The 4 Dreamers of BETHLEHEM

Strange, but AWESOME, things happen when the Hand of GOD is upon events He designed.

Such as the BIRTH of the LORD JESUS.

Watch how angels came upon four men, in a dream, making sure the PROMISED ONE would fulfill what had been prophesied:

Matthew 2:1-2

King James Version

2 Now when Jesus was born 

in Bethlehem of Judaea 

in the days of Herod the king, 

behold, 

there came wise men from the east 

to Jerusalem,

2 Saying, 

Where is he that is born 

King of the Jews? 

for we have seen his star in the east, 

and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:3-4

King James Version

3 When Herod the king had heard these things, 

he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests 

and scribes of the people together, 

he demanded of them where Christ 

should be born.

Matthew 2:5-6

King James Version

5 And they said unto him, 

In Bethlehem of Judaea: 

for thus it is written by the prophet,

6 And thou Bethlehem, 

in the land of Juda, 

art not the least among the princes of Juda: 

for out of thee shall come a Governor, 

that shall rule my people Israel.

Matthew 2:7-8

King James Version

7 Then Herod, 

when he had privily called the wise men, 

enquired of them diligently 

what time the star appeared.

8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, 

and said, 

Go and search diligently for the young child; 

and when ye have found him, 

bring me word again, 

that I may comeand worship him also.

Matthew 2:9

King James Version

9 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.

Matthew 2:10-11

King James Version

10 When they saw the star, 

they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

11 And when they were come into the house, 

they saw the young child with Mary his mother, 

and fell down, and worshipped him: 

and when they had opened their treasures, 

they presented unto him gifts; 

gold, and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2:12

King James Version

12 And being warned of God in a dream 

that they should not return to Herod, 

they departed into their own country 

another way.

Matthew 2:13

King James Version

13 And when they were departed, 

behold, 

the angel of the Lord 

appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, 

Arise, 

and take the young child and his mother, 

and flee into Egypt, 

and be thou there until I bring thee word: 

for Herod will seek the young child 

to destroy him.

Matthew 2:14-15

King James Version

14 When he arose, 

he took the young child and his mother by night, 

and departed into Egypt:

15 And was there until the death of Herod: 

that it might be fulfilled 

which was spoken of the Lord 

by the prophet, 

saying, 

Out of Egypt have I called my son.

Matthew 2:16

King James Version

16 Then Herod, when he saw 

that he was mocked of the wise men, 

was exceeding wroth, 

and sent forth, 

and slew all the children 

that were in Bethlehem, 

and in all the coasts thereof, 

from two years old and under, 

according to the time which he 

had diligently inquired of the wise men.

Matthew 2:17-18

King James Version

17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken 

by Jeremiah the prophet, saying,

18 In Rama was there a voice heard, 

lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, 

Rachel weeping for her children, 

and would not be comforted, 

because they are not.

Matthew 2:19-20

King James Version

19 But when Herod was dead, 

behold, 

an angel of the Lord appeareth 

in a dream 

to Joseph in Egypt,

20 Saying, 

Arise, 

and take the young child and his mother, 

and go into the land of Israel: 

for they are dead which sought 

the young child's life.

Matthew 2:21-22

King James Version

21 And he arose, 

and took the young child and his mother, 

and came into the land of Israel.

22 But when he heard that Archelaus 

did reign in Judaea 

in the room of his father Herod, 

he was afraid to go thither: 

notwithstanding, 

being warned of God 

in a dream, 

he turned aside into the parts 

of Galilee:

Matthew 2:12

King James Version

23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: 

that it might be fulfilled 

which was spoken by the prophets, 

He shall be called a Nazarene.

NOTE: Amazing how the LORD works!

The Holy Spirit of God inspired me to write this post, after leading me to Bible Gateway's "Verse of the Day" on the birth of CHRIST. I knew it was time to share it here for all of us to meditate upon, especially this month!

(Bible chapter from biblegateway.com)

Updated 19 December 2023

The BELIEVER's building blocks

 

Matthew 18:3-5 

King James Version

3 And said, 

Verily I say unto you, 

Except ye be converted, 

and become as little children, 

ye shall not enter into the kingdom 

of heaven.

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Build your spiritual house upon a SPIRIT-fortified foundation of SCRIPTURE verses*.

Protect your soul from the snares of the enemy.

