THE UNEXPECTED GUEST

Stories from Those Who Met Jesus First

De: Wanda L. Ball

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

What was it like to be there?

To hear angels sing in the midnight sky?

To hold God in your arms when He was just hours old?

To watch the Messiah sleep in a feeding trough?

To say yes to the impossible?

We know the Christmas story. But we've never heard it like this.

Through twelve unforgettable perspectives—a shepherd boy, an innkeeper's wife, a temple prophetess, a servant following the Magi, and even the humble donkey who carried Mary to Bethlehem—discover the nativity as if for the first time.

These are the witnesses. The overlooked. The ordinary people who encountered the extraordinary. The ones who said yes when it was costly, who believed when it was impossible, who recognized God in the most unexpected place.

Their stories will challenge how you see Christmas. And how you encounter Jesus today. ---

"A fresh, deeply moving exploration of the nativity that brings ancient witnesses to vivid life."

Perfect for Advent reading, small groups, or anyone longing to experience the wonder of that first Christmas night.

*A Note About the Characters

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST features both biblical and fictional characters:
**From Scripture:** Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Anna are historical figures mentioned in the Gospels. Their stories follow biblical accounts, though their inner thoughts and dialogue are imagined.
**Created for the Story:** The innkeeper's wife (Dinah), the shepherd boy (David), the midwife (Hannah), the older shepherd (Reuben), the Magi's servant (Zahir), and the Bethlehem child (Leah) are fictional characters representing the everyday people who would have witnessed these events.
**Allegorical:** The final chapter, told from the perspective of a donkey, is a symbolic, imaginative exploration. All characters are treated with reverence and grounded in careful research about first-century Jewish life and culture.

**ABOUT THE AUTHOR**

Wanda L. Ball, through Following Jesus 101 Ministries, offers a beacon of hope and guidance to people from all walks of life, regardless of age or background. Her mission is simple yet profound: to guide your steps in faith and help you start fresh with Jesus Christ, rooted in the teachings of the Bible. With a heart dedicated to serving others, she aims to walk with you in your personal journey of faith, prayer, and study—offering tangible solutions to real-life struggles at Wanda-Ball.com

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