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We are told that "the angel of the Lord" appeared to a local group of shepherds, who told them:
"...Fear not: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David [which they knew was Bethlehem] a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
"And this shall be a sign unto you; YE SHALL FIND THE BABE WRAPPED IN SWADDLING CLOTHES, LYING IN A MANGER." (Luke 2:10-12)
So, since they were "local" laborers: "...there were in the SAME COUNTRY shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night..." (verse 8)... they knew exactly where "nearby" Bethlehem was. And although the town was full of people at this particular time... there probably weren't too many overcrowded stables in town with "newborn babies" in them.
My only hope is that they sent a "delegation" of their number to Bethlehem to check it out... and that they didn't all irresponsibly abandon their flock altogether.
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THE FIRST TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS’ Birth?
Shepards
Why did the angel pronounce Jesus birth to Shepherd?
Angels were gods messengers, and they told the word of the birth of Jesus to humble shepards.
The first to hear the good news of Jesus' birth?
Mary, then Joseph, then Mary's cousin, Elizabeth.
What was the angels name that told the shepards Jesus was born?
The biblical account (Luke 2:8-15) does not provide the name of the angel who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
If Jesus came to die why didn't he merely die right after birth?
If Jesus came to die, why didn't he merely die right after birth?
Was the first person to hear about baby Jesus?
mary and josepph
What came after the birth of Jesus?
It was the visits by the Shepard and the wise men.
How did Mary give birth to Jesus when he made her?
In Christian belief, Mary conceived Jesus through the Holy Spirit while remaining a virgin. This belief, known as the Virgin Birth, is a key tenet of the Christian faith as outlined in the Bible. The miraculous conception of Jesus is seen as a sign of his divine nature.
Why who and how did they invent Christmas?
Christmas wasn't invented it came about by the birth of Jesus.
Which tribe came to India from the border of china after the birth of jesus?
kushanas
The birth of Jesus or the death is most important for Christmas?
At Christmas time it is mostly a time for remembrance and thankfulness for the birth of Jesus, but it is good to remember why he came!
What does the story of Jesus' birth tell us about why he came?
Jesus story tells us that he came to die for the sins of the world. So that we could have salvation.
