Our December Scripture reading begins with Old Testament prophecies about Jesus, followed by the New Testament passages where they were fulfilled, and ends with the Nativity story. These might be good to read with your children during family Bible studies.
1. Virgin Birth: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 1:20-23 2. Born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1-6 3. Messiah a Prophet: Deuteronomy 18:15; John 7:40-42; Acts 3:20-23 4. Tempted by Satan: Psalm 91:10-12; Matthew 4:5-7 5. Enter Jerusalem: Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:8-11; Luke 19:35-37; John 12:12-15 6. Rejected by People: Isaiah 53: 1, 3; John 1:10-11; John 12:37-38; Matthew 26:3-4 7. Betrayal: Psalm 41:0; Psalm 55:12-13; Matthew 26:47, 49-50; Luke 22:21-23, 47; John 13:18, 21, 26 8. 30 Pieces of Silver: Zechariah 11:12-13; Matthew 26:14-16; Matthew 27:3-4 9. Tried and Convicted: Isaiah 53:8; Matthew 27:1-2; Luke 23:1, 23; Acts 4:26-28 10. Silent: Psalm 35:11; Isaiah 53:7-8; Matthew 27:12-14, Mark 15:3-5; 1 Peter 2:22-23 11. Smitten: Micah 5:1; Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67-68; Matthew 27:30; Mark 14:65; Mark 15:19; John 19:1-3 12. Mocked and Taunted: Psalm 22:7-8; Matthew 27:39-40; Luke 23:11, 35 13. Crucifixion, Hands, Feet: Psalm 22:14-16; Zechariah 12:10; Matthew 27:31; Mark 15:20; John 19:15-16 14. Suffer with Sinners: Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:32-33 15. Cast Lots for Garments: Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:29; John 19:23-24 16. Bones Not Broken: Numbers 9:12; John 19:31-37; 1 Corinthians 5:7 17. Sin Offering: Isaiah 53:5-6, 8, 12; John 1:19; Acts 10:43; acts 13:38-39; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 1:5 18: See His Seed: Isaiah 53:10-11; Ephesians 1:4-5; Ephesians 1:23-23; Hebrews 12:2 19. Buried in Rich Man's Tomb: Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60 20. Rose from the Dead: Psalm 16:10; Psalm 30:3; Matthew 28:5-7; Mark 16:6-7; Acts 2:27-31; 1 Corinthians 15:17, 20 21. God's Right Hand: Psalm 110:1; Mark 16:19; Acts 2:32-36; Hebrews 10:12-13 22. Luke 1:1-25 23. Luke 1:26-38 24. Luke 1:39-56 25. Luke 1:57-66 26. Luke 1:67-80 27. Luke 2:1-20 28. Luke 2:21-24 29. Luke 2:25-35 30. Luke 2:36-38 31. Luke 2:39-40