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Foundational Verses
Foundational Verses
Foundational Verses



+ 1. Salvation – John 3:16
Understanding God's unconditional love and the gift of eternal life through Jesus.

+ 2. Strength – Philippians 4:13
Finding strength and accomplishing all through Christ who empowers us.

+ 3. Creation – Genesis 1:1
Acknowledging God as the Creator of the universe from the very beginning.

+ 4. Love – Matthew 22:39
Learning the importance of loving others just as we love ourselves.

+ 5. Provision – Psalm 23:1
Seeing God as a provider and protector, guiding us like a shepherd.

+ 6. Sabbath – Exodus 20:8
Recognizing the significance of setting aside the Sabbath as a holy day.

+ 7. Trust – Proverbs 3:5
Trusting fully in God rather than relying solely on our own understanding.

+ 8. Mission – Matthew 28:19
Spreading the Christian faith and baptizing others in the name of the Holy Trinity.

+ 9. Love – 1 John 4:19
Loving others because God first showed His love to us.

+ 10. Obedience – Ephesians 6:1
Understanding the importance of children obeying their parents as right in God's eyes.

+ 11. Witness – Matthew 5:16
Demonstrating good deeds as a reflection of God's light within us.

+ 12. Peace – Philippians 4:6
Handling anxiety by praying and giving thanks to God in all situations.

+ 13. Courage – Joshua 1:9
Being strong and courageous, knowing God is always with us.

+ 14. Guidance – Proverbs 22:6
Guiding children on the right path early so they continue on it as they grow older.

+ 15. Prayer – 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Practicing continual communication with God through prayer.

+ 16. Trust – Psalm 56:3
Placing trust in God when feeling fearful.

+ 17. Devotion – Romans 12:10
Showing devotion and prioritizing others above ourselves in love.

+ 18. Comfort – Isaiah 41:10
Finding comfort in God's promise of strength and protection.

+ 19. Truth – John 14:6
Recognizing Jesus as the only way to reach the Father and understand truth and life.

+ 20. Priority – Matthew 6:33
Prioritizing spiritual pursuits and God's righteousness above all earthly concerns.

+ 21. Commitment – Proverbs 16:3
Dedicating all our actions to God, who blesses and establishes our plans.

+ 22. Care – 1 Peter 5:7
Relieving our worries by trusting that God cares for us deeply.

+ 23. Purpose – Romans 8:28
Reassuring that God orchestrates everything for the good of those who love Him.

+ 24. Respect – Luke 6:31
Encouraging treatment of others with the same respect and kindness we desire.

+ 25. Word – Psalm 119:11
Storing God's word in our hearts helps keep us from sinning against Him.

+ 26. Power – 2 Timothy 1:7
Emphasizing that God gives us a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear.

+ 27. Forgiveness – Ephesians 4:32
Being kind and forgiving, just as Christ forgave us, nurturing compassion.

+ 28. Wisdom – James 1:5
Encouraging seeking wisdom from God, who gives generously to all.

+ 29. Work – Colossians 3:23
Working wholeheartedly as if serving the Lord, not just earthly masters.

+ 30. Stillness – Psalm 46:10
Embracing stillness to recognize and exalt God's sovereign power over all.

+ 31. Justice – Micah 6:8
Living justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly before God as He requires.

+ 32. Praise – Psalm 150:6
Praising the Lord with every breath, celebrating His everlasting love.

+ 33. Connection – John 15:5
Staying connected to Jesus, the source of our spiritual nourishment and growth.

+ 34. Heart – Proverbs 4:23
Protecting one's heart as it is the wellspring of life, influencing all we do.

+ 35. Growth – Luke 2:52
Following Jesus' example in growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people.

+ 36. Faithfulness – Psalm 100:5
Celebrating God's goodness and His everlasting faithfulness across all generations.

+ 37. Hope – Romans 12:12
Maintaining joy, patience, and faithfulness, especially during difficult times.

