Merry Christmas from YouVersion!

This Christmas, let's celebrate… and share. Having trouble seeing this email? View online. God's Word in Your Family. Your Family in God's Word. Download a version of this image to share with friends. Let's celebrate Jesus… Today we thank God for the gift he gave us in his son: Jesus Christ, the hope of the world. We offer several ways for you and your family to connect with the story of Jesus' birth: Read the story in Luke 2:1-20. Enjoy "The First Christmas Gift" in the Bible App for Kids. Listen to passages about the birth of Christ in your favorite audio Bible. …and share the joy He brings. If you get to be with friends and family this holiday season, we hope you'll make the most of every opportunity to share your faith. Here are a few easy ways to get you started: Share verses about Jesus' birth on your favorite social networks — right from the Bible App. Use your phone to show people the Bible App and the Bible App for Kids. If they show interest, you could even offer to help them install one (or both) on their device. Add friends and family as Bible App Friends, so you can share, encourage each other, and grow together. Show your friends the Christmas Story Tracker website, where they can see all the places in the world where people are reading about Jesus' birth. From all of us here at YouVersion, we wish you the very best this Christmas. And we hope you take many opportunities throughout this season to celebrate that He is come, and to reflect on all that means: Immanuel, "God with us." Merry Christmas from YouVersion! Support Donate You are receiving this email because you are currently subscribed to YouVersion notifications. Update your Notification Settings (No sign-in required) © Life.Church / YouVersion 4600 East Second Street Edmond, OK 73034 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe

Watch “The Story of Christmas” together

As presented in the Gospels, watch the Nativity story in this series of short videos. Having trouble seeing this email? View online. God's Word in Your Family. Your Family in God's Word. Watch "The Story of Christmas" This Christmas, why not start a new tradition? Watch The Story of Christmas together with friends and family! This very special collection of short videos tells the entire Nativity story as described in the Gospels. Presented by YouVersion in partnership with The Lumo Project — now, for the first time ever, you can watch "The Story of Christmas" in any of these places: The Bible App for Apple TV (Read more on our blog.) Videos section of the Bible App on your mobile device or at Bible.com Start Watching Now "The Christmas Story" Video Collection The Annunciation - Mary Is Pregnant Luke 1:26-38 After being told by the Angel Gabriel that she will be the mother of the long-awaited Messiah, Mary reveals her pregnancy to her family. Mary and Elizabeth Luke 1:39-45 When Mary visits her pregnant relative, at the sound of Mary's voice, Elizabeth's baby (John) leaps within her. The Nativity Luke 2:1-14 With only a stable for shelter, Mary gives birth to Jesus with Joseph at her side. Wrapped in cloths, Jesus is placed in a manger. Joseph's Dream Matthew 1:18-25 From the Gospel of Matthew, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream, explaining that Mary's baby Jesus will save God's people from their sins. The Three Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 After following a star, three wise men present Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, foretelling His kingship, high priesthood, and suffering. Merry Christmas from YouVersion! Support Donate You are receiving this email because you are currently subscribed to YouVersion notifications. Update your Notification Settings (No sign-in required) © Life.Church / YouVersion 4600 East Second Street Edmond, OK 73034 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe

Christmas is almost here! Let’s celebrate!

Prepare your heart this season. God's Word in Your Family. Your Family in God's Word. Christmas Plans …and More! Having trouble seeing this email? View online. It's Almost Here! For weeks, we've been preparing our hearts in eager anticipation, and now Christmas is just one week away! Celebrate with us as we reflect on God's perfect gift to us: his only son, Jesus. And as you gather with friends and family this holiday season, we know you'll enjoy connecting with God's Word through these vivid reminders of the hope and joy we have in Christ: Christmas Reading Plan: The Christmas Story YouVersion, 5 days Read or listen to the complete biblical account of Christ's birth, from prophecies about the Savior to come, to his humble beginnings in a stable, all the way to Emmanuel — the God who is with us. Start Plan A Family Christmas Video Plan: The First Christmas Gift: Always With Us (Bible App for Kids) Life.Church, 6 days Developed to complement "The First Christmas Gift" story from the Bible App for Kids (see below), each day of this companion Plan features a fun, engaging video excerpted from the free Bible App for Kids curriculum. A memory verse, a key truth, an original song, and games and concrete lessons will help your kids understand the significance of Jesus' birth! Start Plan Bible App for Kids: The First Christmas Gift A free app from OneHope and YouVersion Celebrate Jesus' arrival with fun, touch-activated animations and colorful artwork. Then keep right on learning as you explore 40 additional stories! Already installed on more than 9 million devices worldwide, the Bible App for Kids is now available in 11 languages: Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. And it's always completely free. Get the App Live Map: Christmas Story Tracker An inspiring reminder from YouVersion See where people from all over the globe are reading about Christmas. Each time someone reads a verse about Jesus' birth in the Bible App, a star lights up in their area of the world! A counter displays how many times passages about the Christmas story have been read since December 1. Explore the Map Support Donate You are receiving this email because you are currently subscribed to YouVersion notifications. Update your Notification Settings (No sign-in required) © Life.Church / YouVersion 4600 East Second Street Edmond, OK 73034 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe