There are Bible verses to teach kids the Christmas story all about the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
As Christian parents, we want to teach our children about Jesus‘ birth and how He is the Savior of the world. To instill in them a desire to know the Lord and to want to live for Him. By making Christmas Christ-centered, over the years the seeds planted in their young hearts will sprout into a deep faith that keeps them on the right path of hope.
The Bible verses that share the birth of Jesus are inspiring and true stories of how God made a way to redeem His beloved creation, and it’s a privilege as Christian parents to get to fill our children’s hearts with this hope.
My husband and I try to make Christmas focused on Jesus for our children, we have lots of fun traditions, gift time, delicious food, and all the things that make Christmas special, but we always aim to make Christ the center. There is no greater thing to celebrate than Christ our Savior coming into this world and making a way to wash away our sins. It’s a glorious hope that is worth rejoicing over, and we want our children to know that hope and live in the truth.
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If you are a Christian parent and you desire to teach your children about Christ’s birth and you’re looking for Bible verses to help, then below are 20 Scriptures about the Christmas story.
What Are Some Bible Verses To Teach Children The Christmas Story Of Jesus Birth?
1) Isaiah 9:6 – For Unto Us A Child Is Born, To Us A Son Is Given
Isaiah 9:6 NIV says “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
This verse explains the power of Jesus the Savior, He is a Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. It teaches children the power of Christ and how He came to be victorious and make a way for salvation and victory through Him.
This Nativity Craft For Kids is a fun way to let kids be creative while learning about the birth of Jesus. A fun Christmas craft that keeps the focus Christ-centered!
2) John 1:14 – The Word Became Flesh And Made His Dwelling Among Us
John 1:14 NIV says “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
This verse teaches kids that Jesus is the Word, He became flesh and made His dwelling amongst mankind, He is the One and only Son of God and full of grace and truth.
3) Luke 2:10-11 – The Angel Said To Them, “Do Not Be Afraid. I Bring You Good News That Will Cause Great Joy For All People.”
Luke 2:10-11 NIV says 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.”
The angel came to bring good news for all people: In the town of David, Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, was born. He is the Messiah and the Lord. This good news is the most joyous news to hear, Jesus came to make a way for salvation for all mankind.
The good news is Jesus our Savior, and part of instilling God’s truth in children is by blessing them with their very own Kid’s Bible so they can have access to reading the Bible anytime they want. It helps get them excited about learning biblical truth because it’s extra special when it belongs to them!
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4) Matthew 2:10-11 – When They Saw The Star, They Were Overjoyed
Matthew 2:10-11 NIV says “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. 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.”
The three wise men in the Bible saw a bright star and were filled with abundant joy. They went to visit the newborn baby, who was the Savior of the world. They brought Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, and they worshipped Him. They had been waiting for this exciting news of the arrival of the Savior and it finally came.
5) Galatians 4:4-5 – God Sent His Son, Born Of A Woman, Born Under The Law, To Redeem Those Under The Law
Galatians 4:4-5 NIV says “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.”
In God’s perfect timing, He sent His One and only Son who was born of a woman named Mary, born under the law, to redeem and set free those under the law. Because of this great gift God gave us through Jesus Christ, we can be adopted into God’s family and be children of God.
6) Luke 2:8-12 – Shepherds Were Living In The Fields Nearby, Keeping Watch Over Their Flocks At Night, An Angel Appeared
Luke 2:8-12 NIV says “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for everyone. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You shall find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
As the Shepherds were watching over their flocks of sheep an angel appeared to them with the glory of God shining around them. They were afraid, so the angel told them not to fear because he brought them the good news of great joy for all people. A Savior has been born, He is the Messiah and the Lord, and to find Him wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.
Children can learn how amazing it was to hear the news of Jesus’ birth, it was a time everyone was hoping and patiently waiting for and when they got the news that He had been born, it was a special and glorious time of celebration.
7) Matthew 1:23 – The Virgin Will Conceive And Give Birth To A Son, They Will Call Him Immanuel (God With Us)
Matthew 1:23 NIV says “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel.”( Which means “God With Us”)
God chose Mary to give birth to a son, who would be the Savior of the world. His name will be called Immanuel which means “God with us.”
God gave us the greatest gift anyone could ever receive, through Jesus His Son, He provided a way for mankind to be reconnected to God and to set us free from the burden of sin and death.
8) Luke 1:30-31 – The Angel Said To Her “Do Not Be Afraid, Mary, You Have Found Favor With God, You Will Conceive And Give Birth To A Son
Luke 1:30-31 NIV says But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call Him Jesus.”
