#398: The Night the Savior Arrived - Advent 3

Kids Bible Stories

Jessica White

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

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🗓️ 17 December 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Luke 2:1–12, Isaiah 11:1–2 , & 2 Corinthians 8:9 In today’s Advent story, we step into the peaceful, wonder-filled night when Jesus was born. Your children will hear Luke 2 come to life with rich imagery—dusty roads, crowded Bethlehem streets, gentle animals in the stable, and the breathtaking moment when Jesus was born. We explain what a census is, why it sent Joseph and Mary on their journey, and how Isaiah promised Jesus’ birth long before it happened. His humble arrival shows kids that God’s kingdom is often at odds with what the world values and that through such a simple beginning came the greatest gift we could never earn: salvation. This episode ends with a short, meaningful application for kids and a simple prayer. Then stay for our special thank-you segment—you might hear a familiar name! Other Christmas episodes your family will enjoy are: #357 The Wisemen and #311: LOVE: advent week 4 (about the shepherds) ----------------- 🎁 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. ---------------------SPECIAL THANKS and LINKS:----------------------- Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Visit OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout.

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0:00.0	Hello again and welcome back to Kids' Bible Stories.
0:05.0	Today's story is called The Night the Savior Arrived.
0:11.0	This is part three in our Advent series and comes from Luke chapter 2, verses 1 through 12,
0:17.0	2 Corinthians chapter 8 verse 9 and Isaiah chapter 11 verses 1 through 2
0:28.6	Christmas is getting closer and closer I can almost smell the fresh Christmas trees and
0:35.6	and imagine the crisp white snow falling outside.
0:41.8	Listeners, you have made it to part three in our Advent episodes, preparing us for Christmas.
0:49.0	Last week, we heard about the angel Gabriel visiting Elizabeth and Mary. Today we're stepping into one
0:58.8	of the most important moments in history, the night that changed everything. Let's go
1:07.8	ahead and start today's episode here.
1:19.6	In those days, the ruler of the land was a man named Caesar Augustus.
1:24.6	He made a big announcement.
1:28.3	You know what I just have to do.
1:32.3	Why haven't I had this idea before?
1:36.3	We need a census.
1:39.3	This was to be done for the entire Roman world.
1:43.3	What is a census?
1:46.0	Great question.
1:48.0	It is when the ruler counts everyone in the land.
1:52.0	Not like counting one, two, three,
1:56.0	but each family had to travel all the way back to the town that their family came from.
2:01.6	So the government could write down their names.
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