Baby Born In Bethlehem

This beautiful retelling of the traditional Nativity story captures all the drama and joy, beginning with the angel's amazing announcement to Mary.

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Two thousand years ago, on a bitterly cold snowy evening in Bethlehem, a baby was born in a barn. We know the story only because of the myths that have arisen about it over many centuries-but there was a witness. Grandfather Bunny saw the story unfold with his own eyes. This is the tale he shares with his own grandchildren. We watch the farmer taking in three traveling princes and leaving a poor tradesman and his wife to sleep with the animals in the barn: the exhausted donkey, the suspicious aristocratic camels of the princes, the cow down from the high pasture, and the sheep in from the fields with their two keepers. When the young wife gives birth to a beautiful baby boy on the frozen dark evening, they all try to help. But none can play the role of Grandfather Bunny in saving the baby on His first night of life. This charming story, beautifully illustrated, tells us Grandfather Bunny's story of That Night.

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Two thousand years, on a bitterly cold snowy evening in Bethlehem, a baby was born in a barn. We know the story only because of the myths that have arisen about it over many centuries-but there was a witness. Grandfather Bunny saw the story unfold with his own eyes. This is the tale he shares with his own grandchildren. We watch the farmer taking in three traveling princes and leaving a poor tradesman and his wife to sleep with the animals in the barn: the exhausted donkey, the suspicious aristocratic camels of the princes, the cow down from the high pasture, and the sheep in from the fields with their two keepers. When the young wife gives birth to a beautiful baby boy on the frozen dark evening, they all try to help. But none can play the role of Grandfather Bunny in saving the baby on His first night of life. This play, based on the book of the same name, show us Grandfather Bunny's story of That Night. The 25-minute play is based on the Nativity story. However, Grandfather Bunny has no understanding of who the actors represent and simply wants to help a baby in trouble. It is intended for 4-10 year old children to play in a classroom or school/church stage. There are small speaking roles for 10 children and non-speaking acting roles for 8 additional children. Staging and props are simple and readily available. Music as Christmas songs at the beginning and end would be a nice touch.

A perfect first Christmas book This inventive and fresh Nativity story is told from a bird's-eye view. On the morning of the first Christmas, the birds of Bethlehem gather in the fields--not only to eat but to share the exciting news. People from all over have descended on Bethlehem and an angel has appeared in the night sky. Something extraordinary is coming! The birds agree that they must find this wondrous thing, and off they fly to the stable where a child has been born. In simple language and dazzling pictures, beloved author-illustrator Tomie dePaola shares the awe and anticipation of the first Christmas. His cast of brightly colored, curious birds will appeal to young children, making this a perfect introduction to the story of Christmas.

For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. For others, it's full of loneliness, grief, and loss. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he unwraps the enduring promises of Christmas and discovers a lifetime of hope, all because of one baby born in Bethlehem. It's easy to lose sight of the remarkable story of Christmas. We forget that a king ordered a census, Joseph was forced to travel, Mary bounced on a donkey's back, the hotel was full, the hour was late, and the event was one big hassle. Yet, out of that hassle, hope was born. In Because of Bethlehem, Max invites us to look at the Christmas story from a different perspective. He reminds us that Christmas is about more than a pretty tree with presents piled up underneath it. Christmas begins what Easter celebrates: the child in the cradle who goes on to become the King on the cross. Because of Bethlehem, we have a place on earth and a Savior in heaven. In the midst of your hectic Christmas season, Max will give you the encouragement, advice, and tools you need to: Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas Receive the promises of the Christmas season Lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and trust what Jesus has already done Heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always with you Each copy of Because of Bethlehem will also include an Advent Devotional Guide designed to help you reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and the promise of his return. As you curl up in a comfortable spot and take a closer look at the wild and wonderful story of Bethlehem, may you find enduring faith for all seasons of your life. No matter what this season holds for you, rest in the truth that the promise of Christmas has the power to bring you a lifetime of hope and healing.

The publication of the King James version of the Bible, translated between 1603 and 1611, coincided with an extraordinary flowering of English literature and is universally acknowledged as the greatest influence on English-language literature in history. Now, world-class literary writers introduce the book of the King James Bible in a series of beautifully designed, small-format volumes. The introducers' passionate, provocative, and personal engagements with the spirituality and the language of the text make the Bible come alive as a stunning work of literature and remind us of its overwhelming contemporary relevance.

Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean? Why did God choose a young virgin named Mary and a simple carpenter named Joseph to bring his only Son into the world? Why was the Son of God born in a lowly manger in a small town called Bethlehem? Who was this infant named Jesus, the One prophecies foretold would save the world from sin and suffering? And what does this nativity story mean for us today? Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor and theologian David Jeremiah provides answers to 25 of the most thought-provoking questions surrounding the most pivotal moment in human history--the birth of Jesus Christ.