Monday 11 March 2019

50 Most Important Bible Verses to Memorize

God
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Salvation
John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

Romans 3:23
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Revelation 3:20
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me.”

Ephesians 2:8,9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

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List of 50 Best Bible Verses to Memorize

Assurance
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Isaiah 40:30-31
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Romans 8:38-39
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart ,and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

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Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

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2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Christian Life
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Psalm 37:4,5
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust in him and he will do this.

Proverbs 3:5,6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

James 1:22
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Luke 16:13
No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

1 John 4:7,8
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

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Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Philippians 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:11
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Confession/Temptation
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out, so that you can stand up under it.

Mission
Micah 6:8
He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

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Matthew 25:40
The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

If you want to memorize these verses, the easiest way to do it is with cards of your own!
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Bigger challenges:
If you want to memorize whole chapters, here are my top 5:

Isaiah 53
Psalm 23
1 Corinthians 13
John 15
Psalm 139

These chapters are all important; I have left them out of the top 50 verses because I couldn’t choose just one or two verses from any of them. The whole thing is great. So if you’re up for a family challenge, memorize a chapter.

Look at it this way: if you spend one year memorizing the fifty verses, and the next year reviewing those fifty and memorizing a chapter, and then go back to those fifty verses again to make sure you have them down, and then the next year go back and do a different chapter, and so on, over the course of ten years you’ll have 50 verses and 5 chapters so committed to memory there is no way anyone could ever forget it.

And I think knowing fewer verses, but knowing them inside and out, is sometimes more beneficial in the long run than trying to make yourself learn a verse a day or something.

So print this out and use it with your family!

Now, here are just the references if you want to copy and paste:
1. Isaiah 9:6
2. Isaiah 40:28
3. Genesis 1:1
4. John 3:16-17
5. Romans 3:23
6. Romans 6:23
7. Revelation 3:20
8. John 14:6
9. Ephesians 2:8,9
10. 2 Corinthians 5:17
11. Romans 8:28
12. Isaiah 40:30-31
13. Romans 8:38-39
14. Matthew 11:28-30
15. Psalm 27:1
16. Jeremiah 29:11
17. Hebrews 13:8
18. 2 Peter 3:9
19. Lamentations 3:22-23
20. 2 Corinthians 12:9
21. 2 Corinthians 4:18
22. Psalm 37:4,5
23. Proverbs 3:5,7
24. Philippians 4:13
25. Galatians 2:20
26. James 1:22
27. Colossians 3:23
28. 1 Corinthians 15:58
29. James 4:7
30. Luke 16:13
31. 1 John 4:7,8
32. Galatians 5:22-23
33. Hebrews 12:1-2
34. Acts 1:8
35. Romans 12:1-2
36. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
37. Psalm 19:14
38. Philippians 4:6,7
39. 2 Timothy 3:16
40. Psalm 119:105
41. Psalm 119:11
42. Hebrews 4:16
43. 1 John 1:9
44. James 5:16
45. 1 Corinthians 10:13
46. Micah 6:8
47. Matthew 25:40
48. Matthew 28:19-20
49. Matthew 5:16
50. Ephesians 6:12

Sunday 10 March 2019

100 Things Your Kids Need to Hear!

200 Things Your Kids Need to Hear!

1. I love you.

2. I’m proud of you.

3. Great job!

4. You’re awesome!

5. You make me smile.

6. I love hanging out with you.

7. You are a blessing.

8. I love your sense of humor.

9. You’re amazing!

10. You can do it!

11. I believe in you.

12. It’s okay, mistakes happen.

13. Don’t worry.

14. Do pray.

15. Put God first.

16. Forgive those who hurt you.

17. Stand up for yourself.

18. Follow your dreams.

19. I have faith in you!

20. I love laughing with you.

21. You look nice today.

22. You smell good.

23. I like that outfit.

24. You’re so smart.

25. You’re fantastic!

26. You are the best!

27. Yes!

28. That’s OK!

29. Don’t sweat the small stuff!

30. You have such a kind heart.

31. You’re great with computers.

32. You are such a fast reader!

33. You’re a great brother.

34. We are so lucky to have you.

35. You are wonderful!

36. You’re so handsome.

37. You’re going to make a great Daddy someday.

38. You are going to be such a loving husband one day.

39. Please.

40. Thank you.

41. I appreciate you!

42. You are so good at math.

43. You are caring.

44. You are kind.

45. You are loving.

46. You are special.

47. You are perfect.

48. You are unique.

49. You are a wonderful son.

50. You’re a big help!

51. You are so great with little kids.

52. Don’t give up.

53. Do follow your heart.

54. You are strong.

55. You are brave.

56. You are compassionate.

57. You are hilarious!

58. You are a great sharer.

59. You are a good friend.

60. Let’s watch a movie together.

61. Let’s bake a cake.

62. Let’s get nachos!

63. You are a talented artist!

64. You are good with money.

65. I love your heart for Jesus!

66. Your faith is inspiring.

67. You’re doing a great job!

68. Keep up the good work!

69. Way to go!

70. Stay positive!

71. Respect yourself.

72. You make me smile.

73. I’m happy you’re here.

74. You’re really good at that!

75. I’m thankful for you.

76. You have grateful heart.

77. You’re fantastic!

78. You da man!

79. You’re the bomb diggity!

80. You’re all that and a bag of chips!

81. You are the shizzle!

82. You crack me up!

83. Believe in yourself.

84. I love your cuddles.

85. I love your kisses.

86. I love spending time with you.

87. You’re a great speller!

88. You should try that!

89. Don’t be scared.

90. I will always be here for you.

91. I love you unconditionally.

92. You make life worth living.

93. Good morning.

94. Sleep tight.

95. Say your prayers.

96. Thank the Lord for your blessings.

97. That’s great!

98. You did it!

99. I’m listening.

100. I hear you.

http://www.themommymess.com/2012/09/100-things-your-kids-need-to-hear.html

1) I think you’re fantastic!

