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Back to Bethlehem, III

Album: Gold Audio 10: Other Times, Other Places

Episode: 137

Lesson/Theme: The birth of Jesus Christ.

Bible Verse: Matthew 1:18-2:1; Luke 2:1-20

Characters: Connie, Eugene, Whit

Writer: Phil Lollar

Sound Designer: Bob Luttrell

Original Air Date: December 22, 1990

Last Air Date: December 11, 2008

Description:
Whit sends Connie and Eugene on a trip in the Imagination Station to witness the birth of Jesus Christ. Along the way, they encounter a cranky innkeeper, several smelly shepherds, a crazy but sincere Jewish teacher, a hot-headed but romantic young zealot, a callous but romantic Roman general, and a carpenter and his maiden bride. While the zealot and the general vie for Connie's affections, the teacher explains the strange star up in the sky to Eugene-and they both bear witness to the glory of the newborn King.

Questions:
Why was Eugene crying at the end? Why was Jesus' birth so important? How do you celebrate Christmas at your house? What does Christmas mean to you?