Here are some short and sweet Christmas Bible verses:
1. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder." - Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)
2. "And she will bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
3. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14 (KJV)
4. "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." - 1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
5. "Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." - Luke 2:10 (NKJV)
6. "And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will rejoice and be glad in his salvation." - Isaiah 25:9 (KJV)
7. "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 (NIV)
8. "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone." - Isaiah 9:2 (ESV)
9. "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth to men on whom his favor rests.'" - Luke 2:13-14 (NIV)
10. "The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world." - John 1:9 (NCV)
These verses are short and sweet, and they capture the essence of Christmas and the true meaning of Jesus' birth.
Here are some Bible verses related to the birth of Jesus Christ from the King James Version (KJV):
**Matthew 1:18-25**
* "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. And his name shall be called JESUS." (Matthew 1:18-25)
**Luke 2:6-7**
* "And they were both in the city, doing homage to the Lord. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and a light shone very bright in all the house suddenly. Then fear fell upon them all, and all the neighbourhood heard that there was born a just man unto them." (Luke 2:6-7)
**Luke 2:1-5**
* "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of them:) And they found Mary, wife indeed, with child." (Luke 2:1-5)
**Luke 2:8-12**
* "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and a light shone very bright in all the neighbourhood. And they feared no more; but another angel came up, and told them the good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:8-12)
**Luke 2:16**
* "And they came with haste, and found the young child Jesus, and Mary his mother, and fell down on them, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, frankincense, and myrrh." (Luke 2:16)
These verses tell us about the birth of Jesus Christ, the angelic announcements to Joseph and Mary, and the visitation of shepherds and Magi to Bethlehem.
Here are 20 Christmas-themed Bible verses for you to enjoy:
1. "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
2. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder." - Isaiah 9:6
3. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." - Luke 2:7
4. "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14
5. "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." - John 1:14
6. "And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom and the favor of God was on him." - Luke 2:40
7. "And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest!'" - Luke 2:13-14
8. "And his name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
9. "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are not least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come for me one who is to rule over Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." - Micah 5:2
10. "The Lord has brought forth salvation in this house." - Luke 2:29
11. "And they did not find him because he was at his father's and saw what the stall-fed oxen were feeding on, and they told him that they had given up eating. And he said to them, 'It is time for us to leave; come along.'" - Luke 2:41-45
12. "And she brought forth her firstborn son, wrapped him in cloths, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn." - Luke 2:7
13. "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." - Genesis 3:15
14. "And he was wrapped in cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn." - Luke 2:7
15. "But as he thought these things over, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.'" - Matthew 1:20
16. "And when they had performed all that was required of them under the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town." - Luke 2:39-40
17. "Then he took his leave and went home. But Mary treasured up these words in her heart and pondered them." - Luke 2:19-20
18. "And Simeon blessed them saying, 'Lord, now let your servant go in peace as you promised.'" - Luke 2:29
19. "For the child who is born to us will be called God's Son." - Matthew 1:21
20. "But those on the wise side ignored these things and the foolish ones didn't understand that they were being led astray, but you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, are not least among the princes of Judah; for out of you shall come one who is to rule over Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." - Micah 5:2
May these Bible verses bring joy and inspiration to your Christmas season!
Isaiah 7:14 is a famous prophecy in the Bible that speaks about the coming of Jesus Christ. Here's the verse:
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
This verse predicts the miraculous conception of a son by a virgin, which is fulfilled in the Gospel of Matthew when Mary conceives Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
In Christmas Bible verses, this passage is often cited as a prophetic announcement of Jesus' arrival. The word "Immanuel" means "God with us," emphasizing Jesus' divine nature and his presence among humanity.
Here are some additional Christmas Bible verses related to Isaiah 7:14:
1. Isaiah 9:6-7 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
2. Luke 2:11 - For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
3. Matthew 1:18-25 - The story of Joseph and Mary's announcement that Jesus was on his way to be born.
4. Galatians 4:4-5 - But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.
5. John 1:14 - 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.
These verses celebrate Jesus' birth as the Savior of the world, emphasizing his divine nature, his human presence, and his mission to redeem humanity.
While Jesus' birth is not explicitly described in the Old Testament, there are several prophecies and allusions that point to His coming. Here are a few examples:
1. **Micah 5:2**: "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you will come for me someone to rule over Israel, whose origins are from old, from ancient times." This prophecy is often seen as a reference to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem.
2. **Isaiah 9:6-7**: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be with his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end." This passage is often seen as a prophecy about Jesus' birth and His role as the Messiah.
3. **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." This prophecy is often seen as a reference to Jesus' miraculous conception through the Holy Spirit in the womb of Mary.
It's worth noting that these prophecies were written centuries before Jesus' birth, making them significant fulfillments of Old Testament predictions about the coming Messiah.
Additionally, there are several Old Testament passages that speak generally about the coming of the Messiah and His role as a Savior. For example:
1. **Genesis 3:15**: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." This passage is often seen as a prophecy about the conflict between good and evil that would be resolved through the Messiah's coming.
