"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 7:14

"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 9:6

In Acts 20:32, the Apostle Paul declared: "And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up." 

This Christmas, do something that will refresh and strengthen your soul. These 25 short, daily Bible readings highlight the birth of Jesus and the purpose for His coming. Related Old Testament passages are also featured.

Christmas Bible Reading Plan

Grow closer to Christ through The Christmas Bible Reading Plan and recapture the reason for the season! 

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• 1  John 1:1
   
• 2  Luke 1:26
   
• 3  Luke 1:5
   
• 4  Luke 1:39
   
• 5  Luke 1:57
   
• 6  Matthew 1:18
   
• 7  Matthew 1:1
   
• 8  Luke 3:23
   
• 9  Luke 2:1
   
• 10  Luke 2:8
   
• 11  Luke 2:21
   
• 12  Matthew 2:1
   
• 13  Matthew 2:13
   
• 14  Matthew 2:19
   
• 15  Luke 2:41
   
• 16  John 3:22
   
• 17  John 5:16
   
• 18  Matthew 11:2
   
• 19  Matthew 17:1
   
• 20  John 10:1
   
• 21  Luke 18:15
   
• 22  Matthew 20:17
   
• 23  Luke 18:31
   
• 24  John 12:37
   
• 25  Luke 24:1

Read more Bible verses about Christmas and the Birth of Christ! 

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This article is part of our larger Christmas and Advent resource library centered around the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. We hope these articles help you understand the meaning and story behind important Christian holidays and dates and encourage you as you take time to reflect on all that God has done for us through his son Jesus Christ!

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