Verse of the Day: Matthew 2:2 Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star in the East and have come to worship him. The long-awaited sign of the Savior’s birth finally appeared in the night sky, a star unlike any other. The magi recognizing its significance, knew … Continue reading Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
Mark 16:15 Verse of the Day: Mark 16:15 he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” The Christmas carol “Do You Hear What I Hear?” describes how the news of the birth of Jesus might have swept across the land. From the lamb to the shepherd boy … Continue reading Do You Hear What I Hear?
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:4-6 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While … Continue reading O Little Town of Bethlehem
Emmanuel
Verse of the Day: Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel which means “God with us”. The prophecy by Isaiah, which was inspired by God, revealed the birth of Jesus by a virgin and that they would call Him Emmanuel, which means God with … Continue reading Emmanuel
Away in a Manger
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. On the very “first Christmas” Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room at the … Continue reading Away in a Manger
Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!
Verse of the Day: 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. Over 2000 years ago an angel appeared … Continue reading Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!
Immanuel
Verse of the Day: Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel which means “God with us”. The prophecy revealed the birth of Jesus and they will call Him Immanuel, which means God with us. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us … Continue reading Immanuel
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:4-6 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. … Continue reading O Little Town of Bethlehem
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 22:6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Christmas is a great opportunity to start teaching children about Jesus. You can find ways to teach them the story of how and why Jesus was … Continue reading Jesus is the Reason for the Season