1 Corinthians 3:23 

King James Version

23 And ye are Christ's; 

and Christ is God's.

1 Corinthians 3:11 

King James Version

11 For other foundation can no man lay 

than that is laid, 

which is Jesus Christ.

John 5:39 

King James Version

39 Search the scriptures; 

for in them ye think ye have eternal life: 

and they are they which testify of me.

Matthew 22:29 

King James Version

29 Jesus answered and said unto them, 

Ye do err, 

not knowing the scriptures, 

nor the power of God.

Psalm 1:2 

King James Version

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; 

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 

King James Version

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, 

and is profitable for doctrine, 

for reproof, 

for correction, 

for instruction in righteousness:

Exodus 20:3 

King James Version

3 Thou shalt have no other gods 

before me.

Ephesians 6:7 

King James Version

7 With good will doing service, 

as to the Lord, 

and not to men:

John 14:15 

King James Version

15 If ye love me, 

keep my commandments.

John 3:7 

King James Version

7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, 

Ye must be born again.

John 4:24 

King James Version

24 God is a Spirit:

 and they that worship him 

must worship him in spirit 

and in truth.

Deuteronomy 18:13 

King james Version

13 Thou shalt be perfect 

with the Lord thy God.

Ephesians 2:8 

King James Version

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; 

and that not of yourselves: 

it is the gift of God:

John 6:47 

King James version

47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, 

He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

John 10:30 

King James Version

30 I and my Father 

are one.

Deuteronomy 20:4 

King James Version

4 For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, 

to fight for you against your enemies, 

to save you.

Romans 5:19 

King James Version

19 For as by one man's disobedience 

many were made sinners, 

so by the obedience of one 

shall many be made righteous.

1 Corinthians 15:22 

King James Version

22 For as in Adam all die, 

even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Matthew 19:17 

King James Version

17 And he said unto him, 

Why callest thou me good? 

there is none good but one, 

that is, God: 

but if thou wilt enter into life, 

keep the commandments.

Romans 6:23 

King James Version

23 For the wages of sin is death; 

but the gift of God is eternal life 

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:8 

King James Version

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, 

in that, while we were yet sinners, 

Christ died for us.

Matthew 7:7 

King James Version

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; 

seek, and ye shall find; 

knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

John 16:33 

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

Isaiah 1:16

King James Version

16 Wash you, 

make you clean; 

put away the evil of your doings 

from before mine eyes; 

cease to do evil;

Hebrews 11:6 

King James Version

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: 

for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, 

and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Matthew 28:18 

King James Version

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, 

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

1 John 5:11 

King James Version

11 And this is the record, 

that God hath given to us eternal life, 

and this life is in his Son.

1 John 5:19 

King James Version

19 And we know that we are of God, 

and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

2 Corinthians 4:18 

King James Version

18 While we look not at the things which are seen, 

but at the things which are not seen: 

for the things which are seen are temporal; 

but the things which are not seen are eternal.

John 6:35 

King James Version

35 And Jesus said unto them, 

I am the bread of life: 

he that cometh to me shall never hunger; 

and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

John 3:36 

King James Version

36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: 

and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; 

but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Proverbs 18:10 

King James Version

10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: 

the righteous runneth into it, 

and is safe.

Jeremiah 29:11 

King James Version

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, 

saith the Lord, 

thoughts of peace, 

and not of evil, 

to give you an expected end.

Jeremiah 33:3 

King James Version

3 Call unto me, 

and I will answer thee, 

and show thee great and mighty things, 

which thou knowest not.

Matthew 6:33 

King James Version

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, 

and his righteousness; 

and all these things shall be added unto you.

Isaiah 40:29 

King James Version

29 He giveth power to the faint; 

and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

Matthew 11:28 

King James Version

28 Come unto me, 

all ye that labour and are heavy laden, 

and I will give you rest.

Romans 6:14 

King James Version

14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: 

for ye are not under the law, 

but under grace.

1 John 3:8 

King James Version

8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; 

for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 

For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, 

that he might destroy the works of the devil.

John 3:16 

King James Version

16 For God so loved the world, 

that he gave his only begotten Son, 

that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, 

but have everlasting life.

Romans 5:8 

King James Version

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, 

in that, 

while we were yet sinners, 

Christ died for us.

