Bible Lesson 4
El Nacimiento de Jesus – The Birth of Jesus
Most of us have heard the birth story from Luke 2 so many times that we could recite it without ever having tried to memorize it. One of the wonderful things to remember about this text is that it comes in the gospel of Luke, who wrote an “orderly account” based on the testimony of “eyewitnesses and ministers of the word.”
In other words, this is not a fairy tale. It is historical fact!
Enjoy the contrast of glory and humility: a heavenly army lights up the sky, announcing the birth of the King in a spectacular anthem. Meanwhile, a poor baby lies in the straw in a feeding trough!
One fun note: the word “envolvió” in verse 7, which means “wrapped,” is the same word used in verse 9. The glory of the Lord wrapped the shepherds in light, the same way Mary wrapped Jesus in rags. It’s also the same word used in chapter 23, when Joseph of Arimathea wrapped Jesus’ body and laid him in the tomb.
How to Use This Page:
1. Listen to the audio as you read along with the Spanish on the left.
2. Open the English translation, and read the two side-by-side, making sure you understand the Spanish.
3. Close the English, and listen to the audio again, reading along in Spanish.
4. Close the Spanish, and listen once more. Maybe shut your eyes, and just try to catch as much as you can.