Memory Verses
Psalm 24:8
"Who is this King..."
Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
What job did David have before he fought Goliath that God used to prepare him for the battle?
He was a shepherd that protected his sheep from lions and bears. He saw God's faithfulness back then and knew God would faithfully deliver him again.
What was the name of Isaac's wife?
Rebekah
Find in your bible the story of Noah's Ark
Genesis Chapters 6-9
What verse or bible story can we think of when we feel like no one loves us?
Many answers! (ex: Jesus loved us so much he died on the cross for us)
1 Samuel 2:2
"There is no one..."
There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.
What was the name of Ruth's mother in law?
Naomi
Name any of the dreams that Joseph had or any of the dreams that people asked Joseph to interpret
Many answers (his family bowing down to him, the famine dreams, etc.)
Find in your bible the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers for selling him into slavery
Genesis 50:20: You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
What verse or bible story can we think of when we feel alone?
Many answers (ex: Jesus felt alone too, like when he prayed at the Garden of Gethsemane before he was crucified)
Psalm 34:17
"The righteous cry out..."
The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.
Why did God take away the throne from King Saul?
King Saul disobeyed God when he was commanded to destroy everything in the battle. He did what he thought was right (and better for him) instead of God's will.
Who was the last Judge of Israel before they had a king (King Saul)?
Samuel
Find in your bible the story of David being selected among his brothers as king
1 Samuel 16:11-12:
So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”
“There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.”
Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.”
So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features.
Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.”
What verse or bible story can we think of when we are struggling to love those who are different from us or are mean to us?
Many answers (ex: Jesus approaching the Samaritan woman at the well)
Psalm 100:5
"For the Lord is good..."
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
What is the name of the woman from Jericho who hid the Jewish spies?
(Hint: she is one of Jesus's ancestors)
Rahab
When God creates the world, at the end of each day of creation, He says it is good/it is very good. When is the first time God says something is not good?
When man is alone
Genesis 2:18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
Find in your bible the story of Rahab protecting the Israelite spies
Joshua 2
What verse or bible story can we think of when we worry we cannot succeed in an important job/responsibility?
Many answers (ex: God assured Joshua many times that he could be brave as he took over leadership from Moses because God was with him)
Genesis 50:20
"You intended to harm me..."
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.
What is the cycle that we see in the book of Judges that Jesus came to end?
We Sin -> Oppression from enemies -> Our Repentance -> God's Deliverance -> Peace -> We sin again
God changed Jacob's name to Israel after Jacob wrestled with God. What do the names Jacob and Israel mean?
Jacob: deceiver
Israel: he struggled with God
Find in your bible the story of God and Moses splitting the Red Sea
Exodus 14:21-22:
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. The waters were divided, and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left.
What verse or bible story can we think of when we are struggling to sacrifice something that's we care about a lot?
Many answers (ex: Abraham trusting God enough to sacrifice Isaac)