Dramatized MP3 Stories from the Life of Jesus

1. His Birth and Childhood

1. Jesus in Prophecy: There are hundreds of prophecies in the Old Testament that were all fulfilled in the life of Jesus. One of the most amazing is the Time Prophecy in Daniel that foretold the very year He was to be anointed and begin His ministry as the Messiah!
2. The Forerunner: Isaiah foretold: "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD." Isaiah 40:3. John the Baptist announced:  "He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias." John 1:23
3. The Angel talks to Mary: "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
    "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23
4. His Name is John: "And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins." Luke 1:76, 77.
5. Born in Bethlehem: "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."  Micah 5:2.
   "And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, 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 great with child." Luke 2:4, 5.
6. The Shepherds see the Angels: "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 came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." Luke 2:8, 9.
7. The Dedication:  "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel." Luke 2:29-32.
8. The Wise Men Come to Jerusalem: "And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven."  Matthew 8:11.
9. The Wise Men Worship Baby Jesus: "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11
10. Herod tries to Kill the Baby Jesus: "Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not." Jeremiah 31:15
     "Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not." Matthew 2:16-18
11. Fleeing to Egypt: "When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt." Hosea 11:1.
    "When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son." Matthew 2:14, 15.
12. Mary Teaches Jesus: Jesus did not go to the public schools in Nazareth, He was home-schooled and taught the Scriptures (Bible) by His mother.
13. The Passover Feast: "Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast." Luke 2:41, 42.
14. Jesus visits the School of the Rabbis: Jesus went to visit the School at the Temple and asked serious questions of the teachers there.
15. Mary & Joseph Leave Jerusalem: "And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it." Luke 2:43.
16. His Father's Business: "And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers." Luke 2:46, 47.
17. Jesus at Home: "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." Luke 2:52.

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