Have you read the entire story of Christmas? Now’s your chance! Fifteen simple readings will take you from the first visiting angel to the young family returning to Nazareth from their temporary home in Egypt.
Below each reading you will find reflections to take you deeper into it’s wonder and meaning. Some days have only one reflection and some have more. Just click on the blue links.
If you would like to read about the birth of Jesus (Day 6) on Christmas Day, start this reading plan on December 20th with one scripture reading per day.
As you read, I pray you will experience the wonder of the real meaning of Christmas: Jesus, God with Us. Merry Christmas! – Lisa <><
Day 1: Luke 1:5-25
Zechariah and Gabriel
Day 2: Luke 1:26-38
Mary and Gabriel
Day 3: Luke 1:39-56
Mary Visits Elizabeth
Day 4: Luke 1:57-80
Zechariah’s Prayer
The Covenant Continues
Day 5: Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph’s Dream
Mary and Joseph
God With Us
Day 6: Luke 2:1-7
Jesus Is Born
Making a Home for God
Day 7: Luke 2:8-14
Angels and Shepherds
Day 8: Luke 2:15-20
The Shepherds’ Visit
Day 9: John 1:1-18
Jesus, The Word of God
Vulnerable God
Jesus, The Light, Has Come
Praising God’s Marvelous Light
Day 10: Luke 2:21
Jesus is Circumcised
Day 11: Luke 2:22-38
Simeon and Anna
Active Waiting
Day 12: Matthew 2:1-12
The Wise Ones
The Star
Gift Giving
Day 13: Matthew 2:13-15
Run for Your Life
Day 14: Matthew 2:16-18
Herod’s Genocide
Day 15: Matthew 2:19-23
Returning from Egypt