Use some of the most popular Christmas Scriptures for an easy way to teach your kids the true meaning of Christmas.
Should I teach my kids some popular Christmas Scriptures?
There can be great cultural pressure for Christian moms to spend the Christmas season focusing on all the usual holiday traditions… photos with Santa, decorating the tree, touring beautiful light displays.
Those things can be awesome.
But if that’s the main focus of your family’s Christmas season… you are missing what really matters.
The Advent and Christmas season is a GREAT time for family discipleship!
There are popular Christmas Bible verses that are easy to talk about during this time of year. It is a prime opportunity to disciple your kids and teach them Scripture.
And yes, every Bible passage is powerful and meaningful. But since it’s Christmas time, why not choose popular Christmas Scriptures that help your children actually learn the full Christmas story?
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Using the Bible to teach your kids the Christmas story
Over the past few years, I’ve loved using the Christmas season to look closely at Scripture passages that help me know Jesus better.
And now that my kids are 3 and 6 years old, they’re really starting to memorize Scripture and know Bible stories better and better.
Which means I want them to know THESE Scriptures! At Christmas, I want them to zoom in with me on the Bible verses that most closely point to Jesus’ identity and mission.
Yes, I have a 25-day Christmas Devotional (mom version, dad version, kid version… and a family bundle of all 3!) to dive deeply into these Scriptures with reflection, prayer, and family conversation.
But to keep things simple, today I want to share the Christmas story with you in 7 easy Scripture passages.
Let’s walk you through the full Christmas story. These Christmas Scriptures are easy to share with your kids, and they will help you keep your family focused on the true meaning of Christmas.
Let’s dive in!
The best 7 Christmas Scriptures for learning the full story
These 7 popular Christmas Scriptures will help you prepare your heart and your family for a Christ-centered Christmas. (And you don’t have to memorize them to enjoy them!)
Read them with your kids. Talk about what they mean. They will help you connect the dots of the full Christmas story.
GO DEEPER with a full 25-day Christmas Devotional or Biblical Advent Calendar.
(1) Isaiah 9:2-7
This is a perfect Scripture to start with, because it is a clear prophecy of Jesus’ birth. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…” These are famous verses for a reason!
As you prepare your family to celebrate Jesus’ birth, start with this incredible prophecy.
(2) Isaiah 11:1-10
Another great prophecy from the Old Testament, which all points to Jesus and God’s story of salvation.
This passage of Scripture shows how Jesus will rule – with justice and righteousness! It paints a picture of what life will be like thanks to the birth of Jesus.
(3) Luke 1:26-38
After teaching your kids some famous and popular Christmas Scriptures in the Old Testament, jump forward to the New Testament.
Here in the Gospel of Luke, we see the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary, to tell her she is going to have a baby. Jesus is coming! Don’t skip over this passage; it makes Jesus’ birth all the more powerful and amazing.
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(4) Luke 2:1-40
This is what the Christmas holiday is specifically about: the birth of Jesus. (You’ll find the same story in Matthew 1:18-25.)
This is probably the most popular Christmas Scripture in the whole Bible. Teach it to your kids, and talk through the amazing details of this story.
(5) Colossians 1:15-23
Yes, Jesus has been born… but there are several more Bible passages that will help you teach your kids why that really matters!
This passage in Colossians is a beautiful picture of the gospel. We see an amazing description of Jesus’ glory, and a clear telling of how He has saved us and redeemed us. This is why Christmas matters!
(6) Romans 13:11-14
One of the amazing truths about Christmas is that Jesus is going to come back!
This Bible passage points to our time now, as we wait for Jesus’ return. “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (verse 12)
We see a picture of waiting well, which we want to teach our kids to do too.
(7) Revelation 22
This is probably not a part of the Bible that you think of as a popular Christmas Scripture… but here is where Jesus’ birth ultimately leads.
He is coming again and we will live with God forever in the new heaven and earth!
As you teach your kids the true Christmas story, teach them the final conclusion: an eternity of joy and peace with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Dive into popular Christmas Scriptures with your kids... and every other Scripture too!
Reading the Bible can sometimes feel confusing. And teaching our kids can be overwhelming! But both are incredibly meaningful.
Christmas is a great time for family discipleship. Yes, the culture puts a spotlight on Santa and cookies and decorations. But you’ll enjoy all those fun traditions far more if the true spiritual depth of Christmas is the centerpiece for your family.
Grab a biblical Advent calendar to dive into 25 Bible readings and reflections as you prepare for Christmas.
Or, go all-in with my Christmas devotional to allow for journaling, reflection, and space for prayer! (There is a version for mom, dad, and kids – and a family bundle is available too.)
It’s never a bad time to open the Bible with your kids. Christmas is a great time to start.
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