It's Okay to Mark in your Bibles!

 

Have you ever opened your Bible looking for pearls of wisdom and found yourself in The Book of Numbers reading about the number of fighting men Israel had? Or in Genesis reading about how many cubits Noah's Ark had?

 

When you discover a verse that speaks to you, mark it so that it can speak to you again. Here are some gems that we suggested during our MARK YOUR BIBLE PROGRAM.

 

Below is a chart of symbols you can use to mark Bible verses.

 

 

?	Question	L	Makes me sad
'	Inspiring	Û	I like this/agree
!	Wow	Ü	I don’t like this/disagree
J	Makes me happy	♡	God’s love

 

 

 

FAITH

 

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. (Deuteronomy 7:9)

 

I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. (Psalm 71:22)

 

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to

anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. (Psalm 86:15)

 

God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.  (1 Corinthians 1:9)

 

When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are

forgiven." (Luke 5:20)

 

If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you. (Luke 17:6)

 

For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17)

 

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8)

 

SUFFERING/COMFORT

 

The LORD had seen how bitterly everyone in Israel, whether slave or free, was suffering; there was no one to help them.

(2 Kings 14:26)

 

Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. (Psalm 119:153)

 

My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. (Psalm 119:50)

 

May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your

promise to your servant. (Psalm 119:76)

 

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, ²through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. ³Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; ⁴perseverance, character; and character, hope. ⁵And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. (Romans 5:1-5)

 

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. (Isaiah 40:1)

 

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

(Matthew 5:4)

 

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (John 14:1)

 

 

 

 

PAIN/HEALING

 

I am the LORD, who heals you. (Exodus 15:26c)

 

Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am faint; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are in agony. (Psalm 6:2)

 

Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your sin and heals all your diseases… (Psalm 103:2-3)

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

 

Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. (Jeremiah 17:14)

 

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. (Matthew 4:23)

 

He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." (Mark 5:34)

 

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. (James 5:16)

 

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

 

 

 

WEAKNESS/STRENGTH

 

The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him. (Exodus 15:2)

 

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

(2 Samuel 22:33)

 

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

(Psalm 46:1)

 

For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God's power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God's power we will live with him to serve you. (2 Corinthians 13:4)

 

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. (Romans 8:26)

 

For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.

(1 Corinthians 1:25)

 

He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' ; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" (Luke 10:27)

 

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. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

 

That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10)

 

 

 

 

 

GRACE

 

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:3)

 

I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. (1 Corinthians 1:4)

 

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

 

For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (John 1:17)

 

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are

justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. (Romans 3:23-24)

 

For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. (Romans 6:14)

 

Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 2:1)

 

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. (Ephesians 1:7)

 

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. (Ephesians 2:4-5) 

 

 

 

UNITY/COMMUNITY

 

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 9:6)

 

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

 

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

(Galatians 5:22-23)

 

Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

(Psalm 34:14)

 

How good and pleasant it is when we live together in unity!

(Psalm 133:1)

 

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:9)

 

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all

together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:14)

 

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus. (Romans 15:5)

 

 

LOVE AND MERCY

 

Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.

(Psalm 136:2)

 

But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever. (Psalm 52:8)

 

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and

patience. (Colossians 3:12)

 

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

(1 John 4:7)

 

Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:21)

 

Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matthew 5:43-44)

 

Jesus said: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " (Luke 10:27)

 

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14) 

 

 

 

FEAR/GOD’S PROTECTION

 

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)

 

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the

mountains fall into the heart of the sea, (Psalm 46:2) 

 

 

 

For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. (Isaiah 41:13)

 

Jesus said, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” (John 17:15)

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.

"Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." (1 Peter 3:14)

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)

 

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)

 

 

 

REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS 

 

In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength… (Isaiah 30:15b&c)

 

"The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15)

 

In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10)

 

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. (Acts 3:19)

 

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. (2 Peter 3:9)

 

Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are

covered. (Psalm 32:1)

 

All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." (Acts 10:43)

 

Therefore do not be partners with them. (Ephesians 5:7)

 

 

 

WISDOM/KNOWLEDGE 

 

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. (Psalm 37:30)

 

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of

wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)

 

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. (Psalm 111:10)

 

Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. (Psalm 119:66)

 

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. (Proverbs 2:6)

 

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united

in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (Colossians 2:2-3)

 

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! (Romans 11:33)

 

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in

knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us—

see that you also excel in this grace of giving. (2 Corinthians 8:7)

 

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

(2 Peter 3:18)

 

 

 

 

TEMPTATION/RIGHTEOUSNESS

 

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. (Matthew 6:13)

 

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.

The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." (Matthew 26:41)

 

Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies—make straight your way before me. (Psalm 5:8)

 

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! (Romans 6:15)

 

You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to

righteousness. (Romans 6:18)

 

I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!  (Galations 2:21)

 

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11)

 

VICTORY

 

For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." (Deuteronomy 20:4)

 

When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."  

(1 Corinthians 15:54)

 

Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?

(1 Corinthians 15:55)

 

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 15:57)

 

³This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, ⁴for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:3-4)

 

Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that

Jesus is the Son of God. (1 John 5:5)