QUESTIONS ABOUT LUKE'S CHRISTMAS STORY

Questions about Luke’s story of Jesus’ birth. 1. Why did Mary come along to Bethlehem? a. It is long journey over rough paths in the “Hill country” b. She was about to give birth and probably too poor to have a donkey 2. Why didn’t Joseph’s family welcome the Holy couple? a. Bethlehem was his hometown-Clan HQ b. Did her “Out of Wedlock” pregnancy have anything to do with this? 3. Why are shepherds out in the fields with their flocks in mid-winter? Real birthday in Spring? 4. Why are the low status shepherds the witnesses (along with the “Heavenly ‘host’”) of the birth of the “King of kings” Note there are no “Wise men” in Luke’s story. 5. Ever notice how the “Holy couple” is careful to fulfill the requirements of Jewish law in this story?-Dedication of Jesus in the temple