Reading of Luke 2
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem…
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
December 14, 2025
Broadcast Number 5,022
The Tabernacle Choir
Orchestra at Tempe Square
Bells at Temple Square
Guest Artists – Stephanie J. Block & Sebastian Arcelus
Conductor
Mack Wilberg
Organist
Brian Mathias
Host
Derrick Porter
Christmas Joy! (Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee—Joy to the World)
Ludwig van Beethoven and Lowell Mason, arr. Mack Wilberg
What Child Is This?
English carol, arr. Wayne Haun and Mack Wilberg
Il est né, le divin Enfant
traditional French carol, arr. Brian Mathias
El Nacimiento
Ariel Ramírez, arr. Mack Wilberg
All Through the Night
Welsh carol, arr. Mack Wilberg
Angels from the Realms of Glory
French carol, arr. Mack Wilberg