Child Of Bethlehem (1941)

[music] [music] [music] Today you are to hear the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and of his life unto his 12th year according to the gospels of Luke and Matthew. Luke says, "Many writers have undertaken to tell of those things which we followers of the Christ believe just as they were told by the people who saw them." And because he had investigated it all carefully from the beginning, he decided to write a story of it so that you may know the truth about these things. In those days, an order was given by the emperor Augustus that a census should be taken. So, everyone had to go to his own town to be registered. And Joseph went up from Galilee to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he belonged to to the house of David to register with Mary, who was soon to become a mother. >> It is not far to Bethlehem. >> Do you think we will find room at the inn? >> I'm sure we will, Mary. Wait, I'll ask here for shelter. There is no room for you here tonight. >> [music] >> Hallelujah. [music] And she wrapped him up and laid him in a manger, for there was no room for them at the inn. >> [music] >> There were some shepherds nearby keeping watch over their flocks through the night. And the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were afraid. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this will prove it to you. You will find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. >> Glory [singing] to God in theest. Glory to God in theest and on earth. >> [music] >> Good will toward men. [music] Come, let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened. for we have come to see the newborn child. They told what [music] had been said to them about this child. And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said. But Mary treasured up all they had said and pondered over it. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea in the days of Herod the king, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. >> But Rabbi, did they know that Jesus was then born? >> Yes. For Matthew says, "They came asking. Where is he who was born king of the Jew? For we have seen a star in the east, and now come to worship him. >> If any other than Herod is born to be king of the Jews, I know not of him. >> We will inquire elsewhere. of those strangers followed and observe where they lodge. Watch closely that they do not pass through the gates. I go to Herod the king. >> [music] >> Word has been brought that there is born a new king of the jewels. >> A new king? Let not the bearers of these tidings depart until I have heard their story. >> [music] >> Bring in the chief priests and the scribes of the temple. [music] [music] Tell me, where is this child who is born a king? In Bethlehem of Judea. For thus it is written by the prophet, "And thou, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah. For out of these shall come a governor that shall rule my people Israel." Then Herod privately called the wise men to question them. How do you know this to be true? >> We have seen his star in the east. And when did you first see it? >> We have seen it at different times. then you do not know exactly when the young child was born. Seek him in Bethlehem. And when you have found him, bring me word that I may come and worship him also. [music] And when they had heard the king, they departed. And lo, the star which they saw in the east went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. Help me out. Help me out. We have come to worship he who was born king of the Jews. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts, gold, and frankincense and myrr. And being warned of God that they should not return to Herod, they departed into [music] their own country. The angel of the Lord came to Joseph in a dream, saying, "Arise, take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there until I bring thee word. For Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. Your majesty's orders have been carried out. We have slain every male child in Bethlehem of two years and under. >> You are certain every one was slain. >> Not one was spared, your majesty. >> What a you speak, woman. Speak. >> Your majesty's youngest son. >> What of him? A fortnight ago, he was sent to Bethlehem. [music] Then I have killed him, too. And when Herod was dead, Joseph took the young child and his mother and came back into the land of Israel and lived in a city called Nazareth. >> Jesus, he says he knows where our treasure was buried long ago. Come along. >> Not now. We have to finish this work today. Oh, >> which way to Jerusalem, lad? >> Up the hill and follow the road to the east. It is a long day's journey. >> Not for legs like mine. Farewell. >> I wonder if Goliath [music] was that big. >> Goliath the Philistine? He must have been even bigger. Remember when he came out against David, his staff was like a weaver's beam. >> David must have been a very brave boy. >> And you too shall be as David. >> No, I shall never be like him, for I could never kill anyone. >> Now, his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was 12 years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. And when they were returning from the feast, Jesus stayed behind without their knowing it. >> Sir, have you seen our son? He's been lost three days. A little boy of but 12 years. It may be that he is the boy of whom we have heard who was honored by the priests of your people. Seek him at the temple. >> He has been with the teachers of the temple [music] listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who hears him is astonished at what he knows and the answers he gives. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] >> My Done. [music] My child, why have you treated us like this? We have been looking for you and have been very much afraid. >> Did you not know that I must be about my father's business? And [music] they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. [music] >> [music] >> and he went back with them and came to Nazareth and was subject [music] unto them. But his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. [music]