December 2025 Reading Plan


the meaning of Christmas


Week 1 – Promises of a Savior (Prophecy)

  • Dec 1 – Genesis 3:14–15 – The first promise of redemption
  • Dec 2 – Genesis 12:1–3 – Through Abraham all nations blessed
  • Dec 3 – Numbers 24:17 – A star shall rise out of Jacob
  • Dec 4 – Isaiah 7:14 – A virgin will conceive
  • Dec 5 – Isaiah 9:2–7 – A child is born, Mighty God, Prince of Peace
  • Dec 6 – Micah 5:2 – Born in Bethlehem
  • Dec 7 – Malachi 3:1–4 – The messenger prepares the way

Week 2 – The Announcements

  • Dec 8 – Luke 1:5–25 – The angel’s message to Zechariah
  • Dec 9 – Luke 1:26–38 – The angel’s message to Mary
  • Dec 10 – Luke 1:39–56 – Mary’s song of praise (Magnificat)
  • Dec 11 – Matthew 1:18–25 – The angel’s message to Joseph
  • Dec 12 – Luke 1:57–66 – The birth of John the Baptist
  • Dec 13 – Luke 1:67–80 – Zechariah’s prophecy
  • Dec 14 – Luke 2:1–7 – The birth of Jesus

Week 3 – The Birth of Christ

  • Dec 15 – Luke 2:8–20 – Angels and shepherds
  • Dec 16 – Matthew 2:1–12 – The Magi and the star
  • Dec 17 – Matthew 2:13–18 – Escape to Egypt
  • Dec 18 – Matthew 2:19–23 – Return to Nazareth
  • Dec 19 – John 1:1–5 – The Word became flesh (part 1)
  • Dec 20 – John 1:6–14 – The Word became flesh (part 2)
  • Dec 21 – Galatians 4:4–7 – God sent His Son to redeem us

Week 4 – The Meaning of Christmas

  • Dec 22 – 2 Corinthians 8:9 – He became poor so we could be rich
  • Dec 23 – Philippians 2:5–11 – Christ’s humility and exaltation
  • Dec 24 – 1 Timothy 1:15–17 – Christ came to save sinners
  • Dec 25 – Luke 2:25–35 – Simeon’s song: A light for the nations
  • Dec 26 – Luke 2:36–40 – Anna gives thanks for redemption
  • Dec 27 – Hebrews 1:1–4 – God has spoken through His Son
  • Dec 28 – 1 John 1:1–4 – The Word of life appeared

Week 5 – Christmas Leads to the Cross

  • Dec 29 – Matthew 16:13–17 – Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God
  • Dec 30 – John 3:16–21 – God so loved the world
  • Dec 31 – Revelation 21:1–7 – The Savior makes all things new


•  Daily Practice: Read the assigned passage each day, reflecting on its application to your marriage or family life. Consider journaling insights or discussing with family members.

•  Bible Translations: Passages are referenced generically and can be read in any preferred translation (e.g., NIV, ESV, NKJV).

•  Deepening Study: For more context, read surrounding chapters or use a study Bible or app (e.g., YouVersion) for commentary.