Jesus Christ, Birth of

The birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was prophesied in the Old Testament, twice in Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6), and in Micah we learn that He shall be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). The birth of the Savior is recorded in Matthew (2:1), Luke (1:31), and John (1:14). Paul talks of the birth of the Savior in Romans 1:3 and Galatians 4:4. The Book of Mormon is also very specific that the Savior will be born in the Old World, Jerusalem. Nephi sees in vision the birth of the Savior (1 Nephi 11:18). Nephi, Alma and Helaman all talk of the signs of the birth of the Savior (2 Nephi 26:3, Alma 7:10, and Helaman 14:4). In our day, the Prophet Joseph Smith in the Doctrine and Covenants talks about the birth of the Savior (20:1, 76:41, and 93:4). The birth of the Savior was prophesied, and well documented. The best part is that we can find out from our Heavenly Father the truthfulness of the prophesies and records if we will ask Him in prayer. He will manifest the truth of this doctrine by the gift of the Holy Ghost to each individual.