Looking for Christmas Bible verses your children will actually remember? Kids memorize what they sing! That's why our album Christmas in His Word turns 10 real Bible verses into catchy memory songs. Read each verse below, then follow the link to watch the music video, sing along with the full lyrics, and print free coloring pages for your family or Sunday school class.
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1. God's Love β 1 John 4:9
βThis is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him.β
β 1 John 4:9
The heart of Christmas: God showed His love by sending His Son. A gentle, beautiful first verse for little ones to learn why we celebrate.
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2. God Gave His Son β John 3:16
βFor God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.β
β John 3:16
The most-loved verse in the Bible, in words children can sing by heart β God's gift of His Son, and eternal life for everyone who believes.
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3. God Goes With You β Deuteronomy 31:8
βThe Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.β
β Deuteronomy 31:8
For new places, big feelings and bedtime worries: God goes before your child and never, ever leaves. Pure comfort in one verse.
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4. Walk as Children of Light β Ephesians 5:8
βFor you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.β
β Ephesians 5:8
In Jesus, children are light in the Lord! This verse helps them connect their everyday choices with shining for Him.
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5. Let Your Light Shine β Matthew 5:16
βIn the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.β
β Matthew 5:16
Good deeds that point people to God β an upbeat favorite that helps kids see how their kindness glorifies their Father in heaven.
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6. Be Kind / Forgive β Ephesians 4:32
βBe kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.β
β Ephesians 4:32
Kindness and forgiveness for the playground and the dinner table β because God forgave us first. A verse every family needs on repeat.
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7. Serve with Gladness β Psalm 100:2
βWorship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.β
β Psalm 100:2
Worship the Lord with gladness! Psalm 100 turns serving God into a celebration, with joyful songs your kids will hum all week.
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8. Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks β 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
βRejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.β
β 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Three little habits with a big promise β rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. God's will, made singable.
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9. Rejoice and Be Glad β Psalm 118:24
βThe Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.β
β Psalm 118:24
βThis is the day the Lord has made!β A joyful morning verse that families love to say β and now sing β together.
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10. Rejoice! β Philippians 4:4
βRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!β
β Philippians 4:4
Our grand finale: rejoice in the Lord always β and just in case anyone missed it, the verse says it twice! A happy close to the Christmas journey.
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