“On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0BJonwPCds “We three kings of Orient are – Bearing gifts we traverse afar – Field and fountain, moor… Read More »

“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.” (Galatians 4:4-5) Today’s verse forms a deep connection to the Christmas story by emphasizing the divine timing, purpose, and significance of Christ’s… Read More »

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) Throughout the bible, Jesus has been called many names, with today’s verse giving us four to consider. What… Read More »

“and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” (Luke 2:7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKo489HzE8M “Away in a manger – No crib for a bed – The little Lord Jesus – Lay down His sweet head The stars… Read More »

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) This verse can be beautifully connected to the Christmas story, highlighting themes of divine connection, dependence on Christ, and the life-giving nature of Jesus’… Read More »

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, 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.” (Micah 5:2) Today’s verse is one of the many Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by our Lord and Savior, Christ… Read More »

“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” (Psalm 130:5) “Christian hope is the confident expectation and trust in God’s promises, particularly the ultimate fulfillment of those promises through Jesus Christ. It is not simply wishful thinking, but a deeply rooted assurance based on the belief… Read More »

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52:7) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1RpUV2AQ24 “Go, tell it on the mountain – Over the hills and everywhere – Go, tell it on the mountain – That… Read More »

“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.” (Luke 2:19-20) We celebrate Christmas because God has already become man, born of a woman. But as Christians,… Read More »

“Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” (John 6:35) “Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Savior who came into the world to bring salvation and eternal life. In John 6:35, Jesus proclaims Himself as the… Read More »