Psalm 145:9 

King James Version

9 The Lord is good to all: 

and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Daniel 9:9 

King James Version

9 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, 

though we have rebelled against him;

Psalm 103:8 

King James Version

8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, 

slow to anger, 

and plenteous in mercy.

1 John 1:9 

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Psalm 103:11 

King James Version

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, 

so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

Ephesians 2:18 

King James Version

18 For through him we both have access 

by one Spirit 

unto the Father.

Acts 16:31 

King James Version

31 And they said, 

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, 

and thou shalt be saved, 

and thy house.

Luke 19:10 

King James Version

10 For the Son of man is come 

to seek and to save 

that which was lost.

Jeremiah 29:13 

King James Version

13 And ye shall seek me, 

and find me, 

when ye shall search for me 

with all your heart.

John 3:3 

King James Version

3 Jesus answered and said unto him, 

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, 

Except a man be born again, 

he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 15:16 

King James Version

16 Ye have not chosen me, 

but I have chosen you, 

and ordained you, 

that ye should go and bring forth fruit, 

and that your fruit should remain: 

that whatsoever ye shall ask f the Father in my name, 

he may give it you.

2 Corinthians 5:17 

King James Version

17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, 

he is a new creature: 

old things are passed away; 

behold, 

all things are become new.

James 4:7 

King James Version

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. 

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you.

John 16:13 

King James Version

13 Howbeit when he, 

the Spirit of truth, 

is come, 

he will guide you into all truth: 

for he shall not speak of himself; 

but whatsoever he shall hear, 

that shall he speak: 

and he will shew you things to come.

Matthew 7:21 

King James Version

21 Not every one that saith unto me, 

Lord, Lord, 

shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; 

but he that doeth the will of my Father 

which is in heaven.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 

King James Version

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: 

Fear God, 

and keep his commandments: 

for this is the whole duty of man.

Mark 13:32 

King James Version

32 But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, 

no, not the angels which are in heaven, 

neither the Son, 

but the Father.

Revelation 19:11 

King James Version

11 And I saw heaven opened, 

and behold a white horse; 

and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, 

and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Revelation 19:12 

King James Version

12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, 

and on his head were many crowns; 

and he had a name written, 

that no man knew, 

but he himself.

Revelation 19:13 

King James Version

13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: 

and his name is called The Word of God.

Mark 13:37 

King James Version

37 And what I say unto you I say unto all, 

Watch.

John 6:35

King James Version

35 And Jesus said unto them, 

I am the bread of life: 

he that cometh to me shall never hunger; 

and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

John 6:44 

King James Version

44 No man can come to me, 

except the Father which hath sent me draw him: 

and I will raise him up at the last day.

John 10:28 

King James Version

28 And I give unto them eternal life; 

and they shall never perish, 

neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Hebrews 13:8 

King James Version

8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, 

and to day, 

and for ever.

John 10:27

King James Version

27 My sheep hear my voice, 

and I know them, 

and they follow me:

Luke 12:23 

King James Version

23 The life is more than meat, 

and the body is more than raiment.

John 14:14 

King James Version

14 If ye shall ask any thing 

in my name, 

I will do it.

John 15:12 

King James Version

12 This is my commandment, 

That ye love one another, 

as I have loved you.

John 6:47 

King James Version

47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, 

He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

Mark 1:15 

King James Version

15 And saying, 

The time is fulfilled, 

and the kingdom of God is at hand: 

repent ye, 

and believe the gospel.

Mark 5:36 

King James Version

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, 

he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, 

Be not afraid, 

only believe.

1 John 1:9 

King James Version

9 If we confess our sins, 

he is faithful and just o forgive us our sins, 

and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Romans 7:22

King James Version

22 For I delight in the law of God 

after the inward man:

Colossians 3:2 

King James Version

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

Colossians 3:3 

King James Version

3 For ye are dead, 

and your life is hid with Christ 

in God.

Luke 5:32 

King James Version

32 I came not to call the righteous, 

but sinners to repentance.

Matthew 5:17 

King James Version

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, 

or the prophets: 

I am not come to destroy, 

but to fulfil.

Matthew 5:19 

King James Version

19 Whosoever therefore shall break 

one of these least commandments, 

and shall teach men so, 

he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: 

but whosoever shall do and teach them, 

the same shall be called great 

in the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 3:19 

King James Version

19 As many as I love, 

I rebuke and chasten: 

be zealous therefore, 

and repent.

