"They departed for their country by another way" (Matthew 2:12)

"The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger" (Luke 2:16)

"Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted —and you yourself a sword will pierce"  (Luke 2:34-35a)

“And the Word became Flesh and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:14)

“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord” (Luke 2:11)

“He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High” (Luke 1:32)

“He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him” (John 1:6)

“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you” (Luke 1:28)

“One mightier than I is coming after me” (Mark 1:7).

"Why do you let us wander, O LORD, from your ways, and harden our hearts so that we fear you not?" (Isaiah 63:17)