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 definitive listing of scriptures on each topic.

GOD JESUS CHRIST GOD’S NATURE & POWER THE BIBLE

Genesis 1:1 John 1:1, 14 Psalm 90:2 2 Timothy 3:16
John 4:24 John 8:58 Isaiah 46:9-10 Matthew 4:4
Romans 1:20 Colossians 1:16 1 John 4:8 John 17:17

KINGDOM OF GOD THE GOSPEL SIN 10 COMMANDMENTS

Daniel 7:27 Mark 1:14-15 Isaiah 59:2 Matthew 5:17-19
Matthew 6:33 Matthew 24:14 Romans 6:23 Romans 7:12
1 Corinthians 15:50 Galatians 1:8-9 1 John 3:4 1 John 5:3

THE SABBATH GOD’S HOLY DAYS GOD’S LOVE DEATH

Genesis 2:2-3 Leviticus 23:2 Deuteronomy 7:9 Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10
Ezekiel 20:20 Zechariah 14:16 John 3:16 John 3:13
Mark 2:27-28 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 1 John 4:8 Hebrews 9:27

RESURRECTIONS THE CHURCH FAITH GOD’S PLAN

John 5:28-29 Matthew 16:18 2 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 2:10
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 1 Corinthians 14:33 Hebrews 11:1, 6 1 Timothy 2:4
Revelation 20:4-6 Colossians 1:18 James 2:17 2 Peter 3:9

PRAYER HEALING CHRISTIAN LIVING FALSE CHRISTIANITY

Psalm 55:17 Exodus 15:26 Romans 8:9-10 Mark 7:7
Matthew 6:6 Isaiah 53:5 Galatians 2:20 Luke 6:46
James 5:16 James 5:14 James 1:27 1 John 2:4

RETURN OF CHRIST BAPTISM REPENTANCE

1 Thessalonians 4:16 Acts 2:38 Matthew 3:8
Hebrews 9:28 Romans 6:4 Acts 3:19
Revelation 19:11-12 Colossians 2:12-13 Romans 2:4
KEY BIBLE CHAPTERS TO KNOW
Here is a listing of key chapters that contain important themes.

GENESIS 2 GENESIS 12 GENESIS 49

Creation of the Sabbath, Blessings on 12 tribes of Israel for
God calls Abram.
humankind and marriage. the last days.

EXODUS 12 EXODUS 20/DEUTERONOMY 5 LEVITICUS 11/DEUTERONOMY 14

Listing of clean and unclean
Institution of the Passover. The 10 Commandments.
meats.

LEVITICUS 23 LEVITICUS 26/DEUTERONOMY 28 PSALM 23

God’s holy days. Blessings and curses. The Shepherd’s Psalm.

PSALM 51 PSALM 119 PROVERBS 31

David’s prayer of repentance. Psalm to God’s law and Word. The virtuous woman.

ISAIAH 2 ISAIAH 11 ISAIAH 14/EZEKIEL 28

Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. Millennial reign of Jesus Christ. Origin of Satan.

ISAIAH 52-53 ISAIAH 58 ISAIAH 59

The suffering Servant
Fasting that pleases God. Sin separates us from God.
prophecies.

EZEKIEL 37 DANIEL 2 DANIEL 7

Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of
Great image of gentile kingdoms. Vision of the four beasts.
dry bones.
 DANIEL 11 ZECHARIAH 14 MATTHEW 4/LUKE 4
Prophecy of kings of the North Feast of Tabernacles to be kept
Jesus tempted.
and South. in the Millennium.

MATTHEW 5, 6, 7 MATTHEW 23 MATTHEW 24, MARK 13,

Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus’ rebuke of the scribes and LUKE 21
Pharisees. The Olivet Prophecy.

MATTHEW 26, MARK 14, MATTHEW 28 JOHN 1

LUKE 22, JOHN 13 The Great Commission to the The Word and origin of
Christ’s final Passover. Church. Jesus Christ.

JOHN 17 ACTS 2 ACTS 9

Jesus’ prayer before He was Pentecost and the giving of the
Conversion of Saul/Paul.
arrested. Holy Spirit.

ACTS 10 ACTS 15 ACTS 17

Peter’s vision and gentiles Jerusalem conference regarding
Paul on Mars Hill in Athens.
added to the Church. circumcision.

ROMANS 1 ROMANS 6 ROMANS 8

Mankind’s rejection of the
Baptism and repentance. The Holy Spirit Chapter.
Creator.

1 CORINTHIANS 5 1 CORINTHIANS 7 1 CORINTHIANS 10

Old Testament lessons for us
Spring festivals. Principles of marriage.
today.

1 CORINTHIANS 11 1 CORINTHIANS 12 1 CORINTHIANS 13

New Testament Passover. Spiritual gifts. The Love Chapter.
 1 CORINTHIANS 14 1 CORINTHIANS 15 2 CORINTHIANS 7
Godly sorrow produces
Tongues and orderly church. The Resurrection Chapter.
repentance.