+ 38. Faith – Hebrews 11:1
Understanding faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

+ 39. Mindfulness – Matthew 6:34
Managing worries by focusing on today's challenges rather than tomorrow's uncertainties.

+ 40. Fruitfulness – Galatians 5:22
Exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit, which are essential qualities for a godly life.

+ 41. Patience – Ephesians 4:2
Practicing humility, gentleness, and patience, showing love through our actions.

+ 42. Character – Proverbs 20:11
Recognizing that even a child is known by their actions, reflecting their upbringing.

+ 43. Thankfulness – Psalm 136:1
Expressing gratitude to God for His unending love and faithfulness.

+ 44. Resistance – James 4:7
Submitting to God and resisting evil, knowing that it will flee from us.

+ 45. Kindness – 1 Corinthians 13:4
Defining love as patient and kind, a guide for how to treat others with respect and care.

+ 46. Protection – Psalm 28:7
Finding strength and help in God, trusting Him to be our shield.

+ 47. Ethics – Matthew 7:12
Applying the Golden Rule: treating others as we want to be treated ourselves.

+ 48. Wisdom – Proverbs 19:20
Valuing the acquisition of wisdom through advice and discipline.

+ 49. Righteousness – Psalm 1:1
Blessing those who avoid negative influences and live righteously.

+ 50. Remembrance – Ecclesiastes 12:1
Encouraging remembrance of God during youth, before the challenges of life grow.

+ 51. Hope – Romans 15:13
Filling believers with joy and peace as they trust in God, overflowing with hope by the Holy Spirit.

+ 52. Scripture – 2 Timothy 3:16
Emphasizing that all Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching and guiding righteousness.

- 1. Salvation – John 3:16

John 3:16
KJV 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. CEV 16 God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die.

- 2. Strength – Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13
KJV 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. CEV 13 Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

- 3. Creation – Genesis 1:1

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

- 4. Love – Matthew 22:39

Matthew 22:39
KJV 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. CEV 39 The second most important commandment is like this one. And it is, “Love others as much as you love yourself.”

- 5. Provision – Psalm 23:1

Psalm 23:1
KJV 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. CEV (A psalm by David.) 1 You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.

- 6. Sabbath – Exodus 20:8

Exodus 20:8
KJV 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. CEV 8 Remember that the Sabbath Day belongs to me.

- 7. Trust – Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5
KJV 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. CEV 5 With all your heart you must trust the Lord and not your own judgment.

- 8. Mission – Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19
KJV 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: CEV 19 Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

- 9. Love – 1 John 4:19

1 John 4:19
KJV 19 We love him, because he first loved us. CEV 19 We love because God loved us first.

- 10. Obedience – Ephesians 6:1

Ephesians 6:1
KJV 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. CEV 1 Children, you belong to the Lord, and you do the right thing when you obey your parents. The first commandment with a promise says,

- 11. Witness – Matthew 5:16

Matthew 5:16
KJV 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. CEV 16 Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

- 12. Peace – Philippians 4:6

Philippians 4:6
KJV 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. CEV 6 Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.

- 13. Courage – Joshua 1:9

Joshua 1:9
KJV 9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. CEV 9 I've commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the Lord your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go.

- 14. Guidance – Proverbs 22:6

Proverbs 22:6
KJV 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right.

- 15. Prayer – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

1 Thessalonians 5:17
KJV 17 Pray without ceasing. CEV 17 and never stop praying.

- 16. Trust – Psalm 56:3

Psalm 56:3
KJV 3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. CEV 3 but even when I am afraid, I keep on trusting you.

- 17. Devotion – Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10
KJV 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; CEV 10 Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself.

- 18. Comfort – Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10
KJV 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. CEV 10 Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.

- 19. Truth – John 14:6

John 14:6
KJV 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. CEV 6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.

- 20. Priority – Matthew 6:33

Matthew 6:33
KJV 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. CEV 33 But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well.

- 21. Commitment – Proverbs 16:3

Proverbs 16:3
KJV 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. CEV 3 Share your plans with the Lord, and you will succeed.

- 22. Care – 1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5:7
KJV 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. CEV 7 God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.

