December 1 to Christmas Day
Advent reading plan: 25 days to Christmas
One chapter a day, from the first promise in Genesis through Isaiah and the prophets to the manger in Luke 2. Each day opens in the Lumin Translation with a line at the end to mark it read. Your place is kept on this device, so there is no account to make.
Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Start on December 1, or wherever you are.
For December
Advent in 25 days
From the first promise in Genesis to the manger in Luke 2. One chapter a day from December 1 to Christmas Day.
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- December 1Genesis 3
The first promise: the woman’s offspring will crush the serpent.
- December 2Genesis 12
God promises Abraham that all the families of the earth will be blessed through him.
- December 32 Samuel 7
God promises David a son whose throne will last forever.
- December 4Psalm 2
The nations rage, and God sets his king on Zion: you are my Son.
- December 5Isaiah 7
A sign: the virgin will bear a son and name him Immanuel.
- December 6Isaiah 9
A child is born to us: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace.
- December 7Isaiah 11
A shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a world where the wolf lives with the lamb.
- December 8Isaiah 35
The desert blooms, the blind see, and the ransomed come home singing.
- December 9Isaiah 40
Comfort my people. Prepare the way of the Lord.
- December 10Isaiah 42
God’s servant will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a faint wick.
- December 11Isaiah 53
The servant is pierced for our rebellions. Christmas looks toward the cross.
- December 12Isaiah 60
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and nations will walk by it.
- December 13Isaiah 61
Good news for the poor and freedom for captives, the words Jesus read in Nazareth.
- December 14Jeremiah 23
A righteous Branch from David: the Lord our righteousness.
- December 15Jeremiah 33
God will keep his good promise to the house of Israel.
- December 16Micah 5
From little Bethlehem will come the ruler of Israel.
- December 17Zechariah 9
Your king comes to you, humble and riding on a donkey.
- December 18Malachi 3
I am sending my messenger to prepare the way, and the Lord will come to his temple.
- December 19Luke 1
Gabriel visits Zechariah and Mary, and Mary sings her song.
- December 20Matthew 1
The family line of Jesus, and Joseph’s dream: call him Jesus.
- December 21John 1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word became flesh.
- December 22Philippians 2
He emptied himself and took the form of a servant.
- December 23Hebrews 1
God has spoken to us by his Son, the radiance of his glory.
- December 24Matthew 2
The magi follow the star, and Herod’s fear drives the family to Egypt.
- December 25Luke 2
Christmas Day: the manger, the shepherds, and good news of great joy.
Questions about Advent
When does Advent start in 2026?
Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026, the fourth Sunday before Christmas, and ends on Christmas Eve. This plan starts on December 1 so the 25 days line up with the calendar and end on Christmas Day.
What is Advent?
Advent means “coming.” It is the season before Christmas when Christians remember how long God’s people waited for the promised Messiah, and look forward to Jesus coming again. Many churches mark it with readings, prayers, and candles on the four Sundays before Christmas.
What should I read in the Bible during Advent?
Read the promises first, then the birth. This plan moves from Genesis 3 through Isaiah and the prophets to Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2, and John 1, so the Christmas story arrives as the answer to everything before it.
How long does each day take?
One chapter, usually five to ten minutes. Each day opens in the Lumin Translation, a modern English Bible, with a line at the end to mark it read. Your place is kept on your device, with no account.
Can families or small groups use this Advent plan?
Yes. Read the day’s chapter aloud after dinner and talk about the one-line note. Younger children can listen to the shorter chapters and the Christmas chapters in the last week.
What if I start late or miss a day?
Start wherever you are. The plan keeps your place, so you can catch up on a weekend or skip to the day’s date. Advent is about waiting well, not keeping a perfect streak.
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