Mary and Joseph Leave Bethlehem 

Luke Chapter 2 verses 4-6

‘So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem, the town of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.’

Mary returns to Bethlehem from her cousin Elizabeth. She is met with disbelief at her story about an angel and carrying the Messiah.

The wise men are travelling towards the alignment of Jupiter, Saturn and Regulus but are spotted by Herod’s men. Herod does not want them in his lands.

The shepherd has more problems with paying his taxes and looking after his sick wife and baby.

We see Mary and Joseph leave Bethlehem.

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Rev’d Sue Martin Diocese of Norwich