Unveiling the Story of Jesus’ Birth: A Daily December Reading Plan

Hey Familia, we are going to do a December journey through the pages of Scripture—a journey that unveils the timeless story of Jesus’ birth and its profound significance. In this blog post, we present to you a Daily Advent Reading Plan, inviting you to immerse yourself in the rich narrative that unfolds the promise, arrival, impact, and message of the Messiah.

Week 1: Hope – The Promise of the Messiah*

• Day 1: Isaiah 7:14 – Prophecy of the virgin birth.
• Day 2: Isaiah 9:6-7 – Coming of the Prince of Peace.
• Day 3: Micah 5:2-5 – Promise of a ruler from Bethlehem.
• Day 4: Jeremiah 33:14-16 – Righteous Branch and fulfillment of God’s promise.
• Day 5: Romans 15:12-13 – Affirmation of the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus.

Week 2: Peace – The Arrival of the Messiah

• Day 6: Luke 1:26-38 – Angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus to Mary.
• Day 7: Matthew 1:18-25 – Joseph’s dream and acceptance of Mary and the divine plan.
• Day 8: Luke 2:1-7 – Humble birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
• Day 9: Luke 2:8-20 – Shepherds’ angelic encounter and proclamation of Jesus’ birth.
• Day 10: Matthew 2:1-12 – Visit of the Magi and adoration of the newborn King.

Week 3: Joy – The Impact of the Messiah’s Arrival

• Day 11: Luke 2:21-38 – Jesus presented at the temple, Simeon and Anna’s responses.
• Day 12: Matthew 2:13-23 – Escape to Egypt and fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus’ return to Nazareth.
• Day 13: John 1:1-14 – Incarnation of the Word and the Light coming into the world.
• Day 14: Galatians 4:4-7 – Significance of Jesus’ birth in relation to redemption.
• Day 15: 1 John 1:1-4** – Proclamation of Jesus as the Word of life.

Week 4: Love – The Message of the Messiah

• Day 16: Luke 2:39-52 – Jesus’ childhood and growth in wisdom and stature.
• Day 17: John 3:16-21 – Ultimate expression of God’s love in sending Jesus.
• Day 18: Matthew 3:1-17 – Ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism of Jesus.
• Day 19: Luke 3:23-38 – Genealogy of Jesus, tracing his lineage back to Adam.
• Day 20: John 1:15-18 – Fullness of grace and truth through Jesus Christ.

Week 5: Emmanuel – God With Us

• Day 21: Matthew 4:1-11 – Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness.
• Day 22: John 10:1-18 – Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep.
• Day 23: Matthew 26:26-30 – Institution of the Lord’s Supper.
• Day 24: Matthew 26:36-46 – Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane.
• Day 25: Luke 2:1-20 – Celebration of Jesus’ birth

As we journey through this December Reading Plan, may the Scriptures illuminate the beauty and significance of Jesus’ birth. May our hearts be filled with hope, peace, joy, and the profound love that God demonstrated by sending His Son into the world. May the story of Jesus’ birth resonate in our lives throughout the Christmas season and beyond. Amen.