Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem coloring page

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Today's two new drawings concern the birth of Jesus.

Micah prophesies that Jesus will be born in Bethlehem

Micah was a prophet in the Old Testament.  He prophesied of that Jesus, the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.  That is what we Christians believe.  Bethlehem was a small village near Jerusalem.  This prophecy was made 600 - 700 years or so before Jesus was born. 

Here is the quote from Micah 5:2...

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel...."

Baby Jesus in a Manger

(In Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph near)

The Holy Bible tells us that Jesus was indeed born in Bethlehem.  Because there was no room in the Inn Jesus was born in a stable and his cradle was a manger.  It is rather amazing to think that the Saviour of the World - the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament - the Creator of the Earth... was born in a humble stable surrounded by animals is quite amazing. 

The Book of Mormon calls Mary the fairest of all virgins.  I believe that was talking about more than physical beauty.  She was a pure young woman who loved the Lord and had tremendous faith.  So why did I draw her looking rather mussed up?  The answer is obvious.  She just gave birth and giving birth is difficult.  I am male so I have never given birth, but I have assisted with births in Mexico as a medical assistant... and I have seen the births of 2 of my children. Now, Mary would probably have been lying down, I'll admit.  

Why does Baby Jesus have cloth wrapped around his arm that we can see?  The answer is those are swaddling clothes - believed to help a baby's arms and legs grow straight.  The baby is also covered by a blanket so we can't see the other swaddling clothes.  Notice that the Holy Ghost is there as well... in the form of a dove. (That is not Biblical but I thought it was a cool idea.)

NOTE:  To see these new Christmas - related drawings in PDF format, and print them to color just click on the "Religious" button and scroll to the bottom of the Old Testament section for the Micah prophecy drawing and scroll down to the bottom of the New Testament section for the Nativity drawing.