JESUS THE BIRTH & MIRACLES

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At the village of Nazareth in Israel, there lived a young girl called Mary who was a virgin. Mary was engaged to be married to a carpenter named Joseph.
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One day an angel appeared, “Mary, you will give birth to God’s Son and His name shall be Jesus, the Saviour.”
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Mary’s relative Elizabeth was also pregnant. Her child would become known as John the Baptist.
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Joseph and Mary left Nazareth.
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They walked 60 miles to register for the Roman census.
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Eventually they arrived in Bethlehem.
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But they couldn’t find any accommodation.
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All that was offered to Joseph was a stable.
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So it came to pass, that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was born in a stable.
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Nearby shepherds were in the fields watching their flocks.
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Suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds and announced.
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“This day in the city of David a Saviour, the Christ, is born.”
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Then a great crowd from heaven appeared praising God.
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Later the shepherds ran to Bethlehem to see this miracle.
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They found Mary and Joseph with the baby in the stable.
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Also wise men from the east followed a star to see the new King.
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When the wise men arrived at Jerusalem, they were directed to king Herod’s palace.
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When Herod heard of a newly born Baby King, he was troubled.
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The priests told Herod that the King would be born in Bethlehem.
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So the wise men followed the star, until it stopped over where the young Child was.
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They worshipped the Child with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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The wise men took a different route home after being warned in a dream.
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Joseph and Mary took the baby to Jerusalem.
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The baby was taken to the temple to be named, and sacrifices were offered, as was the custom.
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God had told a man called Simeon, that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. Simeon said, “Lord, my eyes have seen your salvation.”
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When Jesus was only twelve years old, He astonished the learned, religious teachers at the temple, with His understanding of the scriptures.
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After Jesus was baptised by His cousin John the Baptist.
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He recruited 12 disciples, then at 30 years of age he did His first miracle at a family wedding.
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His mother came to Jesus saying, “They have no wine left!”
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Mary told the servants, “Whatever He tells you to do, do it.” Then Jesus said;
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 “Fill each one of these pots with water and take some to the master.”
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The water had become wine. Amazed the master asked;
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 “Why have you saved the best until last.”
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Another time four men believed that Jesus would heal their crippled friend.
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The house was full of people so they lowered their friend through the roof.
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Jesus said to the cripple, “Son be of good cheer, your sins are forgiven.”
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The religious leaders thought to themselves, ‘Who can forgive sins but God alone.’ Jesus asked:-
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 “Which is hardest, for me to say your sins are forgiven, or to heal the cripple.” Then Jesus turned to the man saying;
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 “Stand up, pick up your bed, and go home.”
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The crippled man got up and walked. The people were amazed and glorified God.
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Another time a leper fell to his knees and worshipped Jesus saying, “Lord, if you are willing heal me.”
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Jesus touched the man and said, “I am willing. Be healed.”
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Immediately the leprosy vanished! Jesus said to the man;
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 “Tell no one about this, but show yourself to the priest and offer a sacrifice.”
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So the man went off rejoicing.
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But instead of keeping quiet, the man told everyone.
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Another time there was an important royal official whose son was very ill.
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When the man found Jesus he said, “Will you please come and heal my son, or he will die?” Jesus responded;
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 “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe.” The official pleaded;
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“Sir, please come before my son dies.” Jesus answered;
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 “Go home your son lives.”
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On his way home, the man was met by his servants who said, “Your son has been healed!”
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One evening Jesus said to His disciples, “Let’s sail to the other side of the lake.”
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As they left other small ships followed.
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Suddenly, a mighty storm arose. Jesus was sleeping so they woke Him;
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 “Master! Master! We’re going to drown!”
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Jesus stood up and spoke to the wind and sea.
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 “Peace, be still.” And immediately there was a great calm.
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Wherever Jesus went  great crowds always followed Him. One day on a mountain Jesus asked;
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“Where can we buy enough bread, for all of these people to eat?” One of the disciples replied;
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 “A years salary couldn’t feed this crowd.” Then another said;
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 “This lad has five loaves and two fish?” Jesus responded;
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 “Get the people to sit down.”
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Then Jesus gave thanks to His Father. After every person had eaten Jesus said;
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 “Gather up all that is left over, so that nothing is wasted.”
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And there were twelve baskets full of bread and fish.
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Because the people wanted to make Jesus their king, He went alone to pray.
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One day as Jesus and His disciples came out of the city, blind Bartimaeus was begging, Bartimaeus shouted;
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“Jesus have mercy on me, Jesus have mercy on me.”
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 “Bring that man to me.” Said Jesus;
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 “What can I do for you?” Bartimaeus answered;
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 “Lord, that I might receive my sight.” Jesus replied;
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 “Go your way. Your faith has made you whole.” And immediately Bartimaeus could see.
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One day Jesus told his students, “Lazarus is dead and I am glad that I wasn’t there to heal him, so that you may believe.” One of Lazarus’s sisters said;
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 “Lord if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Jesus replied;
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 “Your brother will live I am the resurrection and the life.” Lazarus’s other sister cried;
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 “Lord, if you would have been here, my brother would not have died.” Jesus also wept.
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Some of the people argued, “If He can make the blind see, couldn’t He save His friend from dying?” Jesus said;
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 “Take away the stone and you will see the glory of God.” Then Jesus cried out, “Lazarus come forth!”
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And Lazarus rose from the grave.
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So it was that the people saw the glory of God.
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One day Jesus came to a fig  tree to eat, but He found only leaves on the tree. So Jesus said;
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 “From this time on, let no fruit grow on this tree!” Amazed, the students said to Jesus;
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 “Look how quickly the fig tree has withered!” Jesus replied;
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 “If only you will believe and not doubt, whatever you ask in prayer believing, you will receive.”