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Psalm 28:7 –The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with song, And shall magnify Him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 95:1-6 – O Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, And a great King above all gods, In whose hand are the depths of the earth; The peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it; And His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Covenant
God’s promise can be trusted (Genesis 9:17)
Jesus established a new covenant (Luke 22:20)
God’s covenant brings life (2 Corinthians 3:6)
The new covenant is superior to the old covenant (Hebrews 8:6)
The old covenant foreshadowed the new covenant (Hebrews 10:1)
Creation
God the Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:1–2)
God created people (Genesis 1:27)
God created the world good (Genesis 1:31)
God the Father was involved in Creation (Psalm 33:6)
God rules over his creation (Psalm 89:11)
God created every angel (Psalm 148:2–5)
God created everything (Jeremiah 10:16)
Creation reveals God’s greatness (Amos 4:13)
Jesus was involved in Creation (Colossians 1:16)
God the Creator is worthy of worship (Revelation 4:11)
God will make a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1–4)
Criticism
Take care of your own problems before criticizing others (Matthew 7:3–5)
Criticism should help people deepen their relationship with God (Luke 17:3–5)
Criticism should be given with a loving attitude (1 Corinthians 13:4–5)
Harsh criticism can destroy rather than help (Galatians 5:15)
Cross
Jesus was crucified (Matthew 27:31–35)
Christians should pick up their own crosses (Mark 8:34–38)
Jesus’ death was powerful (1 Corinthians 1:17–18)
Jesus’ death unified all Christians (Ephesians 2:16)
Jesus’ death was a sacrifice (Colossians 1:20–22)
Jesus’ death defeated Satan (Colossians 2:14–15)
Jesus’ cross is an example for us (Hebrews 12:2)
Cult
God hates the occult (Leviticus 19:26)
God judges those who wrongly claim to speak for him (Deuteronomy 18:20–22)
God hates cultic practices (2 Kings 17:17)
God despises false prophets (Ezekiel 13:8–9)
False teachers will come (Matthew 7:15)
Only Jesus brings salvation (John 14:6)
Members of the occult will never enter God’s Kingdom (Galatians 5:19–21)
Be careful in your spiritual life (1 Thessalonians 5:21)
Darkness, Spiritual
God’s Word enlightens us (Psalm 119:105)
The way of wicked people is darkness (Proverbs 4:19)
Jesus brings light to darkened lives (John 1:5)
Living without God is living in spiritual darkness (Acts 26:17–18)
Christians do not live in spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:8)
God rescued us from eternal darkness (Colossians 1:13)
There is no darkness in Jesus (1 John 1:5)
Sinners’ eternal punishment will be in darkness (Jude 1:4–13)
Death
Death is a result of sin (Genesis 3:17–19)
Life is short (Job 7:6–7)
Every person will face death (Psalm 89:48)
Death of Christians is precious (Psalm 116:15)
Christians enter perfect peace at death (Isaiah 57:1–2)
God has power over death (John 14:19)
The death of Christians brings fellowship with Jesus (Acts 7:59)
God provides eternal life (Romans 6:23)
Jesus will raise everyone who has died (1 Corinthians 15:20–23)
Living in heaven is better than living on earth (2 Corinthians 5:6–7)
Death is not the end of a person (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14)
Prepare your spiritual life for death (Hebrews 9:27–28)
We don’t know how long we’ll live (James 4:13–14)
God will destroy death (Revelation 21:4)
Decisions
Pray before making decisions (Nehemiah 1:4)
Decide to do things that honor God (Job 1:8)
God’s Word helps us make decisions (Psalm 119:105)
Get good advice before making decisions (Proverbs 18:15)
Ask God for wisdom before making decisions (James 1:2–8)
Demons (see also Satan)
Worship in false religions honors demons (Psalm 106:37)
Demons try to hinder God’s plan (Daniel 10:13)
Demons are no match for Jesus (Mark 1:34)
Demons want to destroy people (Mark 5:5)
Demons submit to the name of Jesus (Luke 10:17)
Demons can be driven out by Jesus’ followers (Acts 16:16–18)
Demons are powerful (Acts 19:16)
Demons cannot separate people from God’s love (Romans 8:38–39)
Demons deceive people (2 Corinthians 11:13–15)
Christians fight against the plans of demons (Ephesians 6:12)
Demons want to mislead people (1 Timothy 4:1–2)
Demons believe in God (James 2:19)
Demons are angels that have sinned (2 Peter 2:4)
God will judge demons (Jude 1:6)
Do not take demons lightly (Jude 1:8–9)
Demons can work miracles (Revelation 16:13–14)
In the last days, demons will be bound by God (Revelation 20:1–3)
Depression
Depression can follow exhausting times (Judges 15:18)
God can encourage hurting people (2 Samuel 22:29–31)
Depression can follow success (1 Kings 19:3–4)
God helps those who feel crushed (Psalm 34:18)
Abraham had hope when there was no reason to hope (Romans 4:18–22)
God will wipe away depression (Revelation 21:4)
Desires
You should not desire something that belongs to someone else (Exodus 20:17)
Wicked people desire evil (Psalm 36:1–4)
God gives those who fellowship with him what they desire (Psalm 37:4)
Desire to know God (Psalm 42:1)
Desire to worship God (Psalm 84:1–2)
Desire to honor God (Psalm 86:12)
Do not desire self-promotion (Psalm 119:36)
Money doesn’t satisfy desires (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
Christians should not give in to sinful desires (Ephesians 4:22)
Sinful desires should not have a home with God’s children (1 Peter 1:14)
Desire to do God’s will (1 Peter 4:2)
God’s children desire to obey God (1 John 2:3–6)
Determination
Be determined to obey God (1 Samuel 7:3)
Determine not to sin (Job 31:1)
Determine to stand firm (Isaiah 7:9)
God helps us be determined (Isaiah 50:7)
Determine to follow Christ (Mark 8:34–38)
Devotion
Be fully devoted to God (1 Chronicles 28:9)
Worship God with devotion (1 Chronicles 29:9)
Be devoted to prayer (Psalm 5:3)
Let your life be devoted to God (Romans 12:1–2)
Discernment
The Bible will help you discern bad teaching (Acts 17:11)
God grants discernment (1 Corinthians 12:10)
Discern between right and wrong behavior (Hebrews 5:14)
Ask God for help in discerning his will (James 1:5)
Discipleship
Christians are to make disciples (Matthew 28:19–20)
Jesus’ followers are known by their love (John 13:35)
Christians should help other Christians grow (Acts 14:21–22)
Discipline
Punishment is a consequence of sinful actions (Genesis 3:6–19)
God’s punishment does not change his love for us (Psalm 89:32–33)
The Lord disciplines those he loves (Proverbs 3:11–12)
Parents are responsible to discipline their children (Proverbs 13:24)
Punishment for sin may be swift and severe (Acts 5:1–11)
Paul commanded punishment for blatant sin in the church (1 Corinthians 5:1–5)
Punishment should lead to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8–9)
Sometimes God punishes us to bring us back to himself (Hebrews 12:5–11)
Discrimination
Be fair in your judgment of others (Leviticus 19:15)
Don’t discriminate against someone who is not powerful (Deuteronomy 1:17)
Do not oppress the disadvantaged (Malachi 3:5)
God does not discriminate among his people (Acts 10:34)
All Christians are equal in God’s eyes (Galatians 3:28)
God will judge those who discriminate (Colossians 3:25)
Do not discriminate against the poor (James 2:1–9)
Dishonesty
Dishonesty is listed in the Ten Commandments (Leviticus 19:11)
Be honest in your business dealings (Leviticus 19:35–36)
Do not lie for your own gain (Deuteronomy 19:14)
Dishonest people cannot know God (Psalm 101:7)
God hates deception (Proverbs 12:22)
God will punish those who take advantage of others (1 Thessalonians 4:6)
Doctrine
Protect sound doctrine (2 Timothy 1:13–14)
Doctrine comes from the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16)
