According to the Bible, the birth of Jesus is detailed in the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of Matthew.
Here’s a condensed step-by-step guide:
1.Announcement to Mary
The angel Gabriel visits Mary in Nazareth, informing her that she will conceive a son through the Holy Spirit.
2.Joseph’s Dream
Joseph, Mary’s fiancé learns about her pregnancy and plans to divorce her quietly. An angel appears to him in a dream, assuring him of the divine nature of Mary’s pregnancy.
3.Journey to Bethlehem: Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem for the census, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
4.No Room in the Inn: Due to the crowded conditions, Mary and Joseph find shelter in a stable, where Jesus is born.
5.Shepherds’ Visit: Angels appear to shepherds in the fields, announcing the birth of Jesus. The shepherds visit the stable and witness the newborn Messiah.
6.Wise Men (Magi): Wise men from the East follow a star to Bethlehem, seeking the newborn King. They present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
7.Escape to Egypt: To escape King Herod’s decree to kill all male infants, Mary and Joseph flee to Egypt with the infant Jesus.
These events are primarily found in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20) and the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:18-25; 2:1-23) in the New Testament.