GALATIANS 5 EPHESIANS 4 EPHESIANS 5

Works of the flesh and fruit of Structure and unity in the
Instructions on marriage.
the Spirit. Church.

EPHESIANS 6:10-20 PHILIPPIANS 2 1 THESSALONIANS 4

Return of Christ and
Armor of God. Humility and Jesus Christ.
resurrection.

2 THESSALONIANS 2 1 TIMOTHY 3 TITUS 1

Qualifications of elders and
The end-time apostasy. Qualifications of elders.
deacons.

HEBREWS 6 HEBREWS 11 JAMES 2

Foundational doctrines of the
The Faith Chapter. Faith and works.
Church of God.

JAMES 3 JAMES 4 JAMES 5

Taming the tongue. The cause of war. Anointing and prayer.

REVELATION 2-3 REVELATION 6 REVELATION 12

The seven churches of
The first six seals. God’s Church through history.
Revelation.

REVELATION 19 REVELATION 20 REVELATION 21-22

Millennium, binding of Satan, and
The return of Jesus Christ. New heaven and new earth.
Great White Throne Judgment.
IMPORTANT BIBLE LISTS
Here are some important lists from the Bible that are helpful to memorize.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS THE ARMOR OF GOD 12 TRIBES OF ISRAEL

(EXODUS 20, SHORT FORM) (EPHESIANS 6:11-17) (GENESIS 35:23-26)
1 You shall have no other gods 1 Truth—belt. 1 Reuben 7 Joseph
before Me. 2 Righteousness—breastplate. 2 Simeon 8 Benjamin
2 You shall not make idols. 3 Gospel of Peace—footwear. 3 Levi 9 Dan
3 You shall not take the name 4 Faith—shield. 4 Judah 10 Naphtali
of the LORD your God in vain.
5 Salvation—helmet. 5 Issachar 11 Gad
4 Remember the Sabbath day,
to keep it holy. 6 The Word of God—sword. 6 Zebulun 12 Asher
5 Honor your father and
your mother.
6 You shall not murder.
7 You shall not commit adultery.
8 You shall not steal.
THE IMAGE OF DANIEL 2
9 You shall not bear false witness
(SUCCESSION OF GENTILE EMPIRES)
against your neighbor. Image Fulfillment
1 Head of gold Babylonian Empire
10 You shall not covet.
2 Chest and arms of silver Medo-Persian Empire
3 Belly and thighs of bronze Greco-Macedonian Empire

THE 12 APOSTLES 4 Legs of iron Roman Empire

(MARK 3:16-19) 5 Feet partly of iron and clay End-time revival of Roman
Empire in Europe
1 Simon Peter
2 James
3 John
4 Andrew
5 Philip THE SEVEN CHURCHES GOD’S SEVEN FESTIVALS
6 Bartholomew OF REVELATION 2-3 (LEVITICUS 23)
7 Matthew 1 Ephesus 1 Passover
8 Thomas 2 Smyrna 2 Feast of Unleavened Bread
9 James (the son of Alphaeus) 3 Pergamos 3 Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)
10 Thaddaeus 4 Thyatira 4 Feast of Trumpets
11 Simon (the Canaanite) 5 Sardis 5 Day of Atonement
12 a. Judas Iscariot 6 Philadelphia 6 Feast of Tabernacles
b. Matthias (Acts 1:26) 7 Laodicea 7 The Eighth Day (Last Great Day)
 GODLY WISDOM THE BEATITUDES
(JAMES 3:17) (MATTHEW 5:3-12)
1 Pure 1 Blessed are the poor in spirit,
2 Peaceable For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

3 Gentle 2 Blessed are those who mourn,

For they shall be comforted.
4 Willing to yield
3 Blessed are the meek,
5 Full of mercy and good fruits For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Without partiality 4 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
7 Without hypocrisy For they shall be filled.
5 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
6 Blessed are the pure in heart,
SEVEN FOUNDATIONAL DOCTRINES For they shall see God.
(HEBREWS 6:1-2) 7 Blessed are the peacemakers,
1 Going on to perfection. For they shall be called sons of God.
2 Repentance from dead works 8 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
(or works leading to death/sin). For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
3 Faith toward God.
4 Baptisms.
5 Laying on of hands. SEVEN THINGS GOD HATES
6 Resurrection of the dead. (PROVERBS 6:16-18)
7 Eternal judgment. 1 A proud look.
2 A lying tongue.
3 Hands that shed innocent blood.
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 4 A heart that devises wicked plans.
(GALATIANS 5:22-23) 5 Feet that are swift in running to evil.
HOLY
1 Love 6 Goodness 6 A false witness who speaks lies.
BIBLE
2 Joy 7 Faithfulness 7 One who sows discord among brethren.
3 Peace 8 Gentleness
4 Longsuffering 9 Self-Control
5 Kindness

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