10 Christmas Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize

Ten beloved Christmas verses β€” and a joyful song for every single one, so your kids can sing Scripture by heart this season.

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

β€œThis 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€” 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.

🎡 Watch β€œGod's Love” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

2. God Gave His Son β€” John 3:16

β€œFor 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€” 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.

🎡 Watch β€œGod Gave His Son” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

3. God Goes With You β€” Deuteronomy 31:8

β€œThe 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€” 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.

🎡 Watch β€œGod Goes With You” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

5. Let Your Light Shine β€” Matthew 5:16

β€œIn the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

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.

🎡 Watch β€œLet Your Light Shine” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

6. Be Kind / Forgive β€” Ephesians 4:32

β€œBe kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

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.

🎡 Watch β€œBe Kind / Forgive” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

8. Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks β€” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

β€œRejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.”

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.

🎡 Watch β€œRejoice, Pray, Give Thanks” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

10. Rejoice! β€” Philippians 4:4

β€œRejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

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.

🎡 Watch β€œRejoice!” β€” Song, Lyrics & Verse

Keep the Verses Going! 🌟

Print the free coloring sample β€” every page carries its Bible verse, with a QR code that plays the matching song while your kids color.