Leaders in the church must have sound doctrine (Titus 1:6–9)
Christians should teach correct beliefs (Titus 2:1)
Doubt
God will help us overcome doubts (Psalm 42:5–6)
God doesn’t leave us during our time of doubt (Isaiah 40:27–28)
Help those who have spiritual doubts (Hebrews 3:12)
Doubt inhibits our prayers (James 1:5–7)
Drinking
People controlled by alcohol are fools (Proverbs 20:1)
Alcohol can cause you to become poor (Proverbs 21:17)
Alcohol can destroy you (Proverbs 23:29–35)
God will judge those who are controlled by alcohol (Isaiah 5:22)
Becoming drunk is dangerous (Luke 21:34)
Drunkenness is not fitting for a Christian (Romans 13:11–14)
Drunkenness can cause immoral behavior (Ephesians 5:18)
Earth
God created the earth (Genesis 1:1)
People are the caretakers of the earth (Genesis 1:28)
The earth was cursed because of sin (Genesis 3:17–19)
The earth belongs to God (Psalm 89:11)
The earth was created for God’s glory (Colossians 1:16)
Jesus sustains the earth (Hebrews 1:3)
Education
Parents are responsible to teach their children (Deuteronomy 6:1–9)
Train children to follow God (Proverbs 22:6)
Christians should always learn more about God (Ephesians 4:14–15)
Embarrassment
Be careful not to embarrass others (Ruth 2:15)
Embarrassment can lead to rash actions (Matthew 14:1–12)
We should not be embarrassed about the gospel (Romans 1:16)
We should not be embarrassed by Jesus (Galatians 1:10)
Emotions
Emotions can lead us to sin (Genesis 4:2–6)
Emotions can lead to foolish promises (Judges 11:29–40)
Emotions are a part of worship (Ezra 3:1–13)
God heals those with broken hearts (Psalm 34:18)
Carefully guard your emotions (Proverbs 4:23)
Emotions can crush us (Proverbs 15:13)
Do not be led by emotions (Proverbs 19:2)
Jesus experienced emotions (John 11:35)
Emotions are not reliable guides (Galatians 5:1–17)
Some emotions can be sinful (Ephesians 4:31)
Employment
God’s people should be good workers (Genesis 31:42)
Work should not overrun your time with God (Exodus 16:23)
God gives you the ability to work (Exodus 35:30–31)
Workers should be trustworthy (Proverbs 25:13)
Do the best job you can (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
Work as though Jesus were your boss (Ephesians 6:6–7)
Christians should do their best at their job (Titus 2:9–10)
Encouragement
Encourage the underprivileged (Isaiah 1:17)
God encourages us (Isaiah 40:31)
The Holy Spirit encourages us (Acts 9:31)
Encourage your neighbor (Romans 15:2)
The Bible encourages us (Romans 15:4)
Our position in Christ encourages us (Philippians 2:1)
We should encourage each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
Encourage those who are weak and afraid (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
Encourage elderly people (1 Timothy 5:1–4)
Encourage others not to sin (Hebrews 3:13)
Encourage others to love (Hebrews 10:24)
Envy
Envy can destroy someone (Job 5:2)
Do not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
Do not envy the prosperity of wicked people (Psalm 73:2–3)
Envy steals your peace (Proverbs 14:30)
Envy is a powerful enemy (Proverbs 27:4)
Being envious is foolish (Ecclesiastes 4:4)
Envy can cause you to act rashly (Acts 7:9)
Envy characterizes sinful people (Romans 1:29)
We should not envy other Christians (Galatians 5:26)
Envy has no place in a Christian’s life (Titus 3:3)
Do not harbor envy (James 3:14–15)
Get rid of envy (1 Peter 2:1)
Eternal Life
Eternal life is only for those who do God’s will (Matthew 7:21)
The righteous will receive eternal life (Matthew 25:46)
Belief in Jesus is required for eternal life (John 3:15–16)
Evil people will receive eternal punishment (John 5:28–29)
Jesus came to give life (John 10:10)
Jesus gives eternal life (John 11:25)
Jesus is eternal life (John 14:6)
Eternal life cannot be earned (Ephesians 2:8–9)
Eternal life comes from God (Titus 1:2)
Eternal life gives us hope (Titus 3:7)
Evangelism (see also Witnessing)
We are God’s messengers (Isaiah 43:10–11)
Christians bring light to a spiritually dark world (Matthew 5:14–16)
Jesus made salvation available to all people (Matthew 9:9–13)
Be bold in your evangelism (Matthew 10:33)
Jesus sent his followers to make disciples (Matthew 28:18–20)
The Holy Spirit gives us power to evangelize (Acts 1:8)
Evil
God will destroy evil people (Job 4:8)
God helps keep his people from sin (Psalm 19:13)
God hates people who do evil (Psalm 26:5)
God permits evil (Romans 1:24–28)
God cannot coexist with evil (Galatians 5:16–17)
Christians should put away evil from their lives (Ephesians 4:22)
There are spiritual forces behind evil (Ephesians 6:12)
Faith
Believing God takes faith (Genesis 15:6)
Only a small amount of faith is needed (Luke 17:6)
Faith is needed for salvation (Romans 3:28)
Faith puts us in a right relationship with God (Romans 5:1)
Faith comes from hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17)
Accept the person who has weak faith (Romans 14:1)
Christianity is the only true faith (Ephesians 4:5)
Faith is hoping in what is not seen (Hebrews 11:1)
Faith accompanies obedience to God (Hebrews 11:7–12)
Family
The members of a family can teach each other about God (Deuteronomy 6:4–9)
Do not let sin affect your family life (Psalm 101:2)
Do not bring trouble to a family (Proverbs 11:29)
Christian faith is of greater importance than family (Luke 12:51–53)
Christians are members of God’s family (Ephesians 2:19)
Husbands and wives should love each other (Ephesians 5:21–33)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Church leaders must have a good family life (1 Timothy 3:4–5)
Families should take care of each other (1 Timothy 5:3–5)
Fear
God will protect us (Genesis 15:1)
God will not forget us (Genesis 46:3)
We should fear God (Psalm 25:12)
Christians do not need to fear anyone (Psalm 27:1)
God strengthens us (Psalm 46:1–3)
We do not need to fear darkness or violence (Psalm 91:5)
We do not need to fear bad news (Psalm 112:7)
Love drives fear away (1 John 4:18)
Foolishness
Being foolish is lacking discernment (Job 5:2)
Fools do not acknowledge God (Psalm 14:1)
Fools do not know God (Proverbs 1:7)
Fools invite their own destruction (Proverbs 10:14)
Fools enjoy evil (Proverbs 10:23)
Fools show their annoyance (Proverbs 12:16)
Stay away from foolish people (Proverbs 14:7)
A foolish person rejects discipline (Proverbs 15:5)
Fools return to their folly (Proverbs 26:11)
A foolish person gives in to anger (Proverbs 29:11)
A foolish person is lazy (Ecclesiastes 4:5)
The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:25)
Forgiveness
God forgives our many sins (Psalm 65:3)
God forgives us because he loves us (Psalm 86:5)
God makes us as clean as freshly fallen snow (Isaiah 1:18)
God removes our impurities (Ezekiel 36:25)
We must forgive others (Matthew 6:14–15)
Don’t keep track of how many times you forgive (Matthew 18:21–35)
Freely forgive others as God has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13)
God will forgive our sins if we confess them (1 John 1:8–9)
Foul Language
Foul language is not fitting for a Christian (Ephesians 5:4)
Our speech reflects our relationship with God (Colossians 4:6)
Our speech should be an example to others (1 Timothy 4:12)
Freedom
Christians are spiritually free (John 8:36)
Christians are free from sin’s power (Romans 5:21)
Christians are free in order to serve others (Galatians 5:1)
Friendship (see also Relationships)
Friends can cause great pain (Psalm 55:12–14)
Friends love during difficult times (Proverbs 17:17)
Faithful friends are not common (Proverbs 18:24)
Friends influence you (Proverbs 22:24–25)
Friendship is marked by sacrifice (John 15:13–15)
We can be friends with God (James 2:23)
Future
God has plans for our future (Genesis 12:1–4)
God will bless our future if we obey him (Deuteronomy 5:29)
Do not plan your future like evil people do (Jeremiah 10:2–3)
God gives us hope for our future (Jeremiah 31:17)
