What is your favorite Bible verse and why?

Question

I think most Christians will agree that we go through phases. Depending on our schema at the time different verses tend to captivate us. My personal favorite right now is Jeremiah 29:13 because it reminds me of what i'm trying to work towards. Earlier in my life when I was having trouble with doubts my favorite was Isaiah 30:21 (for obvious reasons). So depending on circumstances, everyone's is different..........what's yours?

Answer 1

It is a tossup between Psalm 37:9-11: "For evildoers themselves will be cut off,
But those hoping in Jehovah are the ones that will possess the earth.
And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more;
And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be.
But the meek ones themselves will possess the earth,
And they will indeed find their exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."

and Isaiah 35:1-10: "The wilderness and the waterless region will exult, and the desert plain will be joyful and blossom as the saffron. 2 Without fail it will blossom, and it will really be joyful with joyousness and with glad crying out. The glory of Leb´a·non itself must be given to it, the splendor of Car´mel and of Shar´on. There will be those who will see the glory of Jehovah, the splendor of our God.

3 Strengthen the weak hands, YOU people, and make the knees that are wobbling firm. 4 Say to those who are anxious at heart: “Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look! YOUR own God will come with vengeance itself, God even with a repayment. He himself will come and save YOU people.”

5 At that time the eyes of the blind ones will be opened, and the very ears of the deaf ones will be unstopped. 6 At that time the lame one will climb up just as a stag does, and the tongue of the speechless one will cry out in gladness. For in the wilderness waters will have burst out, and torrents in the desert plain. 7 And the heat-parched ground will have become as a reedy pool, and the thirsty ground as springs of water. In the abiding place of jackals, a resting-place for [them], there will be green grass with reeds and papyrus plants.

8 And there will certainly come to be a highway there, even a way; and the Way of Holiness it will be called. The unclean one will not pass over it. And it will be for the one walking on the way, and no foolish ones will wander about [on it]. 9 No lion will prove to be there, and the rapacious sort of wild beasts will not come up on it. None will be found there; and the repurchased ones must walk [there]. 10 And the very ones redeemed by Jehovah will return and certainly come to Zion with a joyful cry; and rejoicing to time indefinite will be upon their head. To exultation and rejoicing they will attain, and grief and sighing must flee away."

and

Revelation 21:3-5: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: 'Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.'
And the One seated on the throne said: 'Look! I am making all things new.' Also, he says: 'Write, because these words are faithful and true.'"

Answer 2

The "why" seems pretty obvious.

Isaiah 11:

1. A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse;
from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

2. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him—
the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and of power,
the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD -

3. and he will delight in the fear of the LORD.
He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes,
or decide by what he hears with his ears;

4. but with righteousness he will judge the needy,
with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth.
He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth;
with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked.

5. Righteousness will be his belt
and faithfulness the sash around his waist.

6 . The wolf will live with the lamb,
the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling [a] together;
and a little child will lead them.

7. The cow will feed with the bear,
their young will lie down together,
and the lion will eat straw like the ox.

8. The infant will play near the hole of the cobra,
and the young child put his hand into the viper's nest.

9. They will neither harm nor destroy
on all my holy mountain,
for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD
as the waters cover the sea.

Answer 3

I go through phases too. At this point in my life, I'm all about Proverbs 3:5-6. I know that's a very common favorite verse, but that's probably because it can be such a huge help in SO many situations.

By the way, I'm sorry for all the flamming you will receive for asking a genuinely religious question amongst all these perverted, blasphemous questions.

Answer 4

very intersting motive behind it, but i think i would have to say ISAIAH 40:31 - "they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles..." mainly because i think thats what Christ would have you realize in a relationship with Him. your faith has to be such that you wait on Him no matter the circumstance. it also speaks of the things that are possible when your in such a state of obedience. the bible says "the Lord acts on behalf of those who wait..." meaning, you trust that Christ can and will work by waiting for Him to bring about those things that you feel must come to pass. an important part of all this being possible is your focus on Christ. once you give everything in your life to Christ, and you give Him your attention daily, this will be the easiest and most rewarding thing you'll ever do. not just that, but thats exactly what He wants, to love Him with everything you are. if you have any further questions, feel free to e-mail me! May the Lord Bless You Abundantly!!!

Answer 5

Epistle Of Saint Paul To The Ephesians
Chapter 6


10 Finally, brethren, be strengthened in the Lord, and in the might of his power.

Answer 6

What I consider to be a brilliant epiphany for me is found in the Gospel of Matthew, 11:29-30, which depicts the doorway or portal to The Path that I now follow since it clearly and succinctly speaks of the Law of The Brotherhood of Essenes... from whence the Greatest Prophet, Yeshua, came.

The biblical verse goes, "Take my yoke [teachings] upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart... For my yoke is easy and my burden [worldly possessions] is light..."

And if you read the Gospel of Peace of Jesus Christ you will find the Law of the Brotherhood that states "None shall have wealth, and none shall be poor; and all shall work together in the gardens of the Brotherhood. Yet each shall follow his own path, and each shall commune with his own heart..."

Seek and you shall find. Open your eyes and you shall see. Listen and you shall hear. Knock and the door shall be opened for you.

Peace be with you.

Answer 7

I have uncounted favorite verses in the Bible, but one that stands out strongly is James 1:5.

In it, the Lord promises that if we ask of God when we lack wisdom that He will give to all men liberally and not withhold His blessings--and it shall be given us.

It is a true exercise of faith before God, believing in His words and acting according to our desires. Answers will come based on the faith and prayerful preparation made before-hand.

Answer 8

Proverbs 22:7

"The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender."

The number one cause of divorce, depression, and dysfunction in American society is money and money problems. This verse is an appropriate warning for our consumer based culture.

When you are in debt, many times you will pay with more than just cash.

Answer 9

John 3:16

Romans 10:9-10

They are the salvation verses.

Answer 10

Matthew 24 :14