Bible Story Teller
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EnglishVoice Age
Senior (55+)Accents
British (General)Transcript
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many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us. They used the eyewitness reports circulating from the early disciples. At that time, the Roman Emperor Augustus decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem and Judea. David's ancient home. He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. And while they were there, she gave birth to her first born son. That night they were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. Don't be afraid, he said. I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour? Yes, the Messiah. The Lord has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David. Eight days later, his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. At that time, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for Israel's consolation. The Holy Spirit was upon him and revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah. That day the spirit led him to the temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God saying, Sovereign Lord, Now let your servant die in peace. As you have promised, I have seen your salvation, which you are prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nation's. And he is the glory of your people. Israel, after 400 years of silence from God, 400 years of struggle waiting, discouragement, pain. When hope was all but lost, he came. God has not abandoned us. He hasn't left us to struggle on our own. The long night is over. He is here. Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us. He was there in the beginning. He's always been there. We're not alone. Jesus has come