiming the birth of a savior in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord. The angel gives them a sign: the baby will be found wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

What is the significance of the angel's announcement to the shepherds?

The angel's announcement to the shepherds is significant because it marks the revelation of Jesus' birth to the humble and lowly, rather than to the high and mighty. It symbolizes the inclusiveness of Jesus' mission and the joy his birth brings to all people.