This chronology will help you piece together the Gospel records of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Read the records in the following order and enjoy letting the Scriptures unfold this amazing event—the birth of our Lord and Savior! Luke 1:1–80 Matthew 1:18–25 Luke 2:1–38 Matthew 2:1–22 Luke 2:39 Matthew 2:23
When Was Jesus Born?
It is established that the eclipse recorded in Josephus occurred on January 9, 1 B.C., and that it was not long before this that Herod interviewed the Magi concerning the appearance of the star (December of 2 B.C.). When Herod discovered that the Magi would not be returning, he arranged to have the children in Bethlehem killed, and specified that …