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Christmas is the story of God coming near in a baby. Shepherds, a manger, and a promise meet in Bethlehem.
1. 1 Chronicles 4:4
“Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.”
2. Judges 19:2
“His concubine played the prostitute against him, and went away from him to her father’s house to Bethlehem Judah, and was there for four months.”
3. 1 Samuel 16:4
“Samuel did that which Yahweh spoke, and came to Bethlehem. The elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, “Do you come peaceably?””
4. Judges 17:9
“Micah said to him, “Where did you come from?” He said to him, “I am a Levite of Bethlehem Judah, and I am looking for a place to live.””
5. Ruth 1:19
“So they both went until they came to Bethlehem. When they had come to Bethlehem, all the city was excited about them, and they asked, “Is this Naomi?””
6. Matthew 2:1
“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,”
7. Ruth 2:4
“Behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem, and said to the reapers, “May Yahweh be with you.” They answered him, “May Yahweh bless you.””
8. 1 Samuel 17:58
“Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, you young man?” David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.””
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Practice 1 Chronicles 4:4
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
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