Countdown to the Manger
Memory Verse Songs
Every memory verse in Countdown to the Manger has its own short, happy song, sung word for word from the ESV. Play today’s song, watch the sing-along video with the words on the screen, or download them all for the car.
Today’s song
Day 1 · Dec 1God Makes a Promise
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“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.”
2 Corinthians 1:20 · ESV
All the Songs
Download all 26 songs (MP3 zip)Day 1 · Dec 1Today
God Makes a Promise
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.”
2 Corinthians 1:20 · ESV
Day 2 · Dec 2Today
Abraham Counts the Stars
“In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Genesis 12:3b · ESV
Day 3 · Dec 3Today
David the Shepherd Boy
“The Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7b · ESV
Day 4 · Dec 4Today
A Light Is Coming
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 · ESV
Day 5 · Dec 5Today
Little Bethlehem
“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel.”
Micah 5:2a · ESV
Day 6 · Dec 6Today
Zechariah's Surprise
“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”
Luke 1:13 · ESV
Day 7 · Dec 7Today
An Angel Visits Mary
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Luke 1:37 · ESV
Day 8 · Dec 8Today
Mary Says Yes
“And Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.’”
Luke 1:38a · ESV
Day 9 · Dec 9Today
Joseph's Dream
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21 · ESV
Day 10 · Dec 10Today
Mary Visits Elizabeth
“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”
Luke 1:45 · ESV
Day 11 · Dec 11Today
Mary Sings
“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.’”
Luke 1:46-47 · ESV
Day 12 · Dec 12Today
His Name Is John
“To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Luke 1:79 · ESV
Day 13 · Dec 13Today
A King's Big Count
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
Proverbs 16:9 · ESV
Day 14 · Dec 14Today
The Long Road
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10 · ESV
Day 15 · Dec 15Today
Bethlehem at Last
“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.”
Psalm 121:8 · ESV
Day 16 · Dec 16Today
No Room
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”
John 1:12 · ESV
Day 17 · Dec 17Today
A King in a Manger
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”
2 Corinthians 8:9 · ESV
Day 18 · Dec 18Today
Shepherds Keep Watch
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalm 23:1 · ESV
Day 19 · Dec 19Today
A Star Rises
“A star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel.”
Numbers 24:17b · ESV
Day 20 · Dec 20Today
The Wise Men Set Out
“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
Matthew 2:2 · ESV
Day 21 · Dec 21Today
Gifts for a King
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!”
Psalm 95:6 · ESV
Day 22 · Dec 22Today
The Shepherd Who Carries Lambs
“He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom.”
Isaiah 40:11a · ESV
Day 23 · Dec 23Today
Right on Time
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law.”
Galatians 4:4 · ESV
Day 24 · Dec 24Today
Jesus Is Born
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:7 · ESV
Day 25 · Dec 25Today
Glory to God!
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Luke 2:14 · ESV
Day 26 · Jan 6Today
The Wise Men Arrive
“When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”
Matthew 2:10 · ESV
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