We often rush past Herod to get to the manger. But what if we paused? A powerful king. A man deeply threatened by the idea of another ruler. A heart driven by fear, control, and pride.
This story invites you to sit in that tension—and ask deeper questions.
Conversation Starters:
What does it look like to resist what God is doing?
Are there areas in our own lives where we struggle to surrender control?
Why did the idea of Jesus as King feel so threatening?
The wise men didn’t just arrive—they journeyed.
They searched.
They followed.
They kept going, even when the path wasn’t clear.
This story slows that journey down and lets it breathe.
Conversation Starters:
What does it mean to truly seek Jesus?
Would we recognize Him if we were looking?
What are we willing to leave behind to find Him?
Before the birth… there was anticipation.
Heaven was not silent.
It was preparing.
Angels waited.
A plan was unfolding.
Conversation Starters:
What might God be preparing that we can’t yet see?
How do we respond in seasons of waiting?
This story doesn’t stop at the birth.
It gently points forward—
to purpose, to sacrifice, to redemption.
Conversation Starters:
Why did Jesus come?
What does His life mean for us today?
How does the beginning of the story shape the ending?
Beverly was inspired to write the book in 2011 after rediscovering the classic book 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, but with Jesus at the center of the story.
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After two years of biblical research, the book was written with a great commitment to preserving scriptural integrity in telling the real story of Christmas.
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This is more than an inspirational story—it’s a message that becomes educational, relatable, and great for groups like families, churches, and homeschooling.
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Perfect for reading aloud at family gatherings and creating meaningful Christmas traditions that will last for years... maybe generations!
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When we see the story more clearly, we don’t just remember it—
we engage with it.
It becomes more than tradition.
More than a moment.
It becomes personal.
Step into a deeper, more meaningful telling of the first Christmas.
The story is thought-provoking and inspirational, perfect for:
✓ Families
✓ Small groups
✓ Churches
I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2