Experience the Christmas story like never before — a peaceful, cinematic, Scripture-centered retelling of the birth of Jesus, read directly from the NLT with music, sound design, and visuals to help you slow down and reflect on the wonder of Christ’s arrival.

Whether you’re watching on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning, with your family, or during a quiet moment alone — my prayer is that this reading centers your heart on Jesus, the hope of the world.

This dramatic Scripture reading includes:

✨ Gabriel’s announcement to Mary

✨ Joseph’s encounter with the angel

✨ The journey to Bethlehem

✨ The birth of Christ in the manger

✨ Angels appearing to the shepherds

✨ The heavenly host proclaiming good news

If this blesses you, consider sharing it with someone who needs hope today.

Merry Christmas! 🎄✨

—Josh

Chapters

00:00 — Intro & Atmosphere

00:30 — Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38)

02:18 — The Angel Appears to Joseph (Matthew 1:18–25)

03:41 — The Journey to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1–5)

04:21 — The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:6–7)

04:50 — Angels Appear to Shepherds (Luke 2:8–14)

06:17 — Shepherds Visit the Manger (Luke 2:15–20)

07:17 — Closing Reflection

Credits:

Music:

• Heavenly Hurts — Abstract Aprils

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/abstract-aprils/heavenly-hurts

License code: OFMICJBWLKREGAVH

• River Of No Return — Kevin Graham

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-graham/river-of-no-return

License code: JYW3FJWM6F03Y52F

• Joy To The World — Brock Hewitt (Stories in Sound)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/joy-to-the-world

License code: V8CVXXI0YCRESQSR

• Hark the Herald Angels Sing — Brock Hewitt (Stories in Sound)

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/hark-the-herald-angels-sing

License code: FW8SJD8MUYGEIH5T

• Snowbound Serenade — Giulio Fazio

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/snowbound-serenade

License code: OKRJVINXRA80XSD0

• Silent Night & Noel

Music provided by Pixabay — free for use.

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Sound Effects:

Mixkit — free for use.

https://mixkit.co

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Video Footage:

• Canva Pro (licensed assets)

• Pixabay — free-use video content

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Scripture:

NLT — New Living Translation

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