The article has collection of faith expression artworks branded as “At Bethlehem.” These artworks are based on Bible verses about the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem more than 2,000 years ago. They are artworks which were made by the author while working on several articles and faith expression projects.
BIBLE VERSES LUKE 2:8-11 - “And there were shepherds living out in the fields near by, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” (NIVUK)
BIBLE VERSE ISAIAH 7:14 - “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” (NRSVACE)
BIBLE VERSES LUKE 2:8-11 - “In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord.’” (NRSVACE)
BIBLE VERSE LUKE 2:10 - “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (KJV)
BIBLE VERSE ISAIAH 7:14 - “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel.” (NRSVACE)
BIBLE VERSE MICAH 5:2 - “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” (KJV)
BIBLE VERSES LUKE 2:6-7 - “And while they [Mary and Joseph] were there [Bethlehem], the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” (NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
BIBLE VERSES LUKE 2:8-12 - “That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.’” (NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
BIBLE VERSE LUKE 2:10 - “’Don’t be afraid!’ he [angel] said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.’” (NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
BIBLE VERSE MICAH 5:2 - “But from you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, among the tiniest of the clans of Judah, from you will come forth for me one who is to be a ruler in Israel, one whose origins are from the distant past, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:1 / NCB)
BIBLE VERSE LUKE 2:11 - “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (NKJV)
BIBLE VERSE LUKE 2:12 – “And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” (NLT 1996, 2004, 2015)
BIBLE VERSE 1 JOHN 4:16 - “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” (NIVUK)
