Isaiah 9:6:
“For to us, a child is born, to us, a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah’s prophecy foretells the birth of Jesus, emphasizing His divine nature and the transformative impact He brings as the Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:23:
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).”
Matthew underscores the miraculous incarnation of Jesus, highlighting God’s intentional presence among humanity as Immanuel.
Luke 2:10-11:
“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. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'”
The angels proclaim universal joy as they announce the birth of Jesus, the Savior and Lord.
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.”
John marvels at the incarnation, emphasizing Jesus as the embodiment of God’s grace and truth.
Bible Verses About Christmas
Matthew 2:1-2:
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'”
The wise men recognize Jesus as a royal figure, following a celestial sign to worship the newborn King.
Luke 2:14:
“‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'”
The angelic chorus proclaims glory to God and peace on earth, signaling divine favor and goodwill.
Matthew 2:10-11:
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.”
The wise men’s joyous worship signifies the profound impact of encountering the newborn Savior.
Luke 1:31:
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.”
The angel Gabriel announces the miraculous conception of Jesus, emphasizing the personal nature of His mission.
Micah 5:2:
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”
Micah predicts Bethlehem as the birthplace of a ruler with timeless origins, pointing to Jesus’ divinity.
Luke 2:19:
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
Mary reflects on the miraculous events surrounding Jesus’ birth, cherishing the divine mystery.
Matthew 1:21:
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Jesus is foretold as the Savior, coming to rescue humanity from the bondage of sin.
Luke 2:32:
“A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
Simeon recognizes Jesus as a universal light, bringing revelation to both Gentiles and Israelites.
Matthew 1:22-23:
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).”
Matthew underscores the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy in Jesus’ birth, emphasizing Immanuel, God with us.
John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
John encapsulates the essence of Christmas, expressing God’s love through the gift of eternal life in Jesus.
Luke 2:15:
“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.'”
The shepherds respond with urgency to witness the extraordinary event, aligning with the call for believers to seek and encounter Jesus.
Matthew 2:3:
“When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
Herod’s troubled reaction to the news of the newborn king underscores the divine disruption caused by Jesus’ arrival, challenging existing power structures.
Isaiah 7:14:
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah’s prophecy echoes through the ages, foretelling the miraculous birth of Jesus and emphasizing the significance of Immanuel, God dwelling among us.
Luke 2:13-14:
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'”
The heavenly chorus accentuates the divine celebration accompanying Jesus’ birth, proclaiming glory to God and peace on earth for those in favor with Him.
Matthew 2:12:
“And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.”
The wise men’s obedience to divine guidance in their dreams illustrates the importance of discerning and following God’s direction, even if it means taking an alternative path.
Luke 2:8-9:
“And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.”
The shepherds’ encounter with the angelic proclamation demonstrates the awe-inspiring nature of the divine announcement, evoking a profound sense of fear and reverence.
Matthew 2:16:
“Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.”
Herod’s violent reaction underscores the threat perceived by those in power at the prospect of a new king, showcasing the worldly resistance to the divine intervention brought by Jesus.
Luke 2:38:
“And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
Anna’s response to seeing Jesus highlights the anticipation for redemption, emphasizing the transformative impact of Christ’s birth on the lives of those awaiting salvation.
Matthew 2:13:
“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.'”
Joseph’s obedience to the angel’s guidance in taking Jesus to Egypt demonstrates the pivotal role of human cooperation in fulfilling God’s redemptive plan.
Luke 2:34-35:
“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.'”
Simeon’s prophetic words foreshadow the divisive impact of Jesus’ ministry, revealing the true thoughts and intentions of people’s hearts, and foretelling the eventual sorrow Mary would experience.
Matthew 2:15:
“and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.'”
Matthew emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus’ return from Egypt, portraying Jesus as the Son of God whose life events align with God’s preordained plan.
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