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Bethlehem
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God Is With Us
This year has been unforgettable, but through it all we can say that #GodIsWithUs. Each of the participants in the video have their own story to tell. Find them throughout advent at findingourhope.co.uk
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Dream: Joseph, get up! Go to Egypt! You will be safe from Herod there.
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King Herod hears about a “new King” on the block.
Herod: “Kill all the little boys. I’m the only king around here”.
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But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
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The Shepherds go back to their sheep, yelling the Good news. The Wise Men, glorying in the Godhead, start their long journey home.
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The weak and the powerful are gathered here, around the baby. All are welcome here. There is room for YOU too.
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The Three Wise Men turn up and begin the long tradition of giving unsuitable Christmas gifts.
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The Shepherds turn up.
“God! Isn’t He wonderful?”
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“For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
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Mary’s waters break. The world will never ever be the same again.
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Meanwhile… back to the Shepherds:
Shepherd 1: But, if that Baby is here for us…
Shepherd 2: If He’s really here for us, then I want to see Him!
Shepherd 3: What are we waiting for?
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Mary: It smells in here. It’s so dirty. Lord, why must your son be born here?
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Mary: Heavens, is there nowhere better to stay than this?
How can the son of God be born here?
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Innkeeper 1: A room? You’re having a laugh!
Innkeeper 2: A room? None that you could afford.
Innkeeper 3: No room. But I suppose (for you) we could clear out the stable. But it’ll cost you…
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Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem.
Mary: Joseph, I have contractions!
Joseph: Let’s hope they’re just Braxton hicks…
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Bethlehem is massively overcrowded. The five-star hotels and the cheap joints are all bursting at the seams. No rooms left.
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Meanwhile…Bethlehem is filling up fast with people from everywhere. The Roman occupying force demand that they register to be taxed.
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Meanwhile… Joseph and Mary are still travelling towards Bethlehem. Mary is nine-months pregnant. They are both tired. The donkey is exhausted.
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Meanwhile, the Three Wise Men are on their way:
Wise Man 1: Let’s pop in on King Herod
Wise Man 2: He’ll know where the new King is
Wise Man 3: Oooh, and I could have a bath (I smell of camel!)
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