God prepares a future for us (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Giving
God is honored by our gifts (Exodus 35:22)
Generous giving honors God (Ezra 2:68–69)
God will reward us for giving to others (Mark 9:41)
Giving helps others live (Acts 2:44–45)
We should support Christian workers (Acts 28:10)
Wealthy people should give generously (1 Timothy 6:17–19)
God is pleased with our gifts (Hebrews 13:16)
Giving reflects God’s love (1 John 3:17)
God
God created everything (Genesis 1:1)
God is a warrior (Exodus 15:3)
God is one (Deuteronomy 6:4)
God is trustworthy (Deuteronomy 7:9)
God is too great to be described (1 Kings 8:27)
God is gracious and merciful (Nehemiah 9:31)
God is good (Psalm 34:8)
God helps his people when they are in trouble (Psalm 46:1)
God is mighty (Psalm 50:1)
God is our rock (Psalm 62:6)
God is our hope (Psalm 71:5)
God is near everyone (Psalm 75:1)
God is our salvation (Isaiah 12:2)
God is sovereign (Isaiah 25:8)
God is holy (Isaiah 29:23)
Only God is worthy of glory (Isaiah 42:8)
God is our father (Matthew 6:9)
God is all-powerful (Luke 1:37)
God is spirit (John 4:24)
God is all-knowing (Romans 11:33)
God is knowable (Ephesians 1:17)
God is living (1 Timothy 4:10)
God is King of kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
God is approachable (James 4:8)
God is judge (James 4:12)
God is love (1 John 4:16)
God is almighty (Revelation 1:8)
God’s Will
God guides us (Psalm 16:7)
Ask God for guidance (Psalm 25:4–7)
God will direct you (Psalm 48:14)
God works everything out for his plan (Proverbs 16:4)
God directs events in our life (Acts 16:6–7)
God gives wisdom for making decisions (James 1:2–5)
Gospel
Christians should tell others about the gospel (Matthew 28:18–19)
The gospel’s message is for everyone (Luke 24:46–47)
People should respond to the gospel with faith (John 1:12)
The gospel is powerful (Romans 1:16)
The gospel of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:1–5)
Believing the gospel brings a change to life (1 Thessalonians 1:4–5)
Gossip
Do not gossip (Exodus 23:1)
Be careful not to slander (Leviticus 19:16)
Gossiping betrays confidence (Proverbs 11:13)
Gossip separates friends (Proverbs 16:28)
Gossip prolongs tension between people (Proverbs 26:20)
Gossip is attractive (Proverbs 26:22)
People who gossip are wicked (Romans 1:29)
Gossip should have no place among Christians (1 Timothy 5:13)
Government
God holds those in government accountable (Deuteronomy 17:18–19)
God gives authority to those in government (Romans 13:1)
Christians should obey the government (Titus 3:1)
Grace
God is full of grace (Exodus 34:6)
God is slow to become angry (Psalm 86:15)
God’s grace makes salvation possible (Ephesians 1:7–8)
God accepts us by his grace (Ephesians 2:8–9)
God’s grace gives us hope (1 Peter 1:13)
Greed
Greed creates disagreement (Proverbs 28:25)
The Pharisees had greedy hearts (Matthew 23:25)
Christians should avoid being greedy (Ephesians 5:3)
People full of greed will not enter heaven (Ephesians 5:5)
Leaders of the church must not be greedy (Titus 1:7)
Grief (see also Sorrow)
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12–13)
God comforts us in our darkest times (Job 35:9–10)
God comforts us (Isaiah 40)
God promises to comfort those who grieve (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Jesus has overcome the world’s troubles (John 16:33)
The Holy Spirit comforts us (Acts 9:31)
The Bible comforts us (Romans 15:4)
God comforts those who grieve (2 Corinthians 1:3–11)
All grief will end (Revelation 21:3–4)
Guidance
Ask God to give you guidance (Psalm 25:4–5)
God will guide you (Psalm 32:8)
The Bible gives us guidance (Psalm 119:133)
God directs your path when you trust him (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Guilt
Guilt causes us to hide from God (Genesis 3:7–11)
Ask God to forgive hidden sins (Psalm 19:12–13)
God forgives sins and removes guilt (Psalm 32:5)
God can cleanse us from all sin (Psalm 51:2)
All people are guilty of sin (Romans 3:9–12)
Jesus Christ takes away all guilt (Romans 3:23–24)
Hatred
Hatred causes trouble (Proverbs 10:12)
Followers of Jesus will be hated (Matthew 10:22)
Many in the world hate Jesus (John 15:18)
Christians should hate evil (Romans 12:9)
All people are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:28–29)
Christians need to get rid of their own hatred (Colossians 3:8)
Heart
Love God with all of your heart (Deuteronomy 6:5)
Our heart can have confidence (Psalm 27:3)
God will not despise a repentant heart (Psalm 51:17)
Guard your heart (Proverbs 4:23)
Those who have pure hearts will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Words and actions begin in the heart (Luke 6:45)
Heaven
Death will not exist in heaven (Isaiah 25:8)
Only righteous people will enter heaven (Matthew 5:17–20)
Few people will enter heaven (Matthew 7:13–14)
Jesus is preparing heaven for his followers (John 14:2–3)
Our lives will not be complete until we enter heaven (2 Corinthians 5:2)
Heaven is much better than earth (Philippians 1:23)
Christians should look forward to heaven (Colossians 3:1–5)
Heaven is the home of righteousness (2 Peter 3:13)
God is the focus of attention in heaven (Revelation 7:17)
There will not be any sadness in heaven (Revelation 21:4)
People in heaven will walk with God (Revelation 22:5)
Hell
God will deliver his children from hell (Psalm 86:13)
Hell is a place of weeping (Matthew 8:12)
Hell was prepared for Satan and demons (Matthew 25:41)
Wicked people will receive punishment (Romans 1:18–20)
God will punish those who do not turn from their sin (2 Peter 2:4–9)
Hell is a place of eternal fire (Jude 1:7)
God will send to hell those who do not believe in him (Revelation 21:8)
Holy
God is known for his holiness (Psalm 93:5)
God cannot tolerate sin (Isaiah 59:2)
God uses his Word to make us holy (John 17:17)
Christians should try to be holy (1 Peter 1:15)
God is worthy of praise because he is holy (Revelation 4:8)
Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit was involved in Creation (Genesis 1:2)
The Holy Spirit empowers leaders (Judges 3:10)
The Holy Spirit teaches us (John 14:26)
The Holy Spirit guides us (John 16:13)
The Holy Spirit empowers us to be witnesses (Acts 1:8)
The Holy Spirit lives within us (Romans 8:11)
The Holy Spirit sanctifies us (Romans 15:16)
The Holy Spirit opens our spiritual eyes (1 Corinthians 2:10)
The Holy Spirit is involved in salvation (Titus 3:5)
Homosexuality
God finds homosexual behavior detestable (Leviticus 18:22)
God will judge those who practice homosexual behavior (Romans 1:18–32)
Homosexual behavior has no place among Christians (1 Corinthians 6:9–10)
Honesty
Honesty is commanded by God (Exodus 20:16)
Only honest people can worship God (Psalm 24:3–4)
God is truth and desires truth (Psalm 51:6)
God hates lies (Proverbs 6:16–17)
Be honest (Proverbs 19:1)
Christians should be known by their honesty (Matthew 5:37)
Lies make someone unclean before God (Matthew 15:18–20)
Christians should put away dishonesty from their lives (Ephesians 4:25)
Hope
God gives hope to the needy (Psalm 9:18)
Hope gives us confidence (Psalm 25:3)
The Bible gives us hope (Psalm 119:43)
Christians always have hope (Romans 8:28)
Hope comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)
Jesus’ resurrection gives us hope (1 Corinthians 6:14)
We have hope in Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:19)
We have confidence of eternal life (Titus 1:1–2)
Hospitality
Christians should take care of those in need (Matthew 25:34–40)
Hospitality brings heavenly reward (Mark 9:41)
Christians should be hospitable (Romans 12:13)
Christians should be hospitable to people they do not know well (Hebrews 13:2)
Be cheerful about being hospitable (1 Peter 4:9–11)
Hospitality reflects God’s love (3 John 1:5–8)
Humility
God humbles us for our own good (Deuteronomy 8:16)
