The Christmas Story is harmonized from the Gospels and Old Testament prophecies to give you the major events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ, from the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary & Joseph, to the lowly Shepherds and the Angelic Host, to the Wise Men who brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.

But also hidden in the Christmas story is Mary’s visit to Elizabeth and Mary’s Purification, which includes the inspiring account of an old man named Simeon who believed he would see God’s Messiah before his death and the prophetess Anna, who served God night and day in the temple with prayer and fasting.

Sermon Preached by Afshin Yaghtin, Christmas Service 2018, December 23, New Covenant Baptist.