GODGenesis 1:1John 4:24

Romans 1:20

GOD’S NATURE & POWERPsalm 90:2

Isaiah 46:9-101 John 4:8

KINGDOM OF GODDaniel 7:27

Matthew 6:331 Corinthians 15:50

SINIsaiah 59:2

Romans 6:231 John 3:4

THE SABBATHGenesis 2:2-3Ezekiel 20:20Mark 2:27-28

GOD’S LOVE Deuteronomy 7:9

John 3:161 John 4:8

RESURRECTIONSJohn 5:28-29

1 Corinthians 15:51-52Revelation 20:4-6

FAITH2 Corinthians 5:7Hebrews 11:1, 6

James 2:17

JESUS CHRISTJohn 1:1, 14

John 8:58Colossians 1:16

THE BIBLE2 Timothy 3:16Matthew 4:4John 17:17

THE GOSPELMark 1:14-15

Matthew 24:14Galatians 1:8-9

10 COMMANDMENTSMatthew 5:17-19

Romans 7:121 John 5:3

GOD’S HOLY DAYSLeviticus 23:2

Zechariah 14:161 Corinthians 5:7-8

DEATHEcclesiastes 9:5, 10

John 3:13Hebrews 9:27

THE CHURCHMatthew 16:18

1 Corinthians 14:33Colossians 1:18

GOD’S PLANHebrews 2:101 Timothy 2:4

2 Peter 3:9

PRAYERPsalm 55:17Matthew 6:6James 5:16

HEALINGExodus 15:26

Isaiah 53:5James 5:14

CHRISTIAN LIVINGRomans 8:9-10Galatians 2:20

James 1:27

FALSE CHRISTIANITYMark 7:7Luke 6:461 John 2:4

RETURN OF CHRIST 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Hebrews 9:28Revelation 19:11-12

BAPTISMActs 2:38

Romans 6:4Colossians 2:12-13

Matthew 3:8Acts 3:19

Romans 2:4

REPENTANCE

KEY MEMORY VERSES Our articles “Memorizing Scripture: Why?” and “How to Memorize Bible Scriptures” discuss the reasons to memorize scriptures and give some tips for how to do it. Here is a basic list of scriptures you may want to consider memorizing by category. This list includes three major scriptures on each subject—it is not a de�nitive listing of scriptures on each topic.

KEY BIBLE CHAPTERS TO KNOW

KEY BIBLE CHAPTERS TO KNOWHere is a listing of key chapters that contain important themes.

GENESIS 2Creation of the Sabbath,

humankind and marriage.

EXODUS 12Institution of the Passover.

LEVITICUS 23God’s holy days.

PSALM 51David’s prayer of repentance.

ISAIAH 2Millennial reign of Jesus Christ.

ISAIAH 52-53The suffering Servant

prophecies.

EZEKIEL 37Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of

dry bones.

GENESIS 12God calls Abram.

EXODUS 20/DEUTERONOMY 5The 10 Commandments.

LEVITICUS 26/DEUTERONOMY 28Blessings and curses.

PSALM 119Psalm to God’s law and Word.

ISAIAH 11Millennial reign of Jesus Christ.

ISAIAH 58Fasting that pleases God.

DANIEL 2Great image of gentile kingdoms.

GENESIS 49Blessings on 12 tribes of Israel for

the last days.

LEVITICUS 11/DEUTERONOMY 14Listing of clean and unclean

meats.

PSALM 23The Shepherd’s Psalm.

PROVERBS 31The virtuous woman.

ISAIAH 14/EZEKIEL 28Origin of Satan.

ISAIAH 59Sin separates us from God.

DANIEL 7Vision of the four beasts.

DANIEL 11Prophecy of kings of the North

and South.

MATTHEW 5, 6, 7Sermon on the Mount.

ZECHARIAH 14Feast of Tabernacles to be kept

in the Millennium.

MATTHEW 23Jesus’ rebuke of the scribes and

Pharisees.

MATTHEW 4/LUKE 4Jesus tempted.

MATTHEW 24, MARK 13, LUKE 21

The Olivet Prophecy.

MATTHEW 26, MARK 14, LUKE 22, JOHN 13

Christ’s final Passover.

JOHN 17Jesus’ prayer before He was

arrested.

ACTS 10Peter’s vision and gentiles

added to the Church.

ROMANS 1Mankind’s rejection of the

Creator.

1 CORINTHIANS 5Spring festivals.

1 CORINTHIANS 11New Testament Passover.

MATTHEW 28The Great Commission to the

Church.

ACTS 2Pentecost and the giving of the

Holy Spirit.

ACTS 15Jerusalem conference regarding

circumcision.