God hears the prayers of the humble (2 Chronicles 7:14)
God saves those who are humble (Psalm 18:27)
God preserves the lives of humble people (Psalm 147:6)
Those who are humble become wise (Proverbs 11:2)
God cares for the humble (Isaiah 66:2)
God will exalt the humble (Luke 18:14)
Be humble in dealing with others (Philippians 2:1–11)
Humble yourself before God (James 4:10)
Hypocrisy
Do not associate with hypocrites (Psalm 26:4)
God hates hypocrisy in worship (Isaiah 29:13)
Hypocrites pretend to be devoted to God (Ezekiel 33:31–32)
God finds hypocrites repulsive (Matthew 23:27–28)
Beware of hypocrisy in your life (Luke 12:1–2)
God will punish hypocrisy (Luke 20:46–47)
Hypocrites are worthless (Titus 1:16)
Get rid of hypocrisy (1 Peter 2:1)
Idolatry
We should have no other gods (Exodus 20:3)
Do not be devoted to anyone or anything more than God (Deuteronomy 4:23)
Devote your heart to God (Joshua 24:14)
Look to God for your security (Judges 10:13–16)
We give in to idolatry when we forget God (Psalm 106:19–22)
God will not share his glory with anything else (Isaiah 42:8)
Christians cannot serve both God and the things of this world (Luke 16:13)
Immorality
Compromises can lead to immorality (Judges 3:1–11)
Stay away from immoral Christians (1 Corinthians 5:9–11)
Practicing immorality treats God lightly (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
Immorality should have no place among Christians (Ephesians 4:17–19)
Insult
Respond properly to an insult (Proverbs 12:16)
God will bless Christians who are insulted because of their faith (Luke 6:22)
Do not insult others (1 Peter 3:9)
Integrity
Leaders should have integrity (Psalm 78:72)
Integrity takes effort (Psalm 101:3–8)
Leaders in the church should be full of integrity (Titus 1:7)
Maintain integrity in teaching others (Titus 2:7)
Intimidation
God can help us overcome intimidation (Genesis 15:1)
God does not forget us when we are intimidated (Genesis 46:3)
We do not need to fear anyone (Psalm 27:1)
God empowers us (Psalm 46:1–3)
We do not need to be intimidated (Psalm 112:7–8)
Jesus’ strength can give us courage (John 16:33)
God will help us be bold (Acts 4:31)
Be on your guard against intimidation (1 Corinthians 16:13)
Pray for courage (Ephesians 6:19–20)
Christians can pray without being intimidated (Hebrews 4:16)
Jealousy
God doesn’t want to share our devotion (Deuteronomy 4:24)
Jealousy can destroy someone (Job 5:2)
Do not envy those who do wrong (Psalm 37:1)
Do not be jealous of wicked people (Psalm 73:2–3)
Jealousy steals away peace (Proverbs 14:30)
Jealousy is a powerful enemy (Proverbs 27:4)
Jealousy is foolish (Ecclesiastes 4:4)
Jealousy can cause rash behavior (Acts 7:9)
We should not be jealous of other Christians (Galatians 5:26)
Jealousy has no place in a Christian’s life (Titus 3:3–5)
Jesus christ
Jesus is all-powerful (Isaiah 9:6)
Jesus has authority over demons (Mark 1:27)
Jesus is the Son of God (Luke 1:35)
Jesus is God (John 1:1–5)
Jesus is the Messiah (John 4:25–26)
Jesus is the Judge (John 5:22)
Jesus gives life (John 10:10)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11)
Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6)
Jesus is the author of life (Acts 3:15)
Jesus is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:21–24)
Jesus is the head of the church (Ephesians 5:23)
Jesus is the highest authority (Philippians 2:9–10)
Jesus is the Creator (Colossians 1:15–16)
Jesus is faithful (2 Timothy 2:13)
Jesus is coming again (Titus 2:13)
Jesus is sinless (Hebrews 4:15)
Jesus is holy (Hebrews 7:26)
Jesus is the King of the ages (Revelation 15:3)
Jesus is the Lamb of God (Revelation 21:22)
Judgment
God is able to judge (Job 34:23)
God is the ultimate authority (Psalm 9:7)
God will judge all people (Ecclesiastes 3:17)
God will judge people for their actions (Ecclesiastes 11:9)
God will judge everything done in secret (Ecclesiastes 12:14)
God will rule that wicked people are guilty (Malachi 3:5)
God will judge the words we speak (Matthew 12:36)
God does not judge by appearances (John 7:21–24)
God will judge Christians (Romans 14:10)
God will judge Christians for their actions (2 Corinthians 5:10)
God will judge all people (Hebrews 9:27)
People whose names are in God’s Book of Life will enter heaven (Revelation 20:11–15)
Justice
Justice should not be influenced by a crowd (Exodus 23:2)
Protect the poor (Exodus 23:6)
Do not hold back justice (Deuteronomy 27:19)
God loves justice (Psalm 11:7)
Jesus’ death was justice for sin (Romans 3:25–26)
Kindness
Christians should be kind to each other (Ephesians 4:32)
Be kind to people who treat you wrongly (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Choose to be kind rather than to argue (2 Timothy 2:24)
Being kind takes effort (2 Peter 1:5–7)
Kingdom of Heaven
You must turn from sin before you can enter God’s Kingdom (Matthew 3:1–2)
Jesus describes members of God’s Kingdom (Matthew 5:1–19)
Obeying God’s commands yields great rewards in his Kingdom (Matthew 5:19)
Only righteous people will enter God’s Kingdom (Matthew 5:20)
God’s Kingdom is open to those who do his will (Matthew 7:21)
Healed lives are associated with God’s Kingdom (Matthew 9:35–36)
Entering God’s Kingdom costs someone everything (Matthew 13:44–45)
God’s Kingdom is reserved for the humble (Matthew 18:2–3)
No one deserves God’s Kingdom (Matthew 18:23–35)
God’s Kingdom is within our hearts (Luke 17:20–21)
God’s Kingdom will fully arrive in the future (Luke 21:25–31)
Only those who are spiritually reborn can enter God’s Kingdom (John 3:3)
Entering God’s Kingdom is not easy (Acts 14:22)
Christians should tell others about the Kingdom of God (Acts 28:31)
God’s Kingdom affects our lives (Romans 14:17)
God’s Kingdom is powerful (1 Corinthians 4:20)
No immoral person will be allowed into God’s Kingdom (Ephesians 5:5)
Christians are members of God’s Kingdom (Colossians 1:13)
Christians’ lives should reflect their membership in God’s Kingdom (1 Thessalonians 2:12)
God calls people into his Kingdom (1 Thessalonians 2:12)
God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28)
God’s Kingdom will one day be fully consummated (Revelation 11:15)
Laziness
Laziness can ruin you (Proverbs 6:6–11)
Laziness can make you poor (Proverbs 10:4–5)
Lazy people work for others (Proverbs 12:24)
Lazy people make excuses (Proverbs 22:13)
Lazy people oversleep (Proverbs 26:14)
Encourage lazy people to work (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
Lazy people should not be allowed to be freeloaders (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
Leadership
Leaders should be trustworthy (Exodus 18:21)
Leaders look out for the people’s best interests (Numbers 27:16–17)
Leaders should represent God in their decisions (2 Chronicles 19:5–7)
Leaders should receive advice (Proverbs 11:14)
Leaders must serve others (Matthew 20:26–28)
Leaders should sacrifice for others (John 10:11)
Leaders should be obeyed (Romans 13:1–4)
Leaders give an account to God for their actions (Hebrews 13:17)
Life
Life comes from God (Genesis 2:7)
God carefully creates each person (Psalm 139:13–14)
Life should be enjoyed (Ecclesiastes 9:9)
God plans the lives of people before they are born (Jeremiah 1:5)
People must be reborn spiritually to enter heaven (John 3:3)
Jesus came to give abundant life (John 10:10)
We should live lives worthy of our Christian calling (Ephesians 4:1)
Christ is the reason for life (Philippians 1:21)
Our lives should honor God (Colossians 3:17)
Light
Light comes from God (Genesis 1:3)
God is light (Psalm 27:1)
God’s Word enlightens our path (Psalm 119:105)
God can turn darkness into light (Isaiah 42:16)
Christians are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)
Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12)
Light shines in the hearts of Christians (2 Corinthians 4:6)
Christians are children of light (Ephesians 5:8)