- 23. Purpose – Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28
KJV 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. CEV 28 We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose,

- 24. Respect – Luke 6:31

Luke 6:31
KJV 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. CEV 31 Treat others just as you want to be treated.

- 25. Word – Psalm 119:11

Psalm 119:11
KJV 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. CEV 11 I treasure your word above all else; it keeps me from sinning against you.

- 26. Power – 2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7
KJV 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. CEV 7 God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.

- 27. Forgiveness – Ephesians 4:32

Ephesians 4:32
KJV 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. CEV 32 Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ.

- 28. Wisdom – James 1:5

James 1:5
KJV 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. CEV 5 If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

- 29. Work – Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23
KJV 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; CEV 23 Do your work willingly, as though you were serving the Lord himself, and not just your earthly master.

- 30. Stillness – Psalm 46:10

Psalm 46:10
KJV 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. CEV 10 Our God says, “Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honor me.”

- 31. Justice – Micah 6:8

Micah 6:8
KJV 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? CEV 8 The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

- 32. Praise – Psalm 150:6

Psalm 150:6
KJV 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. CEV 6 Let every living creature praise the Lord. Shout praises to the Lord!

- 33. Connection – John 15:5

John 15:5
KJV 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. CEV 5 I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.

- 34. Heart – Proverbs 4:23

Proverbs 4:23
KJV 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. CEV 23 Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.

- 35. Growth – Luke 2:52

Luke 2:52
KJV 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. CEV 52 Jesus became wise, and he grew strong. God was pleased with him and so were the people.

- 36. Faithfulness – Psalm 100:5

Psalm 100:5
KJV 5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. CEV 5 The Lord is good! His love and faithfulness will last forever.

- 37. Hope – Romans 12:12

Romans 12:12
KJV 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; CEV 12 Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in time of trouble and never stop praying.

- 38. Faith – Hebrews 11:1

Hebrews 11:1
KJV 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. CEV 1 Faith makes us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we cannot see.

- 39. Mindfulness – Matthew 6:34

Matthew 6:34
KJV 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. CEV 34 Don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.

- 40. Fruitfulness – Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22
KJV 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, CEV 22 God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

- 41. Patience – Ephesians 4:2

Ephesians 4:2
KJV 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; CEV 2 Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

- 42. Character – Proverbs 20:11

Proverbs 20:11
KJV 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. CEV 11 The good or bad that children do shows what they are like.

- 43. Thankfulness – Psalm 136:1

Psalm 136:1
KJV 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. CEV 1 Praise the Lord! He is good. God's love never fails.

- 44. Resistance – James 4:7

James 4:7
KJV 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. CEV 7 Surrender to God! Resist the devil, and he will run from you.

- 45. Kindness – 1 Corinthians 13:4

1 Corinthians 13:4
KJV 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, CEV 4 Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or

- 46. Protection – Psalm 28:7

Psalm 28:7
KJV 7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. CEV 7 You are my strong shield, and I trust you completely. You have helped me, and I will celebrate and thank you in song.

- 47. Ethics – Matthew 7:12

Matthew 7:12
KJV 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. CEV 12 Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about.

- 48. Wisdom – Proverbs 19:20

Proverbs 19:20
KJV 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. CEV 20 Pay attention to advice and accept correction, so you can live sensibly.

- 49. Righteousness – Psalm 1:1

Psalm 1:1
KJV 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. CEV BOOK I(Psalms 1–41) 1 God blesses those people who refuse evil advice and won't follow sinners or join in sneering at God.

- 50. Remembrance – Ecclesiastes 12:1

Ecclesiastes 12:1
KJV 1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; CEV 1 Keep your Creator in mind while you are young! In years to come, you will be burdened down with troubles and say, “I don't enjoy life anymore.”

- 51. Hope – Romans 15:13

Romans 15:13
KJV 13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. CEV 13 I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete happiness and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope.

- 52. Scripture – 2 Timothy 3:16

2 Timothy 3:16
KJV 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: CEV 16 Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

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