An angel appeared to Mary who would be Jesus’ mother, and he told her not to be afraid because God had chosen her to give birth to the Savior of the world, the angel told her to call His name Jesus.
9) Zechariah 9:9 – Your King Comes To You, Righteous And Victorious
Zechariah 9:9 NIV says “Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
This verse explains the joy and excitement that Jesus the King is coming. He is the righteous and victorious One, who is above all else and He will bring salvation.
10) Luke 2:14 – Glory To God In The Highest Heaven, And On Earth Peace To Those On Whom His Favor Rests
Luke 2:14 NIV says “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”
God provided a way for mankind to be saved, and what a glorious hope we have through Him. All glory belongs to God in the highest heaven, and He gives peace to those people on earth who live according to His truth.
11) Matthew 1:21 – She Will Give Birth To A Son, Name Him Jesus Because He Will Save His People From Their Sins
Matthew 1:21 NIV says “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
This verse shares about the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. Mary was chosen by God to give birth to Him and she was told to name Him Jesus because He is the One who can save people from their sins and forgive them and set them free.
12) Luke 2:20 – The Shepherds Returned, Glorifying And Praising God For All The Things They Have Heard And Seen
Luke 2:20 NIV says “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they have heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.”
The shepherds who had been waiting for this glorious time to come, were thrilled and praising God for all they had seen and heard, they were so happy to hear that the Savior of the world had been born.
13) Numbers 24:17 – A Star Will Come Out Of Jacob, A Scepter Will Rise Out Of Israel
Numbers 24:17 NIV says “I see Him, but not now; I behold Him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth.”
This verse shares what would happen through Jesus’ birth and His coming as the Savior of the world. How He would overcome sin and death and bring victory and salvation to the world.
14) Luke 2:7 – She Gave Birth To Her Firstborn, A Son, She Wrapped Him In Cloths And Placed Him In A Manger
Luke 2:7 NIV says “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.”
Mary was the mother of Jesus, and after she gave birth to Him she wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger because it was the only available spot they could find since all the guest rooms were full.
15) Luke 1:32-33 – He Will Be Great And Will Be Called The Son Of The Most High. The Lord God Will Give Him The Throne Of His Father David
Luke 1:32-33 NIV says “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; His kingdom will never end.”
This verse explains Jesus as the Savior, He will be great and called the Son of the Most High, He will be the One true King whose throne will reign forever, it will never come to an end.
16) Philippians 2:9-10 – God Gave Him The Name Above Every Name, That Every Knee Should Bow, In Heaven And On Earth
Philippians 2:9-10 NIV says “Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on the earth and under the earth.”
God gave Jesus the name above any other name, and in Jesus’ name, every knee will bow before Him in all the heavens and the earth. His name is above all others, and He is the One who can set mankind free from sin and death.
17) 2 Corinthians 9:15 – Thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift
2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV says “Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!”
Jesus Christ our Savior is the greatest gift of all, and God deserves the glory, praise, and thanksgiving for giving us this amazing gift that fills us with hope.
18) Luke 1:35 – The Holy One To Be Born Will Be Called The Son Of God
Luke 1:35 NIV says “The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
The holy One to be born will be called the Son of God, that is Jesus Christ the Savior of the world. He was sent by God to make a way of salvation for mankind.
19) Philippians 2:8-11 – Being Found In Human Appearance, He Humbled Himself By Becoming Obedient To Death On A Cross
Philippians 2:8-11 NIV says “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross!
This verse describes Jesus as a man, He humbled Himself and willingly gave His life as the Savior of the world. He obeyed God’s plan and gave His life to bring salvation to all mankind. He was born in a manger, and faithfully lived His life with no sin, and He willingly gave Himself as the One who could save mankind from their sins.
20) John 1:9-10 – The True Light That Gives Light To Everyone Was Coming Into The World
John 1:9-10 NIV says “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through Him, the world did not recognize Him.”
Jesus is the true light, He gives light to everyone who will receive His gift of salvation. Though the world was made through Him, the people of the world didn’t accept Him as the Lord. Many chose to reject Him and they did not give Him recognition as the Savior.
These 20 Bible verses to teach kids the Christmas story can help explain to them the reason we celebrate Christmas. Through Christ coming into the world and defeating sin and death we have a glorious hope and a bright future to look forward to. Christmas is a time to remember the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ our Savior being born in a manger and then being obedient in His life to conquer sin and death. Because of Jesus’ birth, we have reasons to rejoice and celebrate!
