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This article aims to highlight the wonders of Short Bible Verses about Christmas for Young children that serve as a doorway to the timeless Christmas tale. Through these lyrics, we hope to instill in our children, not just the story of a miraculous birth but also the virtues of love, joy, and serenity that are fundamental to our existence.
Explore with us on this scriptural journey designed to inspire and involve our youngest family members in the magic of Christmas.
Short Bible Verses About Christmas For Young Children
Christmas reveals itself as a season steeped in history and significance via the sparkling lights of holiday decorations and the comforting sound of well-known carols. In the merry frenzy of feasts and gift-giving, there’s a deep chance to re-establish a connection with the holiday’s spiritual core.
Simple Scriptures for Kids
1. Matthew 1:21
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
2. Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
3. Isaiah 9:6
“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.”
4. Matthew 2:10
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”
5. Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
6. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
7. Micah 5:2
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”
8. Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
9. Luke 1:37
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
10. Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Brief Bible Verses Perfect for Young Children
11. Luke 2:10
“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'”
12. Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).”
13. John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
14. Isaiah 7:14b
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
15. Luke 2:20
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.”
16. Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.”
17. Isaiah 9:6b
“And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
18. Luke 2:13-14
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'”
19. Luke 2:16
“And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.”
20. Matthew 2:9b
“And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.”
Teaching the Christmas Story
21. Luke 2:12
“And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
22. Matthew 2:2
“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
23. Luke 2:15
“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.'”
24. Matthew 2:12
“And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.”
25. Luke 2:19
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
26. Matthew 2:10b
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”
27. Luke 2:17
“And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.”
28. Matthew 2:13
“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.'”
29. Luke 2:21
“At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”
30. Matthew 2:1
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem.”
Short and Sweet Verses for Children
31. Luke 2:16
“And they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.”
32. Matthew 2:3
“When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.”
33. Luke 2:18
“And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.”
34. Matthew 2:14
“And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt.”
35. Luke 2:22
“And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.”
36. Matthew 2:16
“Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.”
37. Luke 2:25
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”
38. Matthew 2:15
“And remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.'”
39. Luke 2:29
“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word.”
40. Matthew 2:6
“And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.”
Introducing Young Minds to Short Bible Verses on Christmas
41. Matthew 1:18
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.”
42. Luke 2:23
“(As it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.’)”
43. Matthew 1:22
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).”
44. Luke 2:24
“And to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.'”
45. Matthew 2:4
“And assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.”
46. Luke 2:28
“He took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,”
47. Matthew 1:24
“When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,”
48. Luke 2:30
“For my eyes have seen your salvation.”
49. Matthew 2:5
“They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:'”
50. Luke 2:32
“A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
Small Scripture Gems for Children’s Joyful Hearts
51. Matthew 2:8
“And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.'”
52. Luke 2:38
“And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
53. Matthew 2:16b
“He sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.”
54. Luke 2:39
“And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.”
55. Matthew 1:25
“But knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”
56. Luke 2:40
“And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.”
57. Matthew 2:12b
“And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.”
58. Luke 2:42
“And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.”
59. Matthew 2:15b
“This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.'”
60. Luke 2:48
“And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, ‘Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.'”
Conclusion
These passages, in their simplicity, not only convey the deep meaning of the birth narrative of Christ, but they also sow the seeds of compassion, thankfulness, and faith into the young minds of our children. With its enchanted fusion of faith and tradition, Christmas becomes a prime time to plant the seeds of enduring ideals.
May our children’s hearts be warmed by these few phrases and directed toward a life that is surrounded by the enduring light of love and compassion.
