What’s in the Cross Reference Library? Our Nativity series!

Why the Nativity? - Every year, millions of people around the world celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean?

  • Why did God choose a young virgin named Mary and a simple carpenter named Joseph to bring his only Son into the world? 

  • Why was the Son of God born in a lowly manger in a small town called Bethlehem?

  • Who was this infant named Jesus that the prophecies foretold would save the world from sin and suffering? 

  • And what does the nativity story mean for us today?

Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor and theologian David Jeremiah provides answers to 25 of the most thought-provoking questions surrounding the most pivotal moment in human history—the birth of Jesus Christ. 

The Nativity Story - In The Nativity Story, developed from the screenplay by Mike Rich, Angela Hunt fleshes out the characters and histories of the people who lived through the miracles and mysteries surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. This well-researched story is based on the scriptural account. Journey back through time as you relive what they experienced and celebrate the wonder of Immanuel, God with us. 

Why the Nativity? Study Guide - Often in life, we can’t make sense of the events that go on around us. We wonder why certain things happen and simply must trust in God’s sovereignty and authority over all things. But the events and details that lead to the birth of Jesus are so clear and logical that they cannot be speculated to be by mere chance. With God, there are no coincidences. His plans are perfect and before all time He set in motion the people and events that lead to Christ’s birth. In, Why the Nativity? we will discover how the most minute details of His coming were foretold in Old Testament prophecies. We will see that from the Davidic lineage of Jesus and His Virgin birth, to the worship by angelic hosts, common shepherds and wise men, that God was pointing us to the birth of the Messiah. Join Dr. Jeremiah now as we explore this intricate and beautiful story of just how and why God sent Jesus to be born as a child. You will come away seeing that it was for the redemption of man and for the submission of sin, and that it was all for the glory of God. 

Note: The, Why the Nativity? Docudrama can be found on the homepage of the KCMI website if you’d like to watch that along with these amazing books.