| | Exodus 20:1-17 - the 10 Commandments. Important because it provides a moral compass - rules for us all to follow. |
| | John 3:16 - for God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son... Important because this is the way to salvation. |
| | Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To everything there is a season... Important because it helps us to understand why things happen when they do, or why things don't happen when we want them to. |
| | Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. |
| | Genesis 1:27. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created He him, male and female created He them. |
| | Matthew 7:12 All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. |
| | Isaiah 53:6 "All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to |
| | follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the guilt and sins of us all." |
| | 1 Corinthians 14:1 "Let love be your greatest aim." |
| | Colossians 3:17 "Whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative |
| | of the Lord Jesus." |
| | Psalms 83:18 - God's true name |
| | Ecclesiastes 9:5,6 - The condition of the dead |
| | 1 John 5:19 - Shows who really rules the World" |
| | John 3:16 -- For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everylasting life. |
| | John 14:6 -- I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. |
| | Mark 16:15&16 -- He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whosoever believes and is baptized will be saved." |
| | Proverbs 11: 24-25 One man gives freely, yet gains even more, another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. |
| | Matthew 7:7 7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. |
| | Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. |
| | Matthew 22:39 "And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbour as yourself." |
| | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" |
| | John 14:34 "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." |
| | Romans 3:23 -- All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (we are all in the same desperate shape) |
| | John 14:6 -- I (Jesus) am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me. (Jesus alone can save us) |
| | Matthew 28:20 -- "And surely I (Jesus) am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Jesus will never abandon us)" |
| | Genesis 4:7- If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it. (This means that sin will always tempt people. It is our job to fight the temptation to sin.) |
| | James 1:19-20 - My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (This means that men should keep anger at bay. Do not succumb to it, because it is out of anger that destruction occurs.) |
| | Isaiah 53:6- All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the Lord laid on him the guilt and sins of us all. (This verse re-emphasize the fact that Jesus died on the cross for all our sins.) |
| | Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Important for anyone who worries a lot.) |
| | Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (A good reminder that if you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything.) |
| | James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. (Everyone needs to talk less and listen more.) |
| | Luke 17:4 If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him. (This is good for everyone because it reminds us that no matter how often someone sins against you, you should forgive them.) |
| | 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." (These verses are also good for everyone. This verse tells you directly that you should be baptized and obey God's commandments.) |
| | I Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (This verse tells you to trust in the Lord, lean on Him in times of trouble, and he will care for you.) |
| | 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 staff they comfort me (This famous psalm reminds all that even in the darkest hour God is there and will protect you.) |
| | John 11:35 - Jesus Wept - It shows that He was like us, that he had the same sorrows and emotions. Those two powerful words embody the essence of Jesus Christ; He was crying for us, for our sins, and for our salvation. |
| | Romans 5:6-8 - You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us - No one in their right mind dies for the ungodly, the unsaved, the ones who worshipped false idols. But God gave us a chance to save ourselves, through His son, who had to suffer a tremendous deal just for some people that might not even follow Him. But this action was taken in the hopes that one day we may all realize the true glory of His actions. |
| | Mark 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. |
| | Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. |
| | Philippians 4.4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God. And the peacec of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Important because this gives us hope in difficult time concerning the faithfulness of God; also telling us that the faithfulness of God does not depend of the circumstances that we are living, he is faithful at ALL times! |
| | Psalms 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: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. - Important because God can only take care of us if are willing to fully abandon our lives in His care. |
| | John 3:17 - Usually overlooked because of the preceding verse but tis is a great reminder that Christ was not for condemnation but for salvation. |
| | Song of Songs 2:7 - A reminder not to rush love. |
| | 1 John 1:9 - A reminder that God forgives all sin if we confess." |
| | Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." (This illustrates a loving God, not a cruel judge, who wants the best for mankind.) |
| | Exodus 20:12 "Thou shalt not murder. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. " |
| | Exodus 20:13 "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house; {S} thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's." |
| | Deuteronomy 16:20 "Justice, justice, shalt thou pursue." |
| | The guidelines of the Ten Commandments speak to the basic need to treat other persons, their property justly and fairly and with righteousness. The establishment of courts of justice underscores the responsibility of the society as a whole to enforce these basic laws governing the relationships among individuals. |
| | Amos 5:15 "Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate." |
| | Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." |
| | This verse states that we have a creator. The heavens and earth did not form from a blast of subatomic particles. |
| | John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son and whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life." |
| | John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrightousness." |
| | Matthew 5:17 identifies Jesus as the promised Messiah. It also makes the Old Testament relevant even today because He says specifically, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but fulfill." |
| | The fact that He was come to fulfill the law makes him the promised savior in Genesis 3:15. This verse also negates the argument by many modern Christians (and quite possibly Jews) that the Old Testament laws do not apply. In fact, all throughout His ministry, Jesus continually expounded on the Old Testament laws and clarified them for us. |
| | Luke 1:37 speaks of God's omnipotence. It reassures all believers that God is able to do anything according to His purpose - even when we do not believe it can happen. |
| | II Chronicles 15:2 brings home the need for a right relationship with God. It reassures believers that as long as they seek God and be with Him and not forsake Him that God will be found by them and He will not leave them hanging out on a limb - no matter what they are going through. It is this promise from God that He will never desert His people that keeps believers going through the good and bad parts of life. |
| | Corinthians Chapter 13 - "Love is patient and kind..." I think this is important to everyone - of all faiths. If people could exude this type of love for everyone, wars, poverty, and all types of bad things would not happen. |
| | Psalm 23 - "The lord is my sheperd..." I think this is so critical, bcause it is peaceful and calming. When times are hard, it is comforting and reassuring. |
| | Exodus (not sure of verse number, could look up) - The 10 commandments. This is what all of Western society laws are founded on. If people would honestly follow them, our society would be such a better place" |
| | Romans 10:8-10 - Leads people into salvation. |
| | Genesis 1:1 - 28 - Teaches how God created the earth and man, and gave man his mission: to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it, and dominate. |
| | St. Mathew 27:50-53 - Shows the power of Jesus' death on the cross. It conquered death, and many of the dead saints arose from their graves and appeared to people in the city. |