#396: What Did a Shepherd Boy Find That Proves the Christmas Story? - Advent 1

Kids Bible Stories

Jessica White

Religion & Spirituality, Stories For Kids, Kids & Family, Christianity

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🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Isaiah 7:13-14 and 9:6-7 Welcome to our very first Christmas episode of 2025! Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand-new, we’re so glad you’re here. Today we begin Advent, a special four-week season where Christians prepare their hearts to celebrate Jesus’ birth and look forward to His promised return. We’ll explore what “Advent” means, why it’s important, and how this season invites us to slow down, reflect, and wait with hope. We’ll also hear an incredible true story from 1947—when a young shepherd boy discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, some of the oldest copies of the Bible ever found. Among them was the Book of Isaiah, matching what we read today almost word for word. This amazing discovery reminds us that God’s Word has been faithfully preserved for thousands of years and that we can trust His promises. Through Isaiah’s ancient prophecies, we’ll see how God foretold the coming of Jesus long before He was born—and how Advent helps us celebrate that promise fulfilled. Perfect For: Kids ages 4–12 Family listening Advent devotions Homeschool or classroom Bible time Sunday school preparation 🎁 This podcast is free because of the generosity of families like yours. Visit ⁠⁠kbspodcast.com⁠⁠ and click Support & Bonus Content to: 💛 Give a one-time gift of any amount 🙌 Join Patreon for just $5/month and enjoy weekly bonus episodes and AD FREE! 📅 Or choose a discounted annual plan ✨ Plus, don’t miss Kids Bible Stories Bedtime and Kids Bible Stories Español — both free wherever you listen! 📣 Interested in partnering with us? ⁠⁠Learn more about advertising here.

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0:00.0	Hello again and welcome back to Kids' Bible Stories.
0:06.0	Today's story is called What did a shepherd boy find that proves the Christmas story?
0:13.2	This is the first part in our Christmas episode and comes from Isaiah chapter 7 verses 13 through 14 and chapter 9 verses 6 through 7.
0:24.6	Whether you've been listening for years or this is your very first episode,
0:30.5	I'm so glad that you are here.
0:33.5	Some of you have grown up listening to these stories, and many of you are brand new.
0:38.3	Kids from all around the world, of all different ages, they tune in every week, and together, you guys have downloaded these stories millions and millions of times.
0:50.3	It's such a joy to have you here with us.
0:53.3	Uh, wait a minute to have you here with us.
0:57.7	Uh, wait a minute. Do you hear that?
0:59.7	Yeah, sounds like bells.
1:07.0	I think you're right. It's beginning to look and sound a lot like Christmas.
1:15.7	Because guess what? It's that special, wonderful time of year where we celebrate Advent.
1:28.3	Advent? Yep. The word Advent comes from the ancient Latin word Adventus, which means coming or arrival. And right away, that gives us a hint.
1:33.3	Advent is all about getting ready for someone very important who is coming.
1:38.3	Guess out loud who that might be.
1:41.3	Jesus!
1:45.0	You nailed it. You guys are so smart.
1:49.0	Advent lasts for four weeks.
1:53.0	One, two, three, four.
1:57.0	It's four weeks to slow down, look forward, and grow excited as we remember Jesus coming into the world, and as we wait for him to come again.
2:08.6	Today, we are going to hear from Isaiah in our Bible.
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