2. **Isaiah 53**: This chapter is often seen as a prophecy about Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, which are key events in His life and ministry.
Overall, while the Old Testament does not provide a detailed account of Jesus' birth, it contains many prophecies and allusions that point to His coming and role as the Messiah.
Here are 25 Bible verses that relate to Christmas:
1. "The birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, but before they were married, she was found to be pregnant." - Matthew 1:18
2. "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
3. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6
4. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
5. "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!" - Luke 2:14
6. "The Lord has brought forth salvation for me from Zion's house!" - Psalm 51:18-19
7. "You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus." - Matthew 1:21
8. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
9. "The angel said, 'Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.'" - Luke 1:30
10. "You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus." - Matthew 1:21
11. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6
12. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
13. "The Lord has brought forth salvation for me from Zion's house!" - Psalm 51:18-19
14. "For there is born to us a Child..." - John 1:14
15. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
16. "You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus." - Matthew 1:21
17. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6
18. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
19. "The Lord has brought forth salvation for me from Zion's house!" - Psalm 51:18-19
20. "For there is born to us a Child..." - John 1:14
21. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
22. "You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus." - Matthew 1:21
23. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given..." - Isaiah 9:6
24. "And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in cloths and laid Him in the manger." - Luke 2:7
25. "The Lord has brought forth salvation for me from Zion's house!" - Psalm 51:18-19
The birth of Jesus Christ is described in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically in chapters 1-2. Here's a summary:
**The Annunciation (Matthew 1:18-25)**
According to Matthew, an angel named Gabriel appeared to Joseph, the husband of Mary, in a dream. The angel told Joseph that Mary would bear a son who would be called "Jesus," which means "the Lord saves." This child would be conceived by the Holy Spirit and would be born of a virgin (Mary).
**The Census and Journey to Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-8)**
Around the time Jesus was born, Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken. This required Joseph and Mary to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, which was the ancestral hometown of King David. The journey was about 70 miles long.
**The Birth of Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12)**
While in Bethlehem, Mary gave birth to Jesus. According to Luke's Gospel (Luke 2:7), she wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, as there were no other accommodations available.
**The Visit from Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)**
After Jesus' birth, a group of wise men, known as the Magi or King Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, traveled to Jerusalem, seeking the newborn king. They followed a star that led them to Bethlehem, where they worshiped Jesus and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
**The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-18)**
After the Magi visited, an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, warning him to flee to Egypt because King Herod I, the king of Judea, sought to kill Jesus. The family stayed in Egypt until after Herod's death.
**The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19-23)**
After Herod's death, an angel appeared again, telling Joseph it was safe to return to Israel. They settled back in Nazareth, where Jesus grew up and began his public ministry.
In Matthew's account of Jesus' birth, there are some key themes:
1. **Divine conception**: Jesus is born of a virgin, emphasizing the supernatural nature of his existence.
2. **Prophecy fulfillment**: The events surrounding Jesus' birth fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah (e.g., Isaiah 7:14).
3. **The arrival of the Messiah**: Matthew's Gospel presents Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, who would bring salvation to humanity.
These themes set the stage for Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection, which are central to Christian theology.
Matthew 1:18-25 is a crucial passage in the Bible that records the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. Here's a brief summary and some key observations:
**The Announcement to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-20)**
Matthew begins by describing the circumstances leading up to Jesus' birth. The angel Gabriel appears to Joseph, Jesus' adoptive father, in a dream, announcing that his wife Mary will bear a son who will be called the Son of God (verse 20). This is a significant moment, as it shows that Joseph was a part of God's plan from the very beginning.
**The Conception of Jesus (Matthew 1:21-23)**
The passage then explains how Mary became pregnant with Jesus. The angel told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, and the power of the Most High would overshadow her (verse 20). This miraculous conception is what set Jesus apart from other human beings.
**Mary's Response (Matthew 1:24-25)**
The passage ends with Mary's response to the angel. She asked how this could happen, given that she was a virgin (verse 18). The angel reassured her that God would do exactly as He had promised. Mary's trust in God's plan is evident in her response.
Some key observations from these verses:
1. **God's sovereignty**: The passage highlights God's sovereignty over human events. Jesus' birth was not just a natural occurrence, but the result of divine planning and intervention.
2. **The virgin birth**: This event is unique to Jesus' conception. It emphasizes His divinity and sets Him apart from other human beings.
3. **Joseph's role**: Joseph's involvement in Jesus' life is significant. He was entrusted with raising Jesus, and his obedience to God's instructions (Matthew 1:24) demonstrates his faithfulness.
4. **Mary's trust**: Mary's response to the angel shows her trust in God's plan. She accepted what seemed impossible to human understanding, demonstrating her faith and humility.
These verses set the stage for Jesus' life and ministry, which would be marked by miracles, teachings, and ultimately, His death on the cross and resurrection.