Christmas Bible Reading Plans

Concordia University Texas is a Christ-centered university, and we love celebrating Christmas!

In Luke 2:10–11, an angel of the Lord appears to shepherds out in the fields and announces,
"'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.'"

This good news of Jesus Christ is the reason we celebrate Christmas. We celebrate that God sent His only Son into the world to save us from our sins. Advent, which begins on December 1 and ends December 24, is a time for celebrating the good news of the gospel, and it's a time for Christians to anticipate the second return of Christ in glory.

As you prepare for Christmas with decorations, baking, seeing family and more, make sure to prepare your heart to celebrate the true reason for the season - Jesus Christ.

To help you celebrate Christmas, we've searched and found some great Bible studies for you to enjoy throughout December. You can even read the Scripture together with your family!

Month-Long Reading Plan

Blessingsoverflowing.com offers a reading plan for the full 31 days of December. If you miss a day or two, simply double up on another day.

Day 1	Jeremiah 33:14
Day 2	Micah 5:2
Day 3	Isaiah 11:1–2
Day 4	Malachi 3:1
Day 5	Mark 1:1–3
Day 6	John 1:1–5
Day 7	Isaiah 7:14
Day 8	Luke 1:26–28
Day 9	Luke 1:29–33
Day 10	Luke 1:34–38
Day 11	Luke 1:46–55
Day 12	Matthew 1:18–19
Day 13	Matthew 1:20–21
Day 14	Matthew 1:22–25
Day 15	Luke 2:1–3
Day 16	Luke 2:4–7
Day 17	Luke 2:8–9
Day 18	Luke 2:10–12
Day 19	Luke 2:13–14
Day 20	Luke 2:15–16
Day 21	Luke 2:17–20
Day 22	Matthew 2:1–2
Day 23	Matthew 2:3–8
Day 24	Matthew 2:9–12
Day 25	Isaiah 9:6
Day 26	Galatians 4:4–5
Day 27	James 1:17
Day 28	2 Corinthians 9:15
Day 29	Luke 2:30–32
Day 30	Romans 15:4
Day 31	1 Peter 1:13

20-Day Reading Plan

Organicchristianliving.com offers a 20–day reading plan that takes you through the journey of Jesus' birth, from preparing the way for His birth to the wise men visiting Jesus.

Day 1	John 1:1–5, 14–18
Day 2	Luke 1:1–25
Day 3	Luke 1:57–66 John 1:6–9
Day 4	Luke 1:67–80
Day 5	Luke 3:1–6 John 1:19–42
Day 6	Luke 1:26–38
Day 7	Luke 1:39–45
Day 8	Luke 1:46–56
Day 9	Matthew 1:18–25
Day 10	Luke 2:1–7
Day 11	Luke 2:8–14 John 10:1–30
Day 12	Luke 2:15–20 Isaiah 9:6–7
Day 13	Matthew 1:1–17
Day 14	Luke 2:21–38
Day 15	Isaiah 53
Day 16	Matthew 2:1–12 Micah 5:2
Day 17	Matthew 2:13–15 Psalm 2
Day 18	Matthew 2:16–23 Proverbs 19:21
Day 19	Luke 2:39–52
Day 20	1 John 4:9–11 Psalm 98

10-Day Reading Plan

Here's a plan, put together by Christianbook.com, which incorporates the Christmas story throughout 10 days.

Day 1	John 1:1–18
Day 2	Luke 1:26–38
Day 3	Matthew 1:18–25
Day 4	Luke 2:1–7
Day 5	Luke 2:8–20
Day 6	Matthew 2:1–12
Day 7	Matthew 2:13–23
Day 8	Matthew 1:1–17
Day 9	Isaiah 53
Day 10	Isaiah 9:6

Christmas Tree Lighting

Celebrate Christmas at Concordia University Texas! Join us for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5, at 6:30 p.m. on the Pier (between Cedel Hall and Building D).

View pictures from Concordia's 2018 Christmas Tree Lighting!