Loneliness
God is concerned about our loneliness (Genesis 2:18)
God encourages the lonely (1 Kings 19:14–18)
God takes care of lonely people (Psalm 68:6)
Friends help in times of loneliness (Ecclesiastes 4:10–11)
God remains with us (Matthew 28:20)
Lord’s Supper
Jesus celebrated the Lord’s Supper with his disciples (Matthew 26:26–29)
Christians should be thankful for the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 10:16)
Christians who celebrate the Lord’s Supper together should be unified (1 Corinthians 11:20–34)
Love
Love in marriage is strong (Song of Songs 8:6–7)
Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43–44)
Loving God is the most important command (Mark 12:29–30)
Christians must love each other (John 13:34)
We cannot be separated from Jesus’ love (Romans 8:35–39)
Love must be genuine (Romans 12:9)
Love never quits (1 Corinthians 13:4–8)
God’s love for us is beyond our understanding (Ephesians 3:18)
Love helps you look past offenses (1 Peter 4:8)
God is love (1 John 4:16)
We must be known for our love (2 John 1:5)
Loyalty
Friends are loyal (Proverbs 17:17)
We cannot divide our loyalty (Matthew 6:24)
There must be loyalty in marriage (Hebrews 13:4)
Lust
Lustful thoughts are sinful (Matthew 5:28)
Christians should not give in to lust (Colossians 3:5)
Christians should avoid lust (1 Thessalonians 4:3–5)
Godless people enjoy immorality (1 Peter 4:3)
Lying (see Dishonesty)
Marriage
God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16)
Two people become one through marriage (Mark 10:2–12)
Angels do not get married (Mark 12:25)
Married partners should meet each other’s needs (1 Corinthians 7:2–5)
Married partners are united to each other for life (1 Corinthians 7:39)
A Christian wife can witness to her non-Christian husband (1 Peter 3:1–6)
Mercy
God requires that we show mercy (Micah 6:8)
People who show mercy to others will be rewarded (Matthew 5:7)
We should imitate God’s mercy (Luke 6:36)
Jesus is merciful (1 Timothy 1:2)
Mercy is from God (2 Timothy 1:2)
Messiah
The prophets prophesied about the Messiah (Genesis 3:15)
The Messiah’s mother would be a virgin (Isaiah 7:14)
The Messiah would be great (Isaiah 9:6–7)
The Messiah would suffer (Isaiah 53:2–12)
The Messiah would heal broken lives (Isaiah 61:1–3)
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
Jesus’ disciples knew he was the Messiah (Mark 8:27–29)
The Messiah will come again (Mark 14:61–62)
Jesus claimed to be the Messiah (John 4:25–42)
The Messiah brings salvation (Hebrews 2:10)
Mind
Keep away from mental sins (Matthew 5:27–30)
A Christian’s thoughts should be holy (Romans 12:2)
Our fellowship with God helps us make decisions (1 Corinthians 2:6–16)
Christians should please God with their thoughts (Philippians 4:8)
Money
Greed brings trouble (Proverbs 15:27)
Do not make money the most important part of your life (Matthew 6:19)
Money can distract people from God (Mark 10:17–24)
You cannot serve both God and money (Luke 16:13)
Christians should share their resources with those in need (Acts 2:42–45)
Christians should not be lovers of money (1 Timothy 3:3)
We should look to God for security, not money (1 Timothy 6:17–19)
Do not love money (Hebrews 13:5)
Be careful to treat rich and poor equally (James 2:1–9)
Murder
God has forbidden murder (Deuteronomy 5:17)
Hateful anger is the same in God’s eyes as murder (Matthew 5:21–22)
Music
Music can be used to worship God (Exodus 15:1)
Music is useful to focus our attention on God (Psalm 81:1–2)
We should make music for God’s glory (Colossians 3:16)
Obedience
Obeying is better than saying, “I’m sorry” (1 Samuel 15:22)
People who obey God’s Word will be blessed (Luke 11:28)
Christians should obey the government (Romans 13:1–4)
Children should obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1)
Christians obey God (1 John 2:3)
Pain
God cares for his people (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Friends should comfort each other (Job 2:12–13)
God comforts us in our darkest times (Job 35:10)
God watches over the weak (Psalm 12:5)
God comforts us (Isaiah 40:9–11)
God promises to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4)
God’s Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16)
Christians should comfort each other (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
All pain will end (Revelation 21:3–4)
Parents
Parents should teach children to follow God (Deuteronomy 6:6–7)
Parents should nurture their children (Ephesians 6:4)
Children must obey their parents (Colossians 3:20)
Patience
Be patient with God (Psalm 75:2)
Patience is valuable (Proverbs 25:15)
Patience is better than pride (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
Patience demonstrates love (1 Corinthians 13:4)
Patience is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
Be patient with each other (Ephesians 4:2)
Peace
Be full of peace (Psalm 34:14)
Jesus is known as the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6–7)
Wicked people will not know peace (Isaiah 48:22)
We can have peace with God (Isaiah 53:5)
Make peace with others quickly (Matthew 5:23–26)
The peace Jesus gives is different than the world’s peace (John 14:27)
Jesus gives us peace (Romans 5:1)
Peace is evidence of the Holy Spirit working in our lives (Galatians 5:22)
We can have peace through prayer (Philippians 4:4–7)
Power
Christians receive power from the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
The Bible is a powerful weapon (Ephesians 6:17)
Jesus is the greatest power (Hebrews 1:1–4)
Prayer can be powerful (James 5:16)
Christians have power to overcome the world (1 John 5:4–5)
Praise (see Worship)
Prayer
Ask God for help (Psalm 40:13)
God does not hear our prayers if we are purposely sinning (Micah 3:4)
Prayer should not be a show (Matthew 6:6)
Jesus taught his disciples how to pray (Matthew 6:9–13)
Pray with an attitude of humility (Luke 18:9–14)
Pray in Jesus’ name (John 16:23–24)
Pray all the time (Ephesians 6:18)
Pray without doubting (James 1:6)
Pray with the right motives (James 4:3)
Pray according to God’s will (1 John 5:14–15)
Pride (see also Self-Esteem)
Pride leads to shame (Proverbs 11:2)
Pride leads to arguments (Proverbs 13:10)
Pride will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)
Pride ends in destruction (Proverbs 16:18)
Pride cuts us off from God and others (Luke 18:9–14)
There is no place for proud boasting in the Christian life (Romans 3:27)
God chose to reveal himself to the humble, not the proud (1 Corinthians 1:26–31)
Pride is not compatible with the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–26)
God opposes the proud (James 4:6)
Procrastination
We must not procrastinate in choosing to serve the Lord (Joshua 24:15)
God does not procrastinate (Habakkuk 2:3)
Those who procrastinate lose out (Luke 14:16–21)
Today is the day to be saved (2 Corinthians 6:2)
No one can procrastinate forever (Revelation 10:6)
Prophecy (see also Teaching)
Prophecy reveals a message from God (Deuteronomy 18:21–22)
False prophecy is not from God (Jeremiah 23:25–32)
Claiming to prophesy does not indicate salvation (Matthew 7:21–23)
The Holy Spirit allows believers to prophesy (Acts 2:17–18)
Prophecy is a spiritual gift (1 Corinthians 14:1–5)
We should listen to God’s message (1 Thessalonians 5:20)
True prophets speak God’s words (2 Peter 1:20–21)
Purity
Only God can make us pure (Psalm 51:1–10)
We can remain pure by following God’s Word (Psalm 119:1–20)
We cannot claim purity apart from God (Proverbs 20:9)
The pure in heart will see God (Matthew 5:8)
Purity begins in the heart (Matthew 5:27–30)
Outward purity cannot substitute for inner purity (Matthew 23:25–28)
Purity comes from God (John 17:17)
Purity ought to mark believers’ lives (Ephesians 5:1–4)
Our minds should think about things that are pure (Philippians 4:8)
One day our purity will be like Christ’s (1 John 3:1–3)
