Matthew 2:14 tells how Joseph and Mary fled with Jesus to Egypt to evade Pharaoh’s men. #nativity #jesus #bethlehem #egypt
↓ Transcript Abby: An angel appeared to Joseph and told him to take Mary and Jesus and flee Bethlehem.
Abby: Joseph did as he was told and they went to Egypt. (Matthew 2:14)
Nim: Egypt?!!!
Abby: Nim looks for any opportunity to do his "Pharaoh Dance."
Nim: Dee dee dee dee dee!
The angel's warning not only saved Jesus' life, but also made sure prophecy was fulfilled.
Con explains to Nim why there was no room at the inn for Joseph and Mary. #nativity #manger #jesus #reasonfortheseason #keepchristinchristmas #prayerpups
↓ Transcript Nim: Why was there no room at the inn?
Con: Because everyone was in town for the census.
Nim: Why didn't Joseph call ahead?
Con: Well...because they didn't have a phone.
Nim: That's okay. Hotels take reservations over the internet, too.
Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem for the census because it was the town of his birth.
Amos learns something new about Joseph and the men of the bible. #coatofmanycolors #biblicalmen #menofthebible #bible #nativity
↓ Transcript Amos: We talked about Joseph this week in church.
Amos: He plays a key role in the Bible.
Con: Joseph, Mary's husband? Or Joseph, as in his coat of many colors?
Amos: I didn't realize his wardrobe was important.
Both Josephs were important, but at Christmas time, it's good to learn about Mary's husband.
Nim wonders what kind of birthday parties Mary and Joseph would throw for Jesus. #bible #christmas #biblestory #jesus #nativity
↓ Transcript Nim: How did Mary and Joseph do Jesus' birthday parties?
Nim: How could they top that first celebration? Kings knelt before Him. He was given gifts of gold. God even hung a star in the sky for Him.
Con: Jesus' birth was a miracle gift from God. His birthday parties aren't important.
Nim: I bet they had a clown.
Con: Speaking of clowns.
All through the month of December, think about the miracle of Jesus' birth.