The post contains Bible verses for Christmas reflection. These Bible verses are accompanied by faith expression artworks.
“Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘How will this be, since I am a virgin?’ The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.’” (Luke 1:30-35 / NCB)
“Therefore, you will be given this sign by the Lord himself: The virgin will be with child, and she will give birth to a son, and she will name him Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14 / NCB)
“… to those who did accept him and who believed in his name he granted the power to become children of God….” (John 1:12 / NCB)
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. And we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14 / NCB)
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the shadow of death a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:1 / NCB)
“That which came to be found life in him, and the life was the light of the human race.” (John 1:3-4 / NCB)
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has been unable to overcome it.” (John 1:5 / NCB)
“For this day in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ, the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 / NCB)
“That which came to be found life in him, and the life was the light of the human race. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has been unable to overcome it.” (John 1:3-5 / NCB)
“Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them [shepherds in the field at night] … They were terror-stricken, but the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:9-10 / NCB)
“After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem… wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.’” (Matthew 2:1-2 / NCB)
“But from you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, among the tiniest of the clans of Judah, from you will come forth for me one who is to be a ruler in Israel, one whose origins are from the distant past, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:1 / NCB)
“Arise and shine forth, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has dawned upon you. Even though darkness covers the earth and thick darkness enshrouds the peoples, upon you the Lord will shine, and over you his glory will appear.” (Isaiah 60:1-2 / NCB)
“… the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for I bring you good news of great joy for all the people. For this day in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ, the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11 / NCB)
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to all those on whom his favor rests.’” (Luke 2:13-14 / NCB)
MARY’S MAGNIFICAT
“And Mary said, ‘My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.’” (Luke 1:46-55 / KJV)