ROMANS 6Baptism and repentance.

1 CORINTHIANS 7Principles of marriage.

1 CORINTHIANS 12Spiritual gifts.

JOHN 1The Word and origin of

Jesus Christ.

ACTS 9Conversion of Saul/Paul.

ACTS 17Paul on Mars Hill in Athens.

ROMANS 8The Holy Spirit Chapter.

1 CORINTHIANS 10Old Testament lessons for us

today.

1 CORINTHIANS 13The Love Chapter.

1 CORINTHIANS 14Tongues and orderly church.

GALATIANS 5Works of the flesh and fruit of

the Spirit.

EPHESIANS 6:10-20Armor of God.

1 CORINTHIANS 15The Resurrection Chapter.

EPHESIANS 4Structure and unity in the

Church.

PHILIPPIANS 2Humility and Jesus Christ.

2 CORINTHIANS 7Godly sorrow produces

repentance.

EPHESIANS 5Instructions on marriage.

1 THESSALONIANS 4Return of Christ and

resurrection.

2 THESSALONIANS 2The end-time apostasy.

1 TIMOTHY 3Qualifications of elders and

deacons.

TITUS 1Qualifications of elders.

HEBREWS 6Foundational doctrines of the

Church of God.

JAMES 3Taming the tongue.

REVELATION 2-3The seven churches of

Revelation.

HEBREWS 11The Faith Chapter.

JAMES 4The cause of war.

REVELATION 6The first six seals.

JAMES 2Faith and works.

JAMES 5Anointing and prayer.

REVELATION 12God’s Church through history.

REVELATION 19The return of Jesus Christ.

REVELATION 20Millennium, binding of Satan, and

Great White Throne Judgment.

REVELATION 21-22New heaven and new earth.

IMPORTANT BIBLE LISTSHere are some important lists from the Bible that are helpful to memorize.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS(EXODUS 20, SHORT FORM)

You shall have no other gods before Me.

You shall not make idols.

You shall not take the nameof the LORD your God in vain.

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Honor your father and your mother.

You shall not murder.

You shall not commit adultery.

You shall not steal.

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

You shall not covet.

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THE 12 APOSTLES (MARK 3:16-19)

Simon Peter

James

John

Andrew

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

James (the son of Alphaeus)

Thaddaeus

Simon (the Canaanite)

a. Judas Iscariot

b. Matthias (Acts 1:26)

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Passover

Feast of Unleavened Bread

Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)

Feast of Trumpets

Day of Atonement

Feast of Tabernacles

The Eighth Day (Last Great Day)

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GOD’S SEVEN FESTIVALS(LEVITICUS 23)

Ephesus

Smyrna

Pergamos

Thyatira

Sardis

Philadelphia

Laodicea

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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION 2-3

Truth—belt.

Righteousness—breastplate.

Gospel of Peace—footwear.

Faith—shield.

Salvation—helmet.

The Word of God—sword.

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THE ARMOR OF GOD(EPHESIANS 6:11-17)

Head of gold Babylonian Empire

Chest and arms of silver Medo-Persian Empire

Belly and thighs of bronze Greco-Macedonian Empire

Legs of iron Roman Empire

Feet partly of iron and clay End-time revival of Roman Empire in Europe

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THE IMAGE OF DANIEL 2 (SUCCESSION OF GENTILE EMPIRES)

Image Fulfillment

Reuben

Simeon

Levi

Judah

Issachar

Zebulun

Joseph

Benjamin

Dan

Naphtali

Gad

Asher

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12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL (GENESIS 35:23-26)

Simon Peter

James

John

Andrew

Philip

Bartholomew

Matthew

Thomas

James (the son of Alphaeus)

Thaddaeus

Simon (the Canaanite)

a. Judas Iscariot

b. Matthias (Acts 1:26)

Pure

Peaceable

Gentle

Willing to yield

Full of mercy and good fruits

Without partiality

Without hypocrisy

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GODLY WISDOM (JAMES 3:17)

A proud look.

A lying tongue.

Hands that shed innocent blood.

A heart that devises wicked plans.

Feet that are swift in running to evil.

A false witness who speaks lies.

One who sows discord among brethren.

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SEVEN THINGS GOD HATES(PROVERBS 6:16-18)

Going on to perfection.

Repentance from dead works (or works leading to death/sin).

Faith toward God.

Baptisms.

Laying on of hands.

Resurrection of the dead.

Eternal judgment.

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SEVEN FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINES (HEBREWS 6:1-2)

Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,For they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,For they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,For they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,For they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,For they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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THE BEATITUDES (MATTHEW 5:3-12)

Love

Joy

Peace

Longsuffering

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-Control

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THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:22-23)

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