Bible

Bible (New Living Translation)

I began reading the New Testament in May 2015 and completed it in November 2015. I re-read the New Testament a second time November 2015 to May 2016, and a third time May 2016 to December 2016. It's amazing what re-reading with more detailed, intentional, and focused analysis brings to light. My next steps are to go deeper in the Old Testament, but will continue my daily readings in the New Testament, always.

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still."
― Exodus 14:14

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
― Deuteronomy 31:8

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
― Joshua 1:9

"But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
― Joshua 24:15

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken."
― Psalm 16:8

"Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."
― Psalm 34:14

"Be still, and know that I am God!"
― Psalm 46:10

"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
― Psalm 90:12

"I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws."
― Psalm 119:30

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
― Proverbs 3:5-6

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
― Proverbs 9:10

"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."
― Proverbs 12:15

"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."
― Proverbs 19:21

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
― Proverbs 27:17

"Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe."
― Proverbs 28:26

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”"
― Isaiah 30:21

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
― Isaiah 41:10

"I have tested you in the furnace of affliction."
― Isaiah 48:10

"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
― Isaiah 55:9

"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. Then you will call on 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."
― Jeremiah 29:11-13

"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; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."
― Matthew 7:7-8

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
― Matthew 11:28

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
― Mark 12:30

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
― John 1:1

"Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."
― John 8:7

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
― John 14:6

"For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God."
― Romans 8:14

"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"
― Romans 8:31

"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."
― Romans 12:2

"We must not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord."
― Romans 15:1-2

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
― Romans 15:13

"We bless those who curse us. We are patient with those who abuse us. We appeal gently when evil things are said about us."
― 1 Corinthians 4:12-13

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
― 1 Corinthians 13:13

"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
― 1 Corinthians 16:13

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

"Jesus answered, "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
― Ephesians 2:8

"I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God's love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God's people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God."
― Ephesians 3:16-19

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
― Ephesians 4:2

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
― Ephesians 4:32

"Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is."
― Ephesians 5:15-17

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation."
― Philippians 4:11

"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
― Philippians 4:19

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness."
― Colossians 2:7

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
― Colossians 3:12

"May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ."
― 2 Thessalonians 3:5

"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity."
― 1 Timothy 4:12

"Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness."
― 1 Timothy 6:11

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
― 2 Timothy 1:7

"Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure."
― Titus 1:15

"When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit."
― Titus 3:4-5

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
― James 1:2-4

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
― James 1:5

"God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."
― James 1:12

"Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry."
― James 1:19

"You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did."
― James 2:22

"You do not have because you do not ask God."
― James 4:2

"Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it."
― James 4:17

"You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting him will be the salvation of your souls."
― 1 Peter 1:8-9

"So you must live as God's obedient children. Don't slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn't know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy."
― 1 Peter 1:14-15

"For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment."
― 1 Peter 2:19

"May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord."
― 2 Peter 1:2

"Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything."
― 1 John 3:18-20

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
― 1 John 4:8

"Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love."
― 1 John 4:18

"Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ--the Son of the Father--will continue to be with us who live in truth and love."
― 2 John 1:3