Scriptural Chronology of the Christmas Story
(Summary: The content presents a detailed chronology of the Christmas story from various scriptural references. It commences with prophecies by figures like Isaiah, Lehi, and Nephi, progresses to annunciations to Mary and Joseph, and provides an in-depth account of Jesus’ birth and early life. The chronology concludes with references to eternal life through Christ.)
1. Prophecy of Isaiah
2 Nephi 17:14
2 Nephi 19:6-7
2. Prophecy of Lehi
1 Nephi 10:4
3. Prophecy of Nephi
1 Nephi 11:9-24
4. Prophecy of Alma
Alma 7:9-13
5. Prophecy of Samuel
Helaman 14:1-13
Helaman 16:1-8
6. Forerunner Who Prepared the Way
Luke 1:5-25
7. Annunciation to Mary
Luke 1:26-38
8. Annunciation to Joseph
Matthew 1:18-25
9. Events in America the Year Before Christ’s Birth
Helaman 16:13-23
10. Mary Visits Elisabeth
Luke 1:39-56
11. Birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-80
D&C 84:27-28
12. Genealogy of Jesus
Matthew 1:1-17
Luke 3:23-38
13. The Days Were Accomplished That She Should be Delivered
Luke 2:1-6
14. Events in America the Day Before Christ Was Born
3 Nephi 1:4-22
15. Day of His Birth
D&C 20:1
16. Birth of the Messiah
Luke 2:7
17. While Shepherds Watched
Luke 2:18-20
18. Belssing and Prophecy of Simeon
Luke 2:21-35
19. Prophecy of Anna
Luke 2:35-38
20. Wise Men Seek the Christ Child
Isaiah 60:2-3
Matthew 2:1-12
21. Flight Into Egypt
Matthew 2:13-15
22. Slaughter of Children in Bethlehem
Matthew 2:16-18
23. From Egypt to Nazareth
Matthew 2:19-23
24. Jesus’ Youth—Time of Preparation
Luke 2:40
25. Life Eternal into Come Unto Christ
John 3:16-17
Mosiah 3:17-18; 5:7-8
2 Nephi 9:20-21
D&C 6:13; 14:7;34:1-4
Moroni 10-32-33
Christmas Stories 