Verse of the Day: Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So … Continue reading Christ the Savior is Born!
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O Holy Night
Verse of the Day: John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. The star was shining brightly in the City of David on the night the Savior was born. God sent His only Son to offer the grace of … Continue reading O Holy Night
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
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Verse of the Day: 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, good will toward men God's good will in sending the Messiah brought peace into the world. The plan of redemption brings glory … Continue reading Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
We Three Kings
Verse of the Day: Matthew 2:11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. The magi, also referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, had followed the star to Jerusalem and … Continue reading We Three Kings
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
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 that the Savior had been born finally appeared in the night sky. The magi knew that the King of the … Continue reading Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Do You Hear What I Hear?
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 all the … Continue reading Do You Hear What I Hear?
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 inn. What … Continue reading Away in a Manger
God Sent His Son
Verse of the Day: Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. God had predetermined that He would send His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. When that time came He sent … Continue reading God Sent His Son
Name Above All Names
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Messiah, born to a virgin, is a gift from God, His only … Continue reading Name Above All Names