25 bible verses for Christmas

The Birth of Jesus:

• Luke 2:4 – “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David because he belonged to the house and line of David.”
• Luke 2:6 – “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born.”
• Luke 2:7 – “She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them.”

The Angel’s Announcement:

• Luke 2:10 – “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”
• Luke 2:13-14 – “Suddenly 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’ Visit:

• Luke 2:15 – “When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.'”
• Luke 2:16 – “So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.”

The Wise Men’s Journey:

• Matthew 2:9 – “After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was.”
• Matthew 2:11 – “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.”

The Prophecy of the Messiah:

• Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
• Isaiah 9:2 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”

God’s Gift of Love:

• John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
• 1 John 5:11 – “And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”

The Savior’s Arrival:

• John 1:9 – “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”
• Luke 2:11 – “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”

The Message of Hope:

• Isaiah 9:2 – “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”
• John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Joy and Praise:

• Luke 2:10 – “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'”
• Matthew 2:10 – “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”

God’s Promised Messiah:

• Micah 5:2 – “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
• Matthew 1:23 – “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’).”

The Arrival of the King:

• Matthew 21:9 – “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Rejoice and Be Glad:

• Zechariah 9:9 – “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
• Isaiah 9:6 – “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

The Gift of God:

• 2 Corinthians 9:15 – “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”