Questions
God may not always answer our questions (Job 42:1–3)
God welcomes our sincere questions (Luke 7:18–23)
We need not be afraid when questioned about our faith (Luke 21:12–15)
We should be ready with answers when questioned about our faith (1 Peter 3:15)
Rapture (see Second Coming of Christ)
Relationships (see also Friendship, Marriage)
Our relationship with God is made possible through Jesus Christ (John 14:19–21)
Our relationships should not compromise our faith (2 Corinthians 6:14–18)
We are unified with all believers in God’s family (Ephesians 2:21–22)
Our relationship with Christ is deep and abiding (2 Timothy 2:11–13)
Our relationship with Christ makes us children of God (1 John3:1–3)
Repentance (see also Confession of Sin)
Repentance of sin opens the way for a relationship with God (Luke 3:7–8)
Unless we repent of our sins, we will perish (Luke 13:3–5)
Angels rejoice when a sinner repents (Luke 15:7)
Forgive those who repent of wrongs done to you (Luke 17:4)
Repentance is essential for the Holy Spirit to work (Acts 2:38)
God can use difficulties to encourage us to repent (2 Corinthians 7:9–10)
God would like everyone to repent and believe (2 Peter 3:9)
Reputation
A good reputation can be built by obeying God’s Word (Deuteronomy 4:1–14)
Integrity builds a good reputation (Ruth 2:1–13)
A bad reputation will follow you (Proverbs 25:9–10)
The Christians in Rome had a reputation for obedience (Romans 16:19)
Guard your reputation (2 Corinthians 8:18–24)
Maintain a good reputation among non-Christians (Colossians 4:5)
Respect (see also Authority)
God is worthy of our respect (Exodus 3:5)
Our parents are worthy of respect (Leviticus 19:3)
Those in authority should have our respect (1 Samuel 24:1–6)
Husbands and wives should respect each other (Ephesians 5:33)
Those in leadership should have respectful children (1 Timothy 3:4)
Show respect to all people (1 Peter 2:17)
Responsibility
Responsible people admit their wrongs (1 Chronicles 21:8)
Responsible people are faithful with what they have been given (Matthew 25:14–30)
People are responsible for their decision about Christ (John 3:18–19)
Responsible people know their abilities and limitations (Acts 6:1–7)
People are responsible for their own actions (James 1:13–15)
Rest
God gave us an example of and a command to rest (Genesis 2:3)
Rest is important for worship (Exodus 20:8)
God tells us to rest (Exodus 23:12)
Jesus promises to give us rest from our burdens (Matthew 11:28–30)
Rest is a gift of God (Hebrews 4:9–11)
Heaven will be a place of rest (Revelation 14:13)
Resurrection
Christ’s resurrection is a historical fact (Matthew 28:5–10)
All people will be resurrected (John 5:24–30)
Jesus promised to raise his followers (John 6:38–40)
We know we will be resurrected (John 11:24–26)
We will experience resurrection (Romans 6:3–11)
Jesus’ resurrection is the foundation of Christianity (1 Corinthians 15:12–21)
Our resurrected bodies will be eternal bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51–53)
Revenge
God’s people should not seek revenge (Leviticus 19:18)
Do not pay back evil for evil (Proverbs 24:29)
Believers ought to resist revenge (Matthew 5:38–42)
Leave revenge in God’s hands (Romans 12:19)
Desire for revenge is not compatible with the Christian life (1 Thessalonians 5:15)
Jesus is our example (1 Peter 2:21–23)
Righteous/Righteousness
God is completely righteous (Isaiah 45:21–24)
We cannot attain righteousness on our own (Isaiah 64:6)
Human nature is the opposite of righteousness (Romans 3:10–18)
Righteousness is not attained by works (Romans 4:18–25)
Strict legalism cannot make us righteous (Galatians 3:11–21)
Our God-given righteousness is armor against Satan’s attacks (Ephesians 6:14)
We become righteous through faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9)
Studying God’s Word helps us grow in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16)
Righteousness ought to characterize each believer’s life (1 Peter 2:24)
Salvation
Those who receive salvation become God’s children (John 1:12–13)
Salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit in a person’s life (John 3:1–16)
Belief and trust in Jesus Christ are the only way to be saved (John 14:6)
Salvation includes gaining a relationship with God (John 17:1–5)
Receiving salvation means we must turn from our sins (Acts 2:37–38)
Salvation cannot be earned; it is a gift of God (Romans 6:23)
Receiving salvation is simple and personal (Romans 10:8–10)
Salvation is by God’s grace alone (Ephesians 2:1–9)
Salvation rescues us from Satan’s dominion (Colossians 1:13–14)
Our salvation was obtained by Jesus’ blood (1 Peter 1:18–19)
Satan (see also Demons)
Satan is under God’s authority (Job 1:6–12)
Satan will tempt Jesus’ followers (Matthew 4:1–11)
Satan is completely evil (John 8:44)
Satan is the temporary ruler over this world (Ephesians 2:1–2)
Satan and his demons are spiritual (Ephesians 6:12)
Satan works through an army of demons (1 Timothy 4:1)
Believers have the authority to resist Satan (James 4:1–10)
Satan is an enemy to Christians (1 Peter 5:8)
Jesus destroyed Satan’s work with his death on the cross (1 John 3:7–8)
Satan is a defeated enemy (Revelation 20:10)
Second Coming of Christ
We do not know when Jesus will return (Matthew 24:36)
Christ’s return will be unmistakable (Mark 13:26–27)
Christ’s return will be joyous for those who are ready (Luke 12:35–40)
The Second Coming will be a time of judgment on unbelievers (John 12:37–50)
At Christ’s second coming we will be with him forever (John 14:1–3)
The promise of Christ’s return (Acts 1:10–11)
Believers will be resurrected and given glorious bodies (1 Corinthians 15:51–57)
Christ’s return will be visible and glorious (1 Thessalonians 4:16)
At Christ’s return, Christians who are dead and alive will rise to meet him (1 Thessalonians 4:16–17)
Continue to serve God as you await the Second Coming (1 Peter 4:7–8)
Patiently await Christ’s return (2 Peter 3:8–13)
Jesus is coming soon (Revelation 22:20–21)
Self-esteem (see also Pride)
We are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26–27)
We are a little lower than the angels (Psalm 8:3–5)
God took special care to create us (Psalm 139:1–18)
We have been formed by God’s loving hands (Isaiah 64:8)
We are of great value to God (Luke 12:4–12)
God gave his Son for us (John 3:16)
Our self-esteem is affected by our relationship with Christ (Romans 12:1–8)
Our self-esteem is based on God’s approval (2 Corinthians 10:12–18)
We should not overestimate ourselves (Galatians 6:3–5)
Sex
Sex is God’s gift to married people (Proverbs 5:15–21)
Sex outside of marriage is foolish (Proverbs 6:23–35)
Sex within marriage is meant to be a delight (Song of Songs 4:1–16)
Sexual sin begins in the mind (Matthew 5:27–30)
Sex is a powerful bond not meant to be taken lightly (1 Corinthians 6:13–20)
Sexual immorality has no place among Christians (Ephesians 5:1–3)
We are to have nothing to do with sexual immorality (Colossians 3:5)
God wants us to live in holiness, not lustful passion (1 Thessalonians 4:1–8)
Sex in marriage is honorable and pure (Hebrews 13:4)
Sickness
God cares for the sick (Psalm 41:1–13)
A cheerful spirit can act as good medicine against sickness (Proverbs 17:22)
Jesus can heal sickness (Matthew 4:23–25)
Believers ought to have compassion on the sick (Matthew 25:34–40)
It is better to be physically crippled than spiritually crippled (Mark 9:43–48)
Paul had an infirmity that God would not remove (2 Corinthians 12:7–10)
Sin
Sin has consequences (Genesis 3:1–19)
God must punish sin (Exodus 32:34)
Our consciences can identify sin (2 Samuel 24:10–15)
We should humbly confess our sins to God (Ezra 9:5–15)
We should ask God to forgive our sins (Psalm 51:1–10)
Stay away from people who lead you to sin (Proverbs 1:10–19)
Sin begins in the mind (Matthew 5:27–28)
All people have sinned (Romans 3:23)
