For Young Readers
Jesus Was Born


“Jesus Was Born,” New Testament Stories for Young Readers, 2019

“Jesus Was Born”

New Testament Stories for Young Readers

Jesus Was Born

Luke 2:1–20

At Christmastime, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Mary and Joseph hugging baby Jesus

Jesus was born in Bethlehem. His mother was named Mary, and Joseph was her husband.

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Simeon holding baby Jesus

Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem. There, a man named Simeon held baby Jesus. He felt the Holy Ghost tell him that Jesus was the Son of God.

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Anna proclaiming to crowd

A woman named Anna also saw baby Jesus and knew He was the Savior. She went to tell other people about Him.

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child holding lantern

I think about Jesus at Christmastime. He really lives. He loves me!

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Mary and Joseph hold baby Jesus

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