Christmas: Celebrating the First Advent of Christ

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)

In honor of the birth of Christ, we have provided this collection of materials to celebrate this wondrous season. Our desire is that this page would serve as a starting point for those seeking to study this great occasion.

The content is divided up into six different types:

• Bible Accounts (Text)
• Bible Accounts (Audio)
• Hymns
• Text Commentaries
• Audio Sermons
• Images

Bible Accounts (Text)

Advent Readings: From Genesis to Revelation

These twenty Scripture readings are categorized into four key areas of Christ's incarnation: "Promise of the Savior," "Anticipation of the Savior," "Birth of the Savior," and "Reflecting on the Savior." Titles are included with each passage to help readers celebrate the unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture. These readings are available online and as downloadable PDFs in the KJV, NKJV, NIV, ESV, and CSB versions of the Bible.

Available online and as downloadable PDFs in the KJV, NKJV, NIV, ESV, and CSB versions of the Bible

Click here to read Advent Readings: From Genesis to Revelation

Prophecies Concerning the Birth of Christ

• Isaiah 7:14
• Isaiah 9:6
• Micah 5:2

The Birth of Jesus Foretold

• Luke 1:26-45
• Matthew 1:18-25

The Magnificat (Mary’s Song of Praise)

• Luke 1:46-56

John the Baptist’s Birth

• Luke 1:57-66

The Prophecy of Zechariah

• Luke 1:67-80

The Birth of Jesus Christ

• Luke 2:1-7

Angels Appear to Shepherds

• Luke 2:8-21

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

• Luke 2:22-38

The Visit of the Wisemen

• Matthew 2:1-12

Bible Accounts (Audio)

Matthew’s Account of the First Advent

• New King James Version (NKJV)
• New Living Translation (NLT)
• King James Version (KJV)

Luke’s Account of the First Advent

• New King James Version (NKJV)
• New Living Translation (NLT)
• King James Version (KJV)

Both the New King James Version (NKJV) and the New Living Translation (NLT) are under copyright.

Hymns

• Angels We Have Heard on High
• Away in a Manger
• God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
• Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
• Joy to the World
• O Come, All Ye Faithful
• O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
• O Holy Night
• O Little Town of Bethlehem
• Silent Night

Text Commentaries, Sermons, and Writings

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausett & Brown

• Commentary on the Birth of Christ

David Guzik

• Study Guide for the Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Christ
• Study Guide for Jesus' Birth and Boyhood

Matthew Henry

• Commentary on the Birth and Infancy of Jesus

Sermons:

George Whitefield

• The Observation of the Birth of Christ, the Duty of All Christians; or the True Way of Keeping Christmas

Charles Spurgeon

• The Incarnation and Birth of Christ
• The First Christmas Carol
• Going Home—A Christmas Sermon
• A Christmas Question
• Joy Born at Bethlehem

Martin Luther on the Incarnation

• The Appearing of the Grace of God — Titus 2:11-15
• God’s Grace Received Must Be Bestowed — Titus 3:4-8

Writings:

Athanasius of Alexandria

• On the Incarnation of the Word

Richard Newton

• The Life of Jesus for the Young — The Birth of Christ

Audio Sermons

Bill Acton

• 24 sermons for Christmas and Advent

David Hocking

• The Birth of the Messiah

Chuck Missler

• Presentation of a King
• The Magi

Chuck Smith

• Luke 2

Images

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