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Narrations
1. Of the Father's Love
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The story of Christmas couldn't be told without angels – those
mysterious, celestial creatures often depicted with wings and halos,
those guardian spirits who act as intermediaries between heaven and
earth. In the Bible, nine different angels are mentioned, with names
like Raphael, who provides God's healing, Michael, who performs acts
of justice, and perhaps most important of all, Gabriel, who delivers
God's messages. Those messages were foretold by prophets centuries
ago, and came to pass on one amazing night.
2. The Angel Gabriel
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God's most important message was delivered by the angel Gabriel to
a young girl named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph.
Gabriel said to Mary, "Rejoice, for you have found God's favor and
you have been chosen to bear God's son...and the Lord is with you!"
3. The Midnight Clear
Yes, an angel broke that incredible news to Mary. An angel gave Jesus
his very name, and an angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife. Then,
on that night of nights, an angel brought the news to the shepherds,
saying, "Do not be afraid. I bring you news of great joy. Today, in the
city of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."
