25 Bible Verses For Christmas-Celebrate Advent
Updated 24.10.2025
Bring your focus back to Jesus and the true meaning of the Christmas season, with these 25 Christmas Bible Verses. A verse for each day of advent; Let the words of the Bible guide you through the month. These verses are split into five sections including the nativity story; The prophesies of Jesus, Mary the mother of Jesus, the journey to Bethlehem, Jesus’s birth and finally verses to remind you of God’s peace, hope and love in this season and for the New year ahead.
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Tis’ the season
It’s easy to let the Advent month turn into a season of rush and stress. This year as a family we have promised to dial it back a notch, less spending, less rushing and less stress. For the first time ever we are not having a traditional Christmas dinner on Christmas day and opting for an Indian take out. Yep, you read that correctly. Our kids idea and I am slowly but surely coming round to it. But what will I do if I am not cooking on Christmas morning? Wow, I’ll actually have a little time- or maybe I’ll just be cooking for Boxing day!
Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas this holiday season
Traditional Christmas or alternative, whether you have a lot or a little, the story of the birth of Jesus remains the same- a saviour for mankind. Born into this world as a tiny baby, fully God and in human form. Jesus- bringing peace, love and the hope of eternal life to everyone who believes in him.
25 Bible Verses For Christmas-Celebrate Advent
Bible Prophesies of Jesus
Some 700 years before Jesus was born prophets such as Isaiah and Micah, prophesied Jesus’s birth and coming (you can read more about the prophecies of Jesus here)
1st December
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel- God with us”
2nd December
Isaiah 40:3
“A voice cries, ‘In the Wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”
3rd December
Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem, 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.”
4th December
Isaiah 11:1
“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a branch will bear fruit. The spirit of the Lord will rest on him.”
5th December
Isaiah 9: 6-7
“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.”
Mary-mother of Jesus
Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary’s story reveals the surrender of her heart to God’s will. An ordinary, young girl, God chose Mary-placing his favor upon her.
6th December
Luke 1: 26-28
“In the sixth month, God sent Gabriel angel to a town in Gaililee called Nazareth to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, ‘’Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
7th December
Luke 1: 30-32
“And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the son of the most high.”
8th December
Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary; “may it happen to me as you have said.” And the angel left her.”
9th December
Luke 1: 46-49
“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me.”
The Journey to Bethlehem
In the time of King Herod, Joseph and a heavily pregnant Mary travelled to Bethlehem. They were followed by the wise men or ‘magi’ who brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Gifts in their time that were known to be of significant value. Gifts worthy of a king. The birth of Jesus Christ is our perfect gift – a gift symbolising God’s love.
10th December
Luke 2: 4-7
“Joseph went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to the town of Bethlehem in Judea, the birthplace of King David. Joseph went there because he was a descendant of David. He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant, and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby. She gave birth to her first son, wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger—there was no room for them to stay in the inn.”
11th December
Matthew 2: 9-11
“…and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.”
The Birth Announced
12th December
Luke 2: 8-9
“Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.”
13th December
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. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
14th December
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.”
15th December
Luke: 19-20
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”
Bible Verses of Peace for the season
16th December
Matthew: 5-9
Blessed are the peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
17th December
Philippians: 4-7
The Peace of God
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
18th December
Psalm: 91-4
Refuge under his wings
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.”
19th December
Psalm: 4-8
Dwell in Safety
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”
Bible Verses of Hope for the season
A God of Hope; As another year draws to a close, and we look forward to a new year, it’s a time of reflection, gratitude and hope. What are your hopes for next year? Whatever they are, trust God with them, let God direct you and partner with him in prayer.
20th December
Romans: 15-13
Our hope comes from God
“Our hope comes from God. May he fill you with joy and peace because of your trust in Him. May your hope grow stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
21st December
Hebrews: 11-1
Faith
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
22nd December
Jeremiah: 29-11
Hope & a future
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Bible Verses of Love for the season
23rd December
1 John: 4-9
“…he first loved us”
“We love because he first loved us.”
24th December
Psalm: 63-3
“steadfast love”
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
25th December
1 Corinthians: 13-13
“the greatest is love”
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Love with all your heart
Jesus said ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your mind’ (Matthew 22: 37). He states that this is the first and greatest commandment. As we practice this in our own lives it helps us to then love others. Jesus then tells us to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’. This season think about those that you love, but also those that you can reach out to and show love in small and meaningful ways.
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