Born in BethlehemA Christmas Scripture Coloring Book for Adults and Seniors
40 bold and easy Christmas designs, from the angel's visit to Mary to the star over the manger. Every page has a King James verse in large print to reflect on as you color.
- 40 Christmas designs
- Large-print KJV verse on every page
- Single-sided pages
- 8.5 x 11 in paperback
- 86 pages
Paperback by Joshua D'Alessio, from the makers of After the Verse.
A peaceful way to keep Christ in Christmas
December gets busy. Born in Bethlehem gives you a quiet place to sit down, pick up a pencil and spend a few minutes with the Christmas story.
Easy on the eyes and hands
Thick, clean outlines and big open spaces mean no tiny details to squint at. The designs are relaxing to finish in one sitting, which makes them a good fit for seniors, beginners, and anyone who wants coloring to feel restful rather than fussy.
Scripture on every page
Each picture carries a favorite King James verse in large print, like "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy." You read it, you color, and the words stay with you. The first half walks through the nativity in order, from Gabriel's visit to the wise men.
A gift with meaning
It makes a thoughtful present for grandparents, moms, church friends, shut-ins and Bible study groups, or a stocking stuffer. Color one page a day through Advent, or keep it by the armchair for quiet December evenings.
Look inside: Christmas coloring pages
Here are 12 of the 40 designs, straight from the printed book. Each one is printed on its own page with a blank back.
How to enjoy it
1. Try your colors first
The book includes a color test page, so you can see how your pencils, markers or gel pens look before you start.
2. Read the verse
Start with the large-print King James verse at the bottom of the page. Read it slowly, maybe twice.
3. Color at your own pace
Big shapes and thick lines work with colored pencils, markers and gel pens. Every picture has a blank back, so markers won't ruin the next design. Scrap paper behind the page adds extra protection.
4. Reflect on the story
Each verse lists its reference. Open your Bible and read the passage around it, or simply sit with the words while you finish the page.
All 40 Christmas scenes inside
The nativity story
- The Angel Visits Mary — Luke 1:28
- Mary Visits Elizabeth — Luke 1:42
- An Angel Speaks to Joseph — Matthew 1:20
- The Road to Bethlehem — Luke 2:4
- No Room at the Inn — Luke 2:7
- Jesus Is Born — Luke 2:7
- The Ox and the Donkey — Isaiah 1:3
- Shepherds Keep Watch — Luke 2:8
- Good Tidings of Great Joy — Luke 2:10
- Glory to God in the Highest — Luke 2:14
- Let Us Go to Bethlehem — Luke 2:15
- The Shepherds Find the Baby — Luke 2:16
- Mary Ponders in Her Heart — Luke 2:19
- The Star over the Stable — Matthew 2:10
- Wise Men Follow the Star — Matthew 2:2
- Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh — Matthew 2:11
- Flight into Egypt — Matthew 2:13
- Simeon Holds the Baby — Luke 2:30
- The Good Shepherd — Isaiah 40:11
- Behold the Lamb of God — John 1:29
Advent and Christmas at home
- Unto Us a Child Is Born — Isaiah 9:6
- The Advent Wreath — Isaiah 9:2
- God's Unspeakable Gift — 2 Corinthians 9:15
- For God So Loved the World — John 3:16
- The Word Made Flesh — John 1:14
- Candles in the Window — John 8:12
- Reading the Christmas Story — Matthew 1:23
- Christmas Eve Candlelight — Psalm 95:6
- The Little Church in the Snow — Psalm 122:1
- Christmas Carolers — Psalm 96:1
- Baking with Grandma — Psalm 34:8
- Be Still by the Window — Psalm 46:10
- The Mantel Nativity — Luke 2:11
- The Dove of Peace — John 14:27
- Every Good Gift — James 1:17
- Christmas Dinner Grace — Psalm 136:1
- The Angel's Trumpet — Hebrews 1:6
- The Wreath on the Door — Revelation 3:20
- Immanuel, God with Us — Isaiah 7:14
- The Christmas Star — Luke 2:14
The book opens with a This Book Belongs To page with 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."
Keep going in the Word
If the verses in this book leave you wanting more, the After the Verse Bible app and the Between the Verses YouTube channel are good next steps for daily Bible reading all year long.
Buy on Amazon, $9.99
Frequently asked questions
Who is Born in Bethlehem for?
It is made for adults and seniors who enjoy relaxing, uncomplicated coloring. The designs use thick outlines and big open spaces, so they are easy on the eyes and gentle on the hands. It is not a children's book, though older kids who like simple designs can enjoy it too.
What size is the book and how many pages?
It is an 8.5 x 11 inch paperback with 86 pages: 40 full-page Christmas designs, each printed on its own page with a blank back, plus a This Book Belongs To page and a color test page.
What scenes are inside?
40 Christmas scenes. The first half follows the nativity story in order: the angel's visit to Mary, the road to Bethlehem, the manger, the shepherds and angels, the wise men and Simeon in the temple. The rest are cozy Christmas and Advent scenes such as an Advent wreath, candles in the window, a little church in the snow, carolers and a Bible by the fire.
Is the Bible verse printed on the picture?
Yes. Every design has a King James verse in large print at the bottom of the page, so you can reflect on the Christmas story as you color.
Which Bible translation does it use?
All Scripture quotations are from the King James Version (KJV).
Can I use markers?
Yes. Each picture is printed on one side only with a blank back, so markers won't ruin the next design. Slip scrap paper behind the page for extra protection, and try your colors on the color test page first.
Does it make a good gift?
Many people buy it for grandparents, moms, church friends and shut-ins, or as a stocking stuffer or Advent gift. It is a quiet, meaningful way to keep Christ at the center of the season.
Where can I buy it?
The paperback is $9.99 on Amazon.
Make room for Jesus this Christmas
Born in Bethlehem, an 8.5 x 11 inch paperback, $9.99.
Buy on Amazon, $9.99