“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 9:6
Bible Verses About Christmas For Kids
The Promise of a Savior
The story of Christmas begins with a beautiful promise from God — the promise of a Savior. When we think about Christmas, we should cherish the fact that God made a plan to send His Son, Jesus, into the world. This promise reminds us that God loves us and desires to be close to us. Through ancient prophecies, we see how the birth of Jesus was foretold. As we celebrate Christmas, let’s remind ourselves of the hope and joy that comes with the promise of a Savior who is with us today.
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” – Isaiah 7:14
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.” – Micah 5:2
Luke 1:30-31
“But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.'” – Luke 1:30-31
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.” – John 3:16
Galatians 4:4-5
“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” – Galatians 4:4-5
The Birth of Jesus
The birth of Jesus is the most significant moment in history, and it brings us together in joy and celebration. When we think of Christmas, we remember this miraculous event in a humble stable, where our Savior came into the world among simple animals. Jesus’ birth is a reminder that greatness often comes from the least expected places. As we gather with our families to celebrate, we can reflect on the joy and humble beginnings of Jesus, the king of all, who was born to show us God’s love in a tangible way.
Luke 2:7
“And 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.” – Luke 2:7
Luke 2:11
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” – Luke 2:11
Matthew 1:21
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21
Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:14
Matthew 2:10-11
“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.” – Matthew 2:10-11
Angels Announcing the Birth
The announcement of Jesus’ birth by angels is an awe-inspiring account that fills our hearts with wonder. The angels proclaimed the news of His birth to shepherds, bringing joy not only to the shepherds but to all of humanity. This shows us how God loves to share his great news with everyone, from the lowly to the important. As we gather in joy during Christmas, we should remember the role angels played in spreading the good news of Jesus’ birth and spread this joy to everyone around us, just like the angels did.
Luke 2:8-9
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.” – Luke 2:8-9
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 2:10
Matthew 1:20-21
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.'” – Matthew 1:20-21
Luke 1:26-28
“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.” – Luke 1:26-28
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