Bethlehem

Bethlehem

Shepherds were Temple shepherds.
Bred sheep for slaughter here.
Lambs for the sacrifice
Jesus, Lamb that was slain


Jesus
Firstborn son
Opened the womb

He was laid in a limestone trough

Wrapped in linen and laid in a manger

Family celebrate the new born
On the first Sabbath after birth
No relatives here for Mary and Joseph
No family to gather and pray

God sent Wise Men
On Sabbath day after Jesus’ birth.
Gold for prosperity
Frankincense for purity and cleansing
Myrrh a healing balm

Jesus
Ram of God