Born in the Dark
Angels, a manger, a king who wanted the baby dead.
An Angel Visits Zechariah
An old priest gets an angel visit promising a miracle baby. He doubts it and loses his voice for 9 months.
An Angel Visits Mary
A teenage girl gets told she'll carry God's son. She says yes. Joseph almost walks away. The most important pregnancy in history.
The Birth of John the Baptist
The miracle baby arrives. Zechariah gets his voice back and prophesies. The forerunner of Jesus is born.
The Birth of Jesus
A teenage girl, no room at the inn, a baby born in a barn with animals. Angels sing to shepherds. Christmas but make it real.
Simeon & Anna at the Temple
Two elderly believers waited their whole lives to see the Messiah. They recognize a baby in his parents' arms.
The Wise Men
Star-following scholars from the east bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh. King Herod is not happy about the competition.
Flight to Egypt
An angel warns Joseph in a dream. The family flees to Egypt in the night. Herod slaughters every baby boy in Bethlehem.
Boy Jesus at the Temple
Twelve-year-old Jesus stays behind in the temple, debating scholars. His parents panic. He says 'I'm in my Father's house.'
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What stories are in the Born in the Dark collection?
The Born in the Dark collection includes 8 stories: An Angel Visits Zechariah, An Angel Visits Mary, The Birth of John the Baptist, The Birth of Jesus, Simeon & Anna at the Temple, and 3 more. All available as immersive audio on Bible Tea.
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Download Bible Tea for free on iOS or Android and hear the Born in the Dark collection. Full access to all 8 stories is in the app.
What Bible chapters does Born in the Dark cover?
The Born in the Dark collection covers Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:57-80, Luke 2:1-20 and more. Each story is a modern retelling with immersive narration.
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