Read the Christmas Story from Scripture: Short and Long Versions!

Here are the long and short versions for reading the Christmas story on Christmas Eve: Read these in order for the scripture reading of the Christmas story

Short Version

The Annunciation                                   Luke 1:26-1:50

From the Birth of Jesus to Nazareth     Matthew 1:18-2:23

The Birth of Jesus                                    Luke 2:1-20

Long Version

Luke 1:5-1:80      Elizabeth and Zechariah; The Annunciation; John the Baptist

Matt. 1:18-1:25    The Angel to Joseph

Luke 2:1-2:21        Joseph to Bethlehem; The Shepherds See the Angel

Matt.2:1-2:23        Herod and the Wise Men; Jesus to Egypt, Then Nazareth

Luke 2:22-35; 41-52   Simeon to Nazareth; Age 12, Preaching in the Temple

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