Sin leads to eternal death (Romans 6:23)
Jesus takes the penalty of our sin on himself (Romans 8:1–2)
Sin begins with temptation (James 1:15)
We can sin by avoiding something we should do (James 4:17)
God is willing to forgive our sins (1 John 1:8–9)
Singleness
Some people remain single to work for God’s Kingdom (Matthew 19:12)
Singleness is a gift from God (1 Corinthians 7:7–8)
Single people can serve God (1 Corinthians 7:25–31)
Single people have more time to focus on service for God (1 Corinthians 7:32–35)
Sorrow (see also Grief)
Sorrow is often a necessary part of repentance (Judges 2:4–5)
Weeping will be followed by joy (Psalm 30:5)
Jesus understands sorrow (Isaiah 53:3–9)
God promises comfort to those who experience sorrow (Matthew 5:4)
God may use sorrow to point out sin and draw us back to him (2 Corinthians 7:10–11)
We sorrow over believers who die, but one day we will meet again (1 Thessalonians 4:13–18)
Sorrow will not exist in God’s Kingdom (Revelation 21:3–4)
Soul
People cannot destroy your soul (Matthew 10:28)
We are to love God with our whole being—heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:36–40)
It is of no value to gain the world but lose your soul (Mark 8:34–38)
We can place our soul under Christ’s protection (John 10:27–29)
Believers are assured of immortality (1 Corinthians 15:46–53)
Spiritual Gifts
God expects us to use our gifts (Romans 12:3–8)
God gives us our spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4–11)
Spiritual gifts build up the body of Christ (Ephesians 4:11–13)
Spiritual gifts ought not be denied nor overemphasized (1 Thessalonians 5:19–22)
God distributes spiritual gifts according to his will (Hebrews 2:4)
Stress
Delegating work can alleviate stress (Exodus 18:13–26)
God is a refuge in times of stress (Psalm 62:1–8)
Pray to God in times of stress (Psalm 69:1–36)
Wait upon the Lord (Isaiah 40:30–31)
God is always with us (Romans 8:31–39)
God cares about our stress (2 Corinthians 4:8–12)
Don’t let stress cause you to worry (Philippians 4:4–9)
Submission (see also Obedience)
Christ is our example of submission to the Father’s will (Matthew 26:39, 42)
Following Christ requires submission to him (Luke 14:27)
God created lines of authority for harmonious relationships (1 Corinthians 11:2–16)
Marriage calls for mutual submission (Ephesians 5:21–33)
Submit to God (James 4:7–10)
Suffering (see also Trials)
Those who suffer need encouragement (Job 16:1–6)
Christ’s followers will face suffering (Matthew 16:21–26)
Our suffering helps us comfort others who are suffering (2 Corinthians 1:3–7)
Our suffering will end in glory (2 Corinthians 4:17–18)
Jesus can help us through suffering (Hebrews 2:11–18)
Christ showed how to handle suffering (1 Peter 2:21–24)
There will be no suffering in Christ’s Kingdom (Revelation 21:4)
Teaching (see also Witnessing)
Parents must teach their children about the Lord (Deuteronomy 6:4–9)
Believers teach each other (2 Timothy 2:2)
Qualities of a good teacher (2 Timothy 2:22–26)
Instruction to those who teach God’s Word (Titus 2:1–15)
Temptation
Temptation comes from Satan (Genesis 3:1–6)
How to avoid temptation (Proverbs 7:1–5)
How to respond when tempted (Matthew 4:1–11)
God will provide a way of escape from every temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Run from temptation (2 Timothy 2:22)
Christ can help us, for he, too, has faced temptation (Hebrews 4:15–16)
God never tempts people to sin (James 1:13–15)
Thankfulness
Thank the Lord because he is good (Psalm 107:1–3)
Be thankful for answers to prayer (Psalm 138:1–5)
Be thankful for salvation (Ephesians 2:4–10)
Our prayers should include words of thankfulness (Philippians 4:6)
Our life should be characterized by thankfulness to God (Colossians 3:15–17)
We are called to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)
Trials (see also Suffering)
Christ promises us rest from our trials (Matthew 11:28–30)
Jesus understands our struggles (John 15:18)
Have peace in trials (John 16:33)
Trials help us develop patience (Romans 5:1–5)
God knows what he is doing with our life (Romans 8:28)
Believers can expect to suffer for their faith (2 Corinthians 6:3–13)
Present trials fade in comparison to the joy of our relationship with Christ (Philippians 3:7–11)
God expects us to grow through our trials (James 1:2–4)
Trust (see Faith)
Truth
God wants us to be true and righteous (Psalm 51:1–6)
Truth never changes (Proverbs 12:19)
Truth sets us free (John 8:31–32)
Truth is found in Jesus Christ (John 14:6)
God’s Word is truth (John 17:17)
We must not only believe the truth but also live by it (1 John 1:5–7)
Unbelievers
We must not imitate unbelievers (Psalm 26:5)
We must share the gospel with unbelievers (John 17:14–19)
Unbelievers do not belong to Christ (Romans 8:9)
We should avoid situations that force us to compromise our beliefs (2 Corinthians 6:14–18)
Unbelievers will not enter heaven (1 John 5:10–12)
Unity
Unity among believers pleases God (Psalm 133:1)
Christians are not supposed to live in isolation (John 17:11)
Unity includes bearing one another’s joys and burdens (Romans 12:9–16)
Believers must seek unity in all essentials (1 Corinthians 1:10)
There can be great unity even in great diversity (Ephesians 4:3–13)
The love Christ commanded should create unity among believers (Philippians 1:3–11)
Unity ought to be a distinctive mark among Christians (Philippians 2:1–2)
Wisdom
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7)
To find wisdom, first find God (Proverbs 2:6–12)
Wise people accept advice (Proverbs 13:10)
Wise people boast not in their wisdom but in knowing God (Jeremiah 9:23–24)
The wise understand God’s ways and follow his guidance (Hosea 14:9)
Wise people build on the solid foundation of God and his Word (Matthew 7:24–27)
God’s wisdom is different from the world’s wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:1–16)
God will give us wisdom if we ask for it (James 1:5)
Witnessing (see also Evangelism, Teaching)
Bringing the good news of Christ is a wonderful privilege (Isaiah 52:7)
God’s message will accomplish what he desires wherever it is spoken (Isaiah 55:10–11)
God holds us accountable for avoiding a chance to witness for him (Ezekiel 3:18–19)
Let your light shine (Matthew 5:14–16)
Jesus commanded all believers to witness (Matthew 28:16–20)
If we acknowledge our faith before people, Jesus will acknowledge us (Luke 12:8–9)
Christians are called to spread the gospel across the world (Acts 1:8)
We plant or water the seed of faith, but only God makes it grow (1 Corinthians 3:5–9)
God has entrusted us with the message we need to share with others (2 Corinthians 5:18–21)
Always be ready to tell what God has done for you (1 Peter 3:15)
Women
God’s image is shared equally by women and men (Genesis 1:26–27)
Women should fulfill their responsibilities well (Proverbs 31:10–31)
Women and men are equal before God (Galatians 3:28)
The church should care for widows who have no relatives (1 Timothy 5:3–16)
Work
Hard work is honored by God (Genesis 31:38–42)
Use your skills to honor God (Exodus 36:1)
Hard work brings rewards (Proverbs 12:14)
Hard work helps supply basic needs (Proverbs 28:19)
Our work for God is never wasted (1 Corinthians 15:58)
All work should be done as though we are working for God (Ephesians 6:5–9)
Worry (see Stress)
Worship (see also Church)
Worship is an encounter with the living and holy God (Exodus 3:1–6)
Worship is reserved for God alone (Exodus 34:14)
In worship, we ascribe to the Lord the glory due him (Psalm 29:1–2)
We can worship because of Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf (Hebrews 10:1–10)
We should worship with reverence for God (Hebrews 12:28)
When we draw near to God, he draws near to us (James 4:8)
Youth (see Adolescence)
The Psalms are a collection of beautiful poetry originally meant to be sung in Jewish worship services.
