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Verse | Chapter Heading or Topic |
| Deuteronomy 4:29 | But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and all your soul. | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:9 | ...the LORD searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 | Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. | David's Psalm of Thanks |
| Psalm 42:1 | As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. | |
| Psalm 119:125 | I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. | |
| Proverbs 8:17 | I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. | Wisdom's Call |
| Jeremiah 33:3 | This is what the Lord says...'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know'. | Promise of Restoration |
| Jeremiah 29:12-13 | Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. | |
| Hosea 10:12 | Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap the fruit of unfailing love, and break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord… | |
| Amos 5:6 | Seek the Lord and live… | A Lament and Call to Repentance |
| Matthew 6:33 | But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. | Do Not Worry |
| Luke 11:9-10 | So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. | Jesus' Teaching on Prayer |
| John 16:24 | Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. | The Disciples' Grief Will Turn to Joy |
| John 14:13-14 | And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. | Jesus the Way to the Father |
| John 3:3 | In reply Jesus declared, 'I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.' | Jesus Teaches Nicodemus |
| John 9:25 | One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see! | The Pharisees Investigate the Healing |
| Acts 17:27 | God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. | Paul and Silas in Athens |
| Romans 10:17 | Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. | |
| Galatians 2:17 | If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! | |
| Hebrews 11:6 | And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. | By Faith |
| James 4:8 | Come near to God and he will come near to you. | Submit Yourself to God |
| 1 John 5:14 | This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. | |
| 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. | |
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Chapter Heading or Topic |
| Psalm 118:8-9 | It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. | |
| Proverbs 16:9 | In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. | |
| 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. | Further Benefits of Wisdom |
| Daniel 3:28 |
They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. | The Fiery Furnace |
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Matthew 13:57,58 | But Jesus said to them: Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor. And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. | A Prophet Without Honor |
| Matthew 6:34 | Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. | Do Not Worry |
| John 15:4 | Remain in me, and I will remain in you. | |
| John 20:29 | Then Jesus told him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed'. | Jesus Appears to Thomas |
| John 11:40 | Then Jesus said, 'Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?' | Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead |
| John 8:24 | I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins. | The Validity of Jesus' Testimony |
| Acts 10:34-35 | …I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. | Peter at Cornelius' House |
| Romans 3:28,31 | For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law…Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law. | Righteousness Through Faith |
| 2 Corinthians 5:7 | For we walk by faith, not by sight. | Our Heavenly Dwelling |
| 2 Corinthians 4:18 | So we fix our eyes on not what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. | Treasures in Jars of Clay |
| 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. | |
| 1 Timothy 6:12 | Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you are called… | Pursuing Righteousness |
| Hebrews 11:1 | Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. | By Faith |
| Hebrews 11:39-40 | These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect. | By Faith |
| James 5:7-8 | Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. | |
| 1 John 5:14-15 |
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us - whatever we ask - we know that we have what we asked of him. | Faith in God the Son |
| 1 John 5:13 | I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. | Faith in the Son of God |
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Verse |
Chapter Heading or Topic |
| Psalm 34:18 | The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. | |
| Psalm 23:1 | The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. | |
| Psalm 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. | |
| Psalm 37:1 | Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. | |
| Psalm 91:5-6 | You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. | |
| Psalm 46:1 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. | |
| Psalm 69:29 | I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me. | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:1 | To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven. | A Time for Everything |
| Isaiah 54:10 | Though the mountains be shaken and the hills removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.. | |
| Isaiah 40:31 | 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. | |
| Isaiah 26:4 | Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal. | A Song of Praise |
| Isaiah 40:11 | He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers his lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those who have young. | Comfort for God's People |
| Isaiah 35:5-6 | Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. | |
| 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. | |
| Micah 7:8 | Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. | |
| Matthew 6:13 | And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. | The Lord's Prayer |
| Luke 18:27 | Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with men is possible with God.' | The Rich Ruler |
| John 10:14,15 | I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father - and I lay down my life for the sheep. | The Shepherd and His Flock |
| John 14:27 | Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. | Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit |
| John 11:34,35 | 'Where have you laid him?', He asked. 'Come and see, Lord', they replied. Jesus wept. | Jesus Comforts the Sisters |
| John 14:2-3 | In my father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me… | Jesus Comforts His Disciples |
| Romans 13:12 | The night is passed, the day is at hand. Let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. | Submission to the Authorities |
| 1 Corinthians 15:55 | Where, O death is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? | Victory in Christ |
| 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 | Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. . . who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. | The God of All Comfort |
| 2 Corinthians 7:10 | Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. | |
| Revelation 21:4 | He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. | The New Jerusalem |
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| Deuteronomy 16:15 | For the Lord your God will bless you in all your harvest and in all the work of your hands, and your joy will be complete. | Feast of Tabernacles |
| 1 Chronicles 16:33 | Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. | David's Psalm of Thanks |
| Psalm 40:17 | But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, 'The LORD be exalted.' | |
| Psalm 86:4 | Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. | |
| Psalm 47:1 | Clap you hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! | |
| Psalm 126:3 | The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. | |
| Psalm 28:7 | My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. | |
| Psalm 52:8 | I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever. | |
| Isaiah 55:12 | You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. | Invitation to the Thirsty |
| Isaiah 35:10 | They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away. | Joy of the Redeemed |
