Chapter 5

Jesus Christ Is Born

The Roman emperor made a law that everyone must pay taxes. Joseph and Mary lived in Nazareth. They had to go 65 miles (105 km) to Bethlehem to pay their taxes.

Luke 2:1–5

It was not easy for Mary to travel to Bethlehem. Her baby would soon be born.

Luke 2:4–5

When Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem, all the rooms were filled with people. Mary and Joseph had to stay in a stable. A stable is a place where animals are kept.

Luke 2:6–7

There the baby was born. Mary wrapped Him in cloth and laid Him in a manger. Joseph and Mary named the baby Jesus.

Luke 2:7, 21

On the night Jesus was born, shepherds were taking care of their sheep in the fields near Bethlehem. An angel came to them. The shepherds were afraid.

Luke 2:8–9

The angel told them not to be afraid. He had wonderful news: The Savior, Jesus Christ, was born in Bethlehem. They would find Him lying in a manger.

Luke 2:10–12

The shepherds went to Bethlehem, where they saw the baby Jesus.

Luke 2:15–16

The shepherds were happy to see the Savior. They told other people about all they had heard and seen.

Luke 2:17, 20