Many of these verses speak of human grief and contain some of the most comforting verses in the Bible. If you know someone who is hurting, take them to the Psalms:
The LORD is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9, NLT)
LORD, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. (Psalm 10:17, NLT)
You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness. (Psalm 18:28, NLT)
Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. (Psalm 23:4, NLT)
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1, NLT)
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.(Psalm 48:14, NLT)
From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety … (Psalm 61:2, NLT)
Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. (Psalm 119:50, NLT)
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is a treasured passage often quoted at funerals and memorial services. The passage lists 14 “opposites,” a common component in Hebrew poetry indicating completion. These well-known lines offer a comforting reminder of God’s sovereignty. While the seasons of our lives may seem random, we can be sure there is a purpose for everything we experience, even times of loss.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, NIV)
Isaiah is another book of the Bible that speaks strong encouragement to those who are hurting and in need of comfort:
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. (Isaiah 43:2, NLT)
Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering. (Isaiah 49:13, NLT)
Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die. (Isaiah 57:1-2, NLT)
You may feel overwhelmed by grief that seemingly will never subside, but the Lord promises new mercies every morning. His faithfulness lasts forever:
For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love.”(Lamentations 3:22-26; 31-32, NLT)
Believers experience a special closeness with the Lord in times of grief. Jesus is with us, carrying us in our sorrows:
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. (Psalm 34:18, NLT)
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. (NKJV)Matthew 11:28
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (NLT)
The death of a Christian is very different from the death of an unbeliever.
The difference for a believer is hope. People who don’t know Jesus Christ have no foundation for facing death with hope. Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we face death with the hope of eternal life. And when we lose a loved one whose salvation was secure, we grieve with hope, knowing we will see that person again in heaven:
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. (1 Thessalonians 4:13–14, NLT)
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. (2 Thessalonians 2:16–17, NLT)
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:55–57, NLT)
Believers are also blessed with the help of other brothers and sisters in the church who will bring support and the comfort of the Lord:
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3–4, NLT)
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(Galatians 6:2, NIV)
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15, NLT)
Losing someone we love dearly is one of the most challenging journeys of faith. Thank God, his grace will supply what we lack and everything we need to survive:
So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. (Hebrews 4:16, NLT)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)
The unsettling nature of loss can stir up anxiety, but we can trust God with each new thing we worry about:
1 Peter 5:7
Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. (NLT)
Last, but not least, this description of heaven is possibly the most consoling verse for believers who have put their hope in the promise of eternal life:
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” (Revelation 21:4, NLT)
Ezekiel 7:11
VIOLENCE is risen up into a rod of wickedness: none of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of any of theirs: neither shall there be wailing for them.
Pray that the rod of wickedness which causes VIOLENCE to arise in your city to be broken and that multitudes of innocent casualties would be spared.
Pray against every access point via our interstates where illegal weapons and ammunition are trafficked into your city
Pray for supernatural insight on the law enforcement entities assigned to your city
Pray for necessary resources to be released into legitimate anti-violence organizations in your city
Pray for aggressive evangelism campaigns to be activated city wide with miracles, signs, wonders & strange works manifesting salvation
Pray for every covenant of hell & agreement with death to be disannuled in your city.
(KJV)
Moreover the spirit lifted me up, and brought me unto the east gate of the Lord’s house, which looketh eastward: and behold at the door of the gate five and twenty men; among whom I saw Jaazaniah the son of Azur, and Pelatiah the son of Benaiah, princes of the people. 2 Then said he unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise mischief, and give wicked counsel in this city: 3 Which say, It is not near; let us build houses: this city is the caldron, and we be the flesh.
Pray for God to bring exposure individual and institution causing mischief in your city. Pray also for Gods judgment to break forth against all wicked counsel assigned to cause the demise of your citizens.
(KJV)
VIOLENCE shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.
Pray that VIOLENCE shall not be heard in this city as we enter the summer months. Decree that the powers of destruction will be unable to operate in the borders of Chicago and that instead revival would begin to take place.
(KJV)
Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of VIOLENCE is in their hands.
Pray that every web of VIOLENCE and INIQUITY covering this city would be ripped asunder and that every wicked work would be uncovered.
(KJV)
As a fountain casteth out her waters, so she casteth out her wickedness: VIOLENCE and spoil is heard in her; before me continually is grief and wounds.
Pray that a fountain of the LORD’s judgement would be loosed through our intercession that would cause would cause your city to cast out and forsake its VIOLENCE and wickedness.
(KJV)
And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh by the decree of the king and his nobles, saying, Let neither man nor beast, herd nor flock, taste any thing: let them not feed, nor drink water: 8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the VIOLENCE that is in their hands.
Pray for elevated levels of consecration to be upon those who have authority and influence. Pray that the spirit of repentance would begin to hit this city as we begin to cry mightily unto GOD so that every man and beast would turn from the evil and VIOLENCE in their hands.
(KJV)
Thus saith the Lord God; Let it suffice you, O princes of Israel: remove VIOLENCE and spoil, and execute judgment and justice, take away your exactions from my people, saith the Lord God.
Bind the principalities over your city that has loosed destruction and VIOLENCE causing communities to be spoiled. Loose the spirits of judgement and justice to operate in their place.
(KJV)
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and VIOLENCE: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Pray for the power of God to prevail on behalf of the poor and needy in your city. Pray for the redemptive power of the LORD to be released over your city to deliver it from the grip of deceit and VIOLENCE.
(KJV)
Make a chain: for the land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of VIOLENCE.
Pray for the LORD to break every chain of violence and murder that has bound the inhabitants of your city and caused it to be a breeding ground for bloody crimes. Bind all spirits connected to murder and blood thirsty spirits. Pray against all avengers of blood hidden in the communities of your city.
(KJV)
And they covet fields, and take them by VIOLENCE; and houses, and take them away: so they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Bind every spirit of covetousness and greed that has incited VIOLENCE in this city and caused families to suffer and be oppressed.
(KJV)
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
Pray for Gods sovereignty to manifest in your city to preserve the citizens from the evil and VIOLENT man. Pray that the purpose of the violent man are exposed, rooted out and overthrown.
(KJV)
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the VIOLENT man.
Pray against all acts of retaliatory VIOLENCE. Ask God to expose every strategy in your city through vigilante exploits and gang activity on an organized & street level. Pray for the youth of your city to be liberated from VIOLENT men.
(KJV)
For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. 14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of VIOLENT men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
Pray that Gods hand would intervene to deliver your city from the onslaught of hell. Pray for His judgments to manifest upon the assemblies of the VIOLENT.
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