2) You did a great Job!

3) Thanks for being such a great kid!

4) You make me smile.

5) I appreciate the young man (woman) you are becoming.

6) I like you.

7) Spending time with you reminds me of how special you are.

8) Would you like to go to the store with me? I like it when you come along.

9) You are an interesting person.

10) I like how your mind works.

11) Thanks for being such a hard worker.

12) You are a great example.

13) I was just telling Dad/Mom how proud I am of you.

14) I’m grateful God gave you to me.

15) You did that so well.

16) Great job on your homework!

17) You’re so handsome/beautiful.

18) You see things really clearly.

19) Good thinking.

20) You give the best hugs.

21) Your so brave!

22) That was a really kind thing to do.

23) You’re so smart!

24) Thank you for honoring me.

25) You’re a great person.

26) You are the kind of friend I wanted when I was your age.

27) Wow! You’re fast!

28) You’re really thoughtful.

29) I appreciate you so much.

30) You are a diligent young man/woman.

31) You make me laugh!

32) You’ve got a great sense of humor.

33) You did that? You’re amazing!

34) You are an honest young man/woman – God likes that.

35) Wow! You did a great job cleaning your room!

36) You made this all by yourself? It tastes fantastic!

37) What a great idea!

38) You’ve got a lot of ‘grit’!

39) I’m happy when you’re around.

40) Look at all those muscles! (when he’s very young)

41) I’m really proud of you.

42) You have a big heart!

43) You’re so generous.

44) You inspire people when you do things like that!

45) When you did ( ) it showed a lot of self-discipline.

46) How did I get the Best Kid In The World?

47) I just know you’re going to be successful.

48) You have some amazing gifts.

49) You can achieve anything you desire.

50) God created you for a special purpose.

51) Your life matters.

52) I don’t know where you’re going to end up, but it’s going to be awesome!

53) You’re so tough!

54) I love how you never give up!

55) You could run a small country! Maybe a large one!!

56) You have strong character.

57) King Solomon talked about you: A man skilled in his work will stand before kings.

58) You’re one in a million!

59) My respect for you is really growing.

60) I don’t deserve a daughter/son like you!

61) You make being proud of your son/daughter so easy.

62) You could be President!

63) Keep practicing like that and you’re going to be the best in the world!

64) You showed a lot of courage when you ( )

65) It takes a big person to be honest like you just were.

66) I know you can conquer your fear!

67) You’ve got what it takes!

68) You’re a real go-getter!

69) Do you know how rare people like you are?

70) You’re really polite – I like that in a young man/young woman.

71) You do quality work!

72) I’m grateful for you.

73) You are a blessing to me and Mom/Dad.

74) There is no one quite like you.

75) How did you come up with that?

76) It’s a rare thing to find someone trustworthy like you.

77) I know you can figure it out!

78) You worked until the job was done – impressive!

79) When you stood up for what was right, God said, “Well done!”

80) You’re looking sharp!

81) You are a special individual.

82) God wanted to bless me so He gave me you.

83) What a great job you did!

84) I know you will achieve your dreams.

85) This world would be a better place if more people were like you.

86) You figured this out by yourself? Amazing!

87) What you did for your (me, friend, brother, sister) was really kind.

88) Grandpa and/or Grandma think you are spectacular!

89) You are going places!

90) You showed a lot of maturity when you responded like that.

91) I can see your future . . . it’s so bright, I’m going to need sunglasses!

92) You are the son/daughter I prayed for.

93) Every parent wishes they had a son/daughter like you.

94) I don’t know what I would do without you.

95) I love the fact that I can rely on you.

96) Dad/Mom and I were just talking about how wonderful you are.

97) Thank you for loving me.

98) I can see your inner strength.

99) You stood for the Truth – that’s what good men/women do!

100) Awesome – that’s what you are!

101) I love you!

https://faithfulman.com/101-words-of-affirmation-every-child-wants-to-hear-with-free-printable/

Heroes of Faith in the Bible "Hall of Faith"

Heroes of Faith in the Bible "Hall of Faith"

Hebrews Chapter 11 is often called the "Hall of Faith" or the "Faith Hall of Fame." In this noted chapter, the writer of the book of Hebrews introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament --remarkable men and women whose stories stand out to encourage and challenge the faith. Some of these heroes of the Bible are well-known personalities, while others remain anonymous.

Abel - First Martyr in the Bible
Enoch - The Man Who Walked With God
Noah - A Righteous Man
Abraham - Father of the Jewish Nation
Sarah - Mother of the Jewish Nation
Isaac - Father of Esau and Jacob
Jacob - Father of the 12 Tribes of Israel
Joseph - Interpreter of Dreams
Moses - Giver of the Law
Joshua - Successful Leader, Faithful Follower
Rahab - Spy for the Israelites
Gideon - The Reluctant Warrior
Barak - The Obedient Warrior
Samson - Judge and Nazirite
Jephthah - Warrior and Judge
David - A Man After God's Own Heart
Samuel - Prophet and Last of the Judges

Abel - First Martyr in the Bible