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November 6, 2026

The Hometown of Mary and Joseph: Bethlehem or Nazareth?

The birth stories of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke present different details about where Mary and Joseph lived before and after his birth. Both accounts identify Bethlehem as the place where Jesus was born, but they describe the family’s movements differently. In Matthew 2:1–15, Jesus is born in Bethlehem, and the story… Continue reading

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October 24, 2026

Where Did the Family Go After Jesus’ Birth?

Another notable difference between the Gospels of Matthew and Luke concerns what happened to Mary, Joseph, and Jesus after his birth. Although both Gospels place Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem and his childhood in Nazareth, they describe the family’s movements differently. In Matthew’s Gospel, the family’s journey takes an unexpected turn. After Jesus is born in… Continue reading

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July 5, 2019

Probable Chronology of Jesus’ Birth

5 B.C. Announcement to Zacharias (Luke 1:5-25) 6 months later Announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) 3 months later Mary’s Return to Nazareth (Luke 1:56) Announcement to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-24) 4 B.C. Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80) Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:1-7) Announcement to Shepherds (Luke… Continue reading

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