| 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. | |
| Luke 24:34 | ...It is true! The Lord has risen ... | On the Road to Emmaus |
| Luke 15:32 | But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. | The Parable of the Lost Son |
| Luke 6:23 | Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. | Blessings and Woes |
| Luke 15:10 | ...there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. | The Parable of the Lost Coin |
| Philippians 4:4 | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! | Exhortations |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 | Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. | Instructions of God's Will for You |
| 1 Peter 1:8 | Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy... | Praise to God for a Living Hope |
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| Exodus 34:6-7 | The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. | The New Stone Tablets |
| Exodus 10:17 | Now forgive my sin once more and pray to the LORD your God to take this deadly plague away from me. | The Plague of Locusts |
| Numbers 14:8 | If the Lord is pleased with us, he will lead us into that land, a land flowing with milk and honey, and will give it to us. | The People Rebel |
| Deuteronomy 28:2 | And all these blessings shall come upon thee and overtake thee, if thou, hear the voice of the Lord Thy God. | Blessings for Obedience |
| Deuteronomy 7:9 | Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. | |
| Nehemiah 9:17 | But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love | The Israelites Confess Their Sins |
| Psalm 34:15-16 | The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. | |
| Proverbs10:22 | The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. | |
| Hosea 6:2 | After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. | |
| Matthew 21:22 | If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. | The Fig Tree Withers |
| Matthew 5:5 | Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. | The Beatitudes |
| Matthew 19:29-30 | And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. | The Rich Young Man |
| Matthew 13:45-46 | The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. | Parable of the Pearl |
| Luke 23:42,43 | Then he said, 'Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.' Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.' | The Crucifixion |
| Luke 6:38 | Give, and it will be given to you. | |
| John 6:35 | Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never by thirsty.' | Jesus the Bread of Life |
| John 6:51 | I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world. | Jesus the Bread of Life |
| John 8:12 | When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.' | |
| John 5:6 | …He (Jesus) asked him, 'Do you want to get well?' | The Healing at the Pool |
| Romans 8:32 | He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all - how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? | |
| 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. | More than Conquerors |
| Romans 12:6 | We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. | Spiritual Gifts |
| 2 Corinthians 9:6 | Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. | Sowing Generously |
| Ephesians 2:10 | For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. | Made Alive in Christ |
| Philippians 3:18-20 | ...many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ... | Pressing on Toward the Goal |
| James 1:17 | Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. . . | |
| 3 John 1:3-4 | It gave me great joy to have some brothers come and tell about your faithfulness to the truth and how you continue to walk in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. | |
| Revelation 2:7 | He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit ways to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. | |
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| Deuteronomy 15:11 | There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land. | The Year for Canceling Debts |
| Psalm 133:1 | How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! | |
| Proverbs 17:17 | A friend loves at all times… | |
| Matthew 5:42 | Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. | An Eye for an Eye |
| Matthew 6:3 | But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. | Giving to the Needy |
| Matthew 22:39 | Love your neighbor as yourself. | The Greatest Commandment |
| Matthew 25:37,40 | Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?'…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.' | The Sheep and the Goats |
| Matthew 7:12 | So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you… | The Golden Rule |
| Mark 12:33 | To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. | |
| Mark 10:14 | He said to them, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these…' | The Little Children and Jesus |
| Luke 6:37 | Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. | Judging Others |
| John 15:13 | Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. | |
| John 15:9 | As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.' | The Vine and the Branches |
| 2 Corinthians 9:11 | You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. | Sowing Generously |
| 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. | Freedom in Christ |
| Ephesians 4:32 | Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. | Living as Children of Light |
| Ephesians 4;26 | Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. | |
| Ephesians 5:1-2 | Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love… | |
| Hebrews 13:2 | Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. | |
| James 1:19 | My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry... | Trials and Temptations |
| 1 John 4:19 | We love because he first loved us. | God's Love and Ours |
| 1 John 4:16 | God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. | |
| 1 John 3:18 | Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. | Children of God |
| 1 John 2:9 | Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. | Walking in the Light |
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Scripture Reference | Verse | Chapter Heading or Topic |
| Deuteronomy 31:6 | Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. | |
| Joshua 1:9 | Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:10 | ...Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.' And God granted his request. | Jabez's Prayer |
| Nehemiah 8:10 | This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. | |
| Psalm 18:2 | The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. | |
| Psalm 116:16 | …you have freed me from my chains. | |
| Isaiah 43:18,19 | Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do not you perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. | |
| Daniel 9:19 | O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For your sake, O my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name. | Daniel's Prayer |
| Zechariah 4:6 | Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty. | |
| Matthew 26:41 | Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. | Gethsemane |
| Matthew 4:4 | Jesus answered, 'It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ | The Temptation of Jesus |
| Matthew 6:25 | Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?' | Do Not Worry |
| John 15:5 | I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.' | The Vine and the Branches |
| Acts 5:38,39 | For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. | The Apostles Persecuted |
| Acts 27:22 | But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. | Paul and the Storm |
| Romans 8:31 | What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? | More than Conquerors |
| Romans 14:4 | Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand. | The Weak and the Strong |
| 1 Corinthians 9:24 | Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. | The Rights of an Apostle |
| 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. | Warning's from Israel's History |
| Ephesians 3:20 | Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. | |
| Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. | Thanks for Their Gifts |
| Philippians 4:11 | I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. | |
| 2 Timothy 1:7 | For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. | |
| 1 Peter 1:24 | All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever. | Being Holy |