Holy Bible Online Christmas offers us a unique opportunity to reflect on the coming of Jesus into the world and what it has meant for our lives. Many people equate Christmas with gifts, shopping, and parties...
But Christmas is so much more than that. It is a special time to give thanks to God for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. These Bible verses about the birth of Jesus will help you do just that.
1. Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
- Luke 2:10-11
Near the place where Jesus was born, there were shepherds keeping watch over their flocks. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them in a great light to give them wonderful news: Jesus, the Savior of the world, had been born!
The angel encouraged the shepherds to go and see where the special baby was. Suddenly, a multitude of angels appeared in the sky and began praising God.
Today, you too can give glory and praise to God for the wonderful gift of Jesus. Praise the Father for the forgiveness of your sins and for the salvation he has granted you through His Son, Jesus Christ.
2. Matthew 1:21-23
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.”
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”).
- Matthew 1:21-23
3. 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 9:6
4. Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give youa sign: The virginwill conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.
- Isaiah 7:14
5. Matthew 2:10
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.- Matthew 2:10
6. Luke 2:12
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
- Luke 2:12
7. Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
though you are small among the clansof 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
This verse contains the prophecy about the birth of Jesus. Bethlehem was a humble town, but God chose it as the place where Jesus, God incarnate, would be born. In that humble, unpretentious place, the Savior of the world would be born, through whom all of humanity would receive forgiveness, salvation, and eternal life.
8. 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.- Zechariah 9:9
9. Isaiah 11:1
A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.- Isaiah 11:1
10. 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
11. Luke 1:35
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be calledthe Son of God.
- Luke 1:35
12. Luke 2:15-20
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.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
- Luke 2:15-20
13. Matthew 1:18
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
- Matthew 1:18
14. 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.”- Luke 2:13-14
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