THE THESIS: In answer to the school of thought that contends the Christian faith is based upon fakery, it would have been a really silly way to fake an encounter with God. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: New Testament Chronology of The Birth of Jesus; New Testament Chronology351 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled In Jesus ChristWhat Do We Know about the Shepherds at Jesus’ Birth? Many nativity scenes include the wise men alongside the shepherds, but their timing is different from one another. The shepherds were the first to be notified of Jesus’ birth and are an important part of the nativity story.