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is for Angels, appearing so bright, telling of Jesus that first
Christmas night.
"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host." Luke 2:13
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is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, birthplace of Jesus by prophet
foretold.
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth
unto me that is to be ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2
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is for Cattle, their manger His bed, there in the stable where
He laid His head.
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger." Luke 2:7
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is for David and his ancient throne promised forever to Jesus
alone.
"He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest;
and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father
David." Luke 1:32
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is for East, where shone the bright star which Magi on camels
followed afar.
"Behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying,
Where is he that is born King of the Jews?" Matthew 2:1-2
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is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold, brought by the Wise
Men as Matthew has told.
"And when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto
him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11
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is for God, who from heaven above sent down to mankind the Son
of His love.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have
everlasting life." John 3:16
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is for Herod, whose murderous scheme was told to Joseph in a
nocturnal dream.
"The angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying,
Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into
Egypt ... for Herod will seek the young child to destroy
him." Matthew 2:13
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is for Immanuel, "God with us," for Christ brought man back to
the Father's house.
"Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
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is for Joseph so noble and just, obeying God's word with
absolute trust.
"Then Joseph being raised form sleep did as the angel of the
Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife." Matthew 1:24
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is for King. A true king He would be, coming in power and
authority.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of
Jerusalem: behold, they King cometh unto thee; he is just,
and having salvation." Zechariah 9:9
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is for the Love that He brought down to earth; that night in the
stable in lowly birth.
"In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that
God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might
live through him." I John 4:9
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is for Mary, His mother so brave, counting God faithful and
mighty to save.
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me
according to thy word." Luke 1:38
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is for Night, when the Savior was born for nations of earth and
people forlorn.
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the
field, keeping watch over their flock by night." Luke 2:8
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is for Omega, meaning "the last;" He's eternal: present,
future and past.
"I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first
and the last." Revelation 22:13
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is for Prophets, when living on earth foretold His redemption
and blessed birth.
"I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not
nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre
shall rise out of Israel." Numbers 24:17
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is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard hastened to act on that
heavenly word.
"And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the
babe lying in a manger." Luke 2:16
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is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin is banished forever when
Jesus comes in.
"And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at
his birth." Luke 1:14
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is for Savior. To be this He came; the angel of God
assigned Him His name.
"She shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name
JESUS, for he shall save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21
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is for Tidings related to all, telling of Him who was born in a
stall.
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people." Luke 2:10
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is for Us, to whom Jesus was given to show us the way and take
us to heaven.
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior,
which is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
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is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God's revelation on
prophecy's page.
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a
Son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being
interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23
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is for Wonderful, His works and His words, the King of all Kings,
the Lord of all Lords.
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given ... and his
name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The
everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6
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