Bible Verses Explained
Genesis 1:26 Explained—“Let Us Make Man in Our Image”
Whom was God talking to?
Proverbs 16:3 Explained—“Commit to the LORD Whatever You Do”
What are two reasons that humans should look to God for guidance when making decisions?
Proverbs 22:6 Explained—“Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go”
What is “the way” a child should go? Is it different for each person?
Ecclesiastes 3:11 Explained—“He Has Made Everything Beautiful in Its Time”
God’s beautiful works include more than just his creation. How does this affect you?
Matthew 6:34 Explained—“Do Not Worry About Tomorrow”
Jesus did not mean that we should avoid planning for the future.
Matthew 11:28-30 Explained—“Come to Me, . . . and I Will Give You Rest”
Was Jesus offering immediate relief from all oppression and injustice?
Mark 11:24 Explained—“Whatever You Ask in Prayer, Believe That You Have Received It”
How can Jesus’ advice on faith and prayer help us to overcome challenges today?
John 14:27 Explained—“Peace I Leave With You”
What kind of peace did Jesus leave, or give, his true followers? How can we receive it?
John 15:13 Explained—“Greater Love Has No One Than This”
How can Jesus’ followers imitate the love he showed?
Romans 6:23 Explained—“The Wages of Sin Is Death, but the Gift of God Is Eternal Life”
No sinful human can earn salvation, but we can accept God’s gift of eternal life. How?
Romans 12:12 Explained—“Rejoice in Hope, Be Patient in Tribulation, Be Constant in Prayer”
How can Christians stay faithful despite persecution and other difficulties?
Romans 15:13 Explained—“May the God of Hope Fill You With All Joy and Peace”
How are the qualities of joy and peace linked to hope and holy spirit?
1 Corinthians 10:13 Explained—“God Is Faithful”
In what ways does God’s faithfulness especially help us when we face temptation?
Ephesians 3:20 Explained—“[God] Is Able to Do Exceeding Abundantly Above All That We Ask or Think”
In what ways does God answer the prayers and fulfill the expectations of his worshippers?
Philippians 4:6, 7 Explained—“Do Not Be Anxious About Anything”
What forms of prayer can help worshippers of God relieve worry and receive inner peace?
Philippians 4:8 Explained—“Whatever Things Are True, . . . Continue Considering These Things”
What should Christians make a habit of thinking about?
Colossians 3:23 Explained—“Whatever You Do, Work At It With All Your Heart”
How does a Christian’s attitude toward work affect his relationship with God?
1 Peter 5:6, 7 Explained—“Humble Yourselves . . ., Casting All Your Care Upon Him”
What does it mean to “cast” our anxieties on God, and how could that bring relief?
Revelation 21:1 Explained—“A New Heaven and a New Earth”
What clues does the Bible provide as to the meaning of this verse?