Bible Verses - December

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December 1

Matthew 21:21-22 21 Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

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“Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.” - Psalm 41:1-3

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Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. — Proverbs 25:14

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Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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December 2

“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” - Psalm 62:5

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Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. — Psalm 112:1

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Psalm 91:14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name."

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Lamentations 3:22 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

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John 1:1-2, 14 “[The Word Became Flesh] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

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December 3

Romans 12:2 – 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.

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Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

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

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Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.”

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December 4

So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. – Romans 10:17

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“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” - Matthew 5:9

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"Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says" (James 1:22).

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Psalm 25:5 – Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

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Ephesians 3:12 – Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's presence.

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The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. Psalm 34:15

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Romans 15:13 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.

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December 5

JAMES 1:22 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

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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 3:5

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"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17)

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Ephesians 2:10 "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

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Romans 12:4-5 – Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.

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Joshua 2:11b – For the Lord your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below.

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Isaiah 40:31 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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December 6

"if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!" (2 Corinthians 5:17).

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JAMES 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” - Colossians 3:13

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Luke 6:38 – Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

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Psalm 19:14 – Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

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2 Peter 3:9 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

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December 7

Psalm 121:2 – My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

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John 10:14-15 ““I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.”

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“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” - Romans 14:17

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"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps" (Proverbs 16:9).

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December 8

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." - James 1:2-3

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1 John 1:5-7 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

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"For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:18).

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"He is our God and we are the people of His pasture" (Psalm 95:7).

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December 9

Psalm 52:8-9 8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. 9 For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.

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EPHESIANS 1:3 NKJ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

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“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:7

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Luke 12:8 – I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.

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John 14:26a – But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things.

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1 John 4:12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.

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Philippians 1:6 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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

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December 10

“Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2

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Romans 12:9 – Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

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Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:11

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Romans 12:12 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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John 15:5,8 I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

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December 11

“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

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Romans 12:10 – Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

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So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

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Isaiah 9:6 6 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.

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December 12

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

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Jeremiah 29:11 – "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."

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Romans 12:11 – Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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Psalm 90:17 – May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us.

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Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

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December 13

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7

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Romans 12:12 – Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

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Isaiah 60:1 – Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.

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"Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:7a)

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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. — Matthew 5:7

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

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1 Peter 4:12-13 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

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December 14

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

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Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

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Isaiah 55:8 8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.

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The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

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So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6

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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." (Galations 5:22-23)

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Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. — Matthew 5:7

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December 15

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. – Romans 15:7

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Matthew 5:7 – God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 1 John 3:16

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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. — Colossians 3:1