Beginnings in Bethlehem

Of all the places in the world Jesus could have been born, He chose Bethlehem. Have you ever wondered, “Why Bethlehem?” There is purpose and truth behind why the Son of God was born in Bethlehem.

The Historical Significance of Bethlehem

Joseph, husband of the Virgin Mary, had family ties and ancestral roots in Bethlehem. David was born in the town of Bethlehem, and Samuel crowned David king of Israel in Bethlehem. Boaz and Ruth were married in Bethlehem, and David was their decedent.

Gospel Accounts of Bethlehem

Most of the Gospels are not specific regarding the significance of Jesus being born in Bethlehem.

According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in Bethlehem because a census was being conducted, which required Joseph to return from Nazareth to his ancestral home of Bethlehem.

The Gospel of Mark does not give us much information about the significance of Bethlehem, but it implies that Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Fulfilling the Prophecy

According to Micah 5:2 (NIV), the Messiah is prophesied to come out of Bethlehem. The birth of Christ in Bethlehem is fulfillment of the prophecy.

2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clans[a] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
from ancient times.”

How This Relates to our Lives

No matter which way you look at it, there is significance behind why Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Of all the places Jesus could have been born, God chose to come into this world in a sleepy humble little town. Jesus did not make a grand entrance into this world in a huge city full of busyness and worldly things. He chose to come into this world in the small town of Bethlehem, born in a manger none the less.

The wise men came to a manger in Bethlehem with gifts to worship Jesus and give thanks for the Messiah. A star shone above the sleepy little manger in Bethlehem to lead the wise men to Jesus.

Why We Chose Bethlehem

For whatever reason, Bethlehem was chosen and blessed by God. Many Christians currently living in this sleepy Holy Town understand the significance of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.  These people choose to live life to the glory of God, with humble hearts and passion for their craft.

Bethlehem was the town Jesus chose to be born into. Bethlehem is the town we have chosen to have many wonderful Holy Land gifts made. Bethlehem gifts are hand crafted by Christian artisans who have chosen to follow Jesus’ lead and live a life of worship and humility. There is no better way to say “I love you” than with a glorious hand crafted Bethlehem gift.

 

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Show You Care Give Religious Gifts

To people all over the world there is nothing more important than their religion, so when it is time to give someone a Christmas gift, it is always a good idea to give them something that reminds them of their faith; give them a religious gift. This will not only remind them of their faith, but it will show them that you really understand what is important to them.

While anyone can give someone a gift that is thoughtful giving a gift that reminds people of their love of God and their strong faith really says that you care about more than just them, but their soul. When you give a gift you want it to truly mean something, you want the person receiving the gift to be truly touched with your thoughtfulness.

This can be accomplished by giving them a religious gift right from the holy land, something that was produced by real artisans, hand carved and produced from materials directly from the place that is most important to them. Whether you choose a carving made of olive wood or mother of pearl one of these Christmas gifts will mean so much.

Show your thoughtfulness with some fine jewelry or products made for materials taken straight from the Dead Sea. Anything you choose will bring a tear to the eye and put a song in the heart of the recipient. Make this a perfect holiday with a religious gift that really speaks to everyone’s soul.

When faced with trying to find the perfect Christmas gift, look no further than a hand crafted olive wood religious carving, you can find the perfect carving for the person in your life that is important to you. Say I love and care about you with the perfect religious gift this year.

If wood carvings are not what that special person would like, try a carving made out of mother of pearl; these precious pieces not only make great Christmas gifts, but they can be given year round. Everyone just wants to know that when people give them a gift, the gift is thoughtful and meaningful, and what could be more thoughtful than a religious gift that demonstrates someone’s love of their faith?

The next time you are looking for that perfect gift, do not just pick out just anything, you want your gift to stand out and show that special person that you care not only about them, but their soul and love of God. Picking the correct gift is so important; do not leave your selection to chance.

The next time you are looking for a Christmas gift for that special person in your life, look for that perfect religious gift that will tell them that you love them and their love of God is so important to you.

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Christian Gifts From The Holy Land

Looking for Christian gifts for someone special? HolyLandOliveWood.com has been providing customers with a wide selection of Christian gifts and Catholic gifts since 1998. Their customers know them for their quality items and low prices. With a wide range of beautiful figurines, jewelry, and religious items it is the ideal place to find Christmas, Easter, First Communion, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day presents.

This website merchant is unique because they provide handcrafted goods designed and created by Christian artisans from Bethlehem. This quality craftsmanship ensures that you have a selection of the most authentic items, the most popular of which are those made from olive wood. Olive trees are abundant throughout the Holy Land, which makes these Christian gifts even more unique and special.

Olive wood items are carved into figures of the holy family, camels, and the Nativity scene. The material is also used to make a selection of candle holders, cups, pens, magnets, rosaries, rosary boxes, crosses, flower vases, tree ornaments, and Christian wall decorations. And because each item is individually made by an artisan from a unique piece of olive wood, each product is singular in texture and shade.

A tradition for about 700 years, mother of pearl carvings are featured among the Christian gifts selection as well. Shoppers may choose from a variety of Catholic crosses, Christian magnets, mother of pearl pendants, bibles, Nativity scenes, and wall hangings. Each one is decorated with gorgeous mother of pearl – an ancient symbol for fertility and rebirth.

Items unique to the Holy Land are also available for purchase. Anointing oil and holy oil made from the famous olive trees may be bought in sets. Some sets include a beautiful hand carved cross and/or candle. Dead Sea body products are made with salt and minerals derived from the Dead Sea of the Bible. These minerals are said to be considerably better at exfoliating than average products. Lotions, creams, skin treatments, and more are available on the site.

Perhaps the most unique Christian gift available for purchase on HolyLandOliveWood.com is a 10-day trip to the Holy Land itself. Give someone the gift of walking the same paths Jesus walked with His disciples and visiting the sites so often read about in the Bible. Recipients will enjoy day trips to Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, the Dead Sea, Nazareth, Galilee, and more.

Products from HolyLandOliveWood.com also make ideal Catholic gifts for special events like First Communion, Christening, and Confirmation. Individually made, each religious-themed item is as unique as the gift giver and receiver. It may serve to commemorate or to celebrate. But in all cases, the Christian gifts you purchase from the Holy Land site will symbolize the faith and serve to inspire and encourage.

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