At this very moment, most of our homes are spilling over with beautiful Christmas decorations, festive lights, and hidden gifts. Our daily focus has now shifted to parties, gift exchanges and where we are gathering as a family. However, let us pause and remember Jesus is the main reason. So, I’m sharing some great bible verses to reflect on for Christmas and throughout the holiday season!
These verses reflect on the prophecy, the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ and the presence of God being with us. Most importantly, taking a moment to remember that He indeed saved us!
Bible Verses To Reflect On for Christmas
Scriptures about the prophecy of the birth of Jesus
“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 (NIV)
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. – Matthew 1:21 KJV
“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 NIV
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23 NIV
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” – Luke 2:14 NIV
“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 (NIV)
Scriptures about the Birth of Jesus
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'” – Luke 2:10-11 NIV
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14 (NIV)
“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. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” – Matthew 2:10-11 (NIV)
Scriptures on Remembering that He Saved Us
“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” – Titus 3:4-5 (NIV)
“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 (NIV)
As we reflect on these verses this Christmas season, may we slow our hearts and remember that Jesus is the true gift we’ve been given. May His presence bring peace to our homes, rest to our souls, and renewed hope as we step into a new season. God bless you!