Why the Nativity?: 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus

by David Jeremiah

Overview

Every year, millions of people around the globe celebrate Christmas. But what does it all mean?

• Why did God choose a young virgin named Mary and a simple carpenter named Joseph to bring his only Son into the world?
• Why was the Son of God born in a lowly manger in a small town called Bethlehem?
• Who was this infant named Jesus, the One prophecies foretold would save the world from sin and suffering?
• And what does this nativity story mean for us today?

Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, noted pastor and theologian David Jeremiah provides answers to 25 of the most thought-provoking questions surrounding the most pivotal moment in human history—the birth of Jesus Christ.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781414333816
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	10/01/2009
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	95,727
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

David Jeremiah is senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California, where he also serves as president of Christian Heritage College. He has authored more than a dozen books, including Turning Toward Joy and the best-selling Escape the Coming Night. Dr. Jeremiah is a regular speaker at Bible conference and at professional sports chapels.

He and his wife, Donna, have four children.