One short Bible Christmas story is about the shepherds. On that first Christmas night, the shepherds were out in the fields, watching over their flocks. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. The angel said, 'Don't be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.' Then a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.' The shepherds then went to Bethlehem to find the baby Jesus, just as they had been told.
One short bible story is the parable of the Good Samaritan. A man was robbed and left for dead on the side of the road. A priest and a Levite passed by but did not help. Then a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews, stopped. He bandaged the man's wounds, took him to an inn, and paid for his care. This story teaches us about loving our neighbors as ourselves, regardless of who they are.
It saves time. If you don't have the time to read the entire Bible, short story versions allow you to get the essence of the important stories. For example, you can quickly understand the story of Noah and the Ark or the Exodus in a short time.
In 'Jonah and the Whale', the moral is about obedience. Jonah disobeyed God's command to go to Nineveh at first. But after being swallowed by a whale and then spat out, he finally went to Nineveh. It shows kids that we should listen to God.
A short Christmas story from the Bible is the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Mary was pregnant with Jesus. Caesar Augustus had decreed a census, so everyone had to go to their own town to be registered. Joseph, being of the house and lineage of David, had to go to Bethlehem. It was a long and tiring journey for Mary, especially in her condition. When they arrived in Bethlehem, there was no room at the inn. So, they found shelter in a stable, and it was there that Jesus was born. This simple and humble beginning is a significant part of the Christmas story in the Bible.
One key element is the role of the angels. For example, the angels who appeared to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. Their message of 'good tidings of great joy' is crucial. Another element is the recognition of Jesus' significance. Such as the Magi following the star to find and worship Jesus, showing that His birth was a momentous event with global implications.