A true Christmas story

Halie Wetherington ECB Publishing, Inc. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) Most Christians are taught from a young age that Christmas is not just about presents, but about celebrating Jesus’ beloved birthday. However, how much of Jesus’ Christmas story do we know? With the season upon us, what better time than now to re-up on our historical understanding of what led to our Savior’s birth. Let’s start with the angel Gabriel and his visit to Mary. The foreshadowing of Jesus’ birth can be found in the