Regardless of whether the inn was a structure or a field, the innkeeper would have been busy making sure that every feed trough was filled with water and straw for the animals. The man who owned the ‘inn’ or field where Joseph and Mary ultimately stopped would have had his hands full.
However, it was just as likely that it was nothing more than an open, level field near a water source where shepherds or travelers could pitch a tent for the night and water their animals.Īt the time of Jesus’ birth, Bethlehem, a small hamlet just a few miles from Jerusalem, would have been teeming with people seeking to do the very same thing Joseph had come to town to do….register for the census. The inns of that day could have consisted of a structure with rooms where travelers lodged for the night. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.Īs I researched the inns of Jesus’ day, I discovered that often they were not exactly what we might think. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. Although an innkeeper is not mentioned specifically in this verse, the concept of an inn necessitates an innkeeper, so let’s see what we can discover about this supporting cast member in the Christmas story. This week, we turn our gaze to Luke 2:6 – 7 (NIV). His inn was where Joseph and Mary tried to stay after their long journey from the Galilee. Poor Mary was with child…greatly with child, and the inn keeper had no room for them. Today we turn our attention to the Bethlehem innkeeper. If you missed the first post about Caesar Augustus, you can find it HERE.
God included them in the story, so we believe they have purpose. Book into North Lodge B&B today and discover what is creating all their wonderful reviews.Welcome, friend, to our visits with a few of the characters of the Christmas story that we sometimes gloss over. Your hosts hope to make everlasting memories with you and will respect your privacy or engage in fantastic discussions to get to know you and ensure your unforgettable stay. David & Kevin realized instantly this property had a special legacy that they could take to a new level for their guests. Peter worked in tandem with David & Kevin to introduce Rick Newman of and voila the North Lodge was identified. After a few other properties did not tick all their search criteria they reached out to The BBTeam’s Peter Scherman to hyper focus their search. It had been less than (1) year when they found themselves missing the Innkeeper experience and began looking for a quality Inn. After selling their ranch in October of 2017, they purchased a 1920 Bungalow Cottage in the Historic Downtown District of Hendersonville, NC. The family hosted 786 guests in 4 years earning a 5 Star rating with Airbnb’s Superhost program. The family raised Friesian horses, pigs and chickens before they found their true love in converting ½ of the property to an Airbnb. During their years in Western North Carolina, they were the Founders and Proprietors of Making Memories Ranch, a 13-acre farm in nearby Horse Shoe, North Carolina. Your hosts met in Reno, Nevada in 1996 and adopted 2 sons before moving to North Carolina in 2006. David & Kevin are intensely motivated to ensure guests satisfaction and that everyone is welcome at North Lodge Bed & Breakfast to enjoy a legendary stay.
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