Matthew 5:20

King James Version

20 For I say unto you, 

That except our righteousness shall exceed 

the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, 

ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 19:11 

King James Version

11 And I saw heaven opened, 

and behold a white horse; 

and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, 

and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Hebrews 2:14 

King James Version

14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh 

and blood, 

he also himself likewise took part of the same; 

that through death he might destroy him 

that had the power of death, 

that is, the devil;

Luke 24:46 

King James Version

46 And said unto them, 

Thus it is written, 

and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, 

and to rise from the dead the third day:

Romans 5:6 

King James Version

6 For when we were yet without strength, 

in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Ephesians 1:7 

King James Version

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, 

the forgiveness of sins, 

according to the riches of his grace;

James 4:7 

King James Version

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. 

Resist the devil, 

and he will flee from you.

Ephesians 6:11 

King James Version

11 Put on the whole armour of God, 

that ye may be able to stand 

against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:16 

King James Version

16 Above all, 

taking the shield of faith, 

wherewith ye shall be able to quench 

all the fiery darts of the wicked.

1 Corinthians 10:13 

King James Version

13 There hath no temptation taken you 

but such as is common to man: 

but God is faithful, 

who will not suffer you to be tempted 

above that ye are able; 

but will with the temptation also 

make a way to escape, 

that ye may be able to bear it.

Matthew 5:48 

King James Version

48 Be ye therefore perfect, 

even as your Father which is in heaven 

is perfect.

2 Corinthians 7:1 

King James Version

7 Having therefore these promises, 

dearly beloved, 

let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness 

of the flesh and spirit, 

perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

1 John 5:4 

King James Version

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: 

and this is the victory that overcometh the world, 

even our faith.

Philippians 4:13  

King James Version

13 I can do all things through Christ 

which strengtheneth me.

John 16:33 

King James Version

33 These things I have spoken unto you, 

that in me ye might have peace. 

In the world ye shall have tribulation: 

but be of good cheer; 

I have overcome the world.

Revelation 2:16 

King James Version

16 Repent; 

or else I will come unto thee quickly, 

and will fight against them 

with the sword of my mouth.

Matthew 4:4 

King James Version

4 But he answered and said, 

It is written, 

Man shall not live by bread alone, 

but by every word that proceedeth 

out of the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:10 

King James Version

10 Then saith Jesus unto him, 

Get thee hence, Satan: 

for it is written, 

Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, 

and him only shalt thou serve.

Luke 6:36 

King James Version

36 Be ye therefore merciful, 

as your Father also is merciful.

Matthew 6:14 

King James Version

14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, 

your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

John 14:16 

King JAmes Version

16 And I will pray the Father, 

and he shall give you another Comforter, 

that he may abide with you for ever;

John 14:6 

King JAmes Version

6 Jesus saith unto him, 

I am the way, 

the truth, 

and the life: 

no man cometh unto the Father, 

but by me.

Galatians 6:9 

King James Version

9 And let us not be weary in well doing: 

for in due season we shall reap, 

if we faint not.

Ephesians 6:17 

King James Version

17 And take the helmet of salvation, 

and the sword of the Spirit, 

which is the word of God:

Acts 20:35 

King James Version

35 I have shewed you all things, 

how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, 

and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, 

how he said, 

It is more blessed to give than to receive.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 

King James Version

14 Now we exhort you, brethren, 

warn them that are unruly, 

comfort the feebleminded, 

support the weak, 

be patient toward all men.

Deuteronomy 24:14 

King James Version

14 Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant 

that is poor and needy, 

whether he be of thy brethren, 

or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 

King James Version

11 And that ye study to be quiet, 

and to do your own business, 

and to work with your own hands, 

as we commanded you;

12 That ye may walk honestly toward them 

that are without, 

and that ye may have lack of nothing.

Matthew 4:17 

King James Version

17 From that time Jesus began to preach, 

and to say, 

Repent: 

for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

John 8:12 

King James Version

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, 

I am the light of the world: 

he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, 

but shall have the light of life.

* NOTE: Of course, this is but a small sampling of verses, for the BIBLE is a RICH and HUGE resource of GOD's TRUTH. 

Let these verses guide you in your walk with CHRIST.

Updated 31 March 2022