Key Bible Verses with Color Highlighting

Key Bible Verses with Color Highlighting

(The following units look best on a white background, so they are shared as a separate attachment. Go to the Facebook group Let’s Pray Better to find valuable prayers guides.)

DAILY SPIRITUAL WARFARE

Years ago I had a female neighbor that was a disabled American veteran with many health challenges. She was seriously injured in the first Persian Gulf war. She was helping carry a stretcher with a medic to load a wounded soldier into a helicopter when she stepped on a landmine. All 3 of them went high in the sky. She seriously damaged her back and other parts of her body. She was in chronic pain for many years before I met her. She had been visiting many specialist doctors and taking many prescription medications. 

God used me to enroll much prayer for her. I witnessed many answers to those prayer requests. 

She coped with her pains and sleepless nights by praying yet more. She prayed earnestly for herself and many others. 

She knew that I studied the Bible and asked me for Bible verses to help in her prayers. 

I gave her the one-page unit titled Daily Spiritual Warfare. She used it often. I have given out dozens of copies to others.

During these shutdown times here are just a few Bible verses for you to focus your best attention. It would be useful to memorize the ones that stand out to you the most. You could meditate on them by rolling them over and over again in your mind. You could look them up in context to get a richer understanding. 

Most of these Bible verses are found online and in books under the heading biblical promises. If this kind of perspective on the Bible interests you, then research the Bible promises online and maybe buy a book related to this subject. But be warned that sometimes verses that are listed as promises do not mean what they seem to say when considered in their biblical context. I believe these verses are suitable. 

The local Christian radio station is offering a free ebook with 30 Bible verses with the title Scripture during Times of Uncertainty. And they offer other resources here https://www.kcbi.org/coronavirus-updates/ Check your local Christian radio station for such bits of help.   

It would be smart to meditate on those few verses that stand out to you the most. I have often put 1 or 2 verses on an index card and taped it near my computer screen so that I would remember to meditate on it. 

Note carefully the color code at the bottom of that page. Before she asked me for key Bible verses I had been using that color code in my Bible for many years. This was based on my application of John 14:15, 1 John 2:2,3, and 1 John 5:3 that says in different ways to love God is to keep His commandments. So I highlighted in my print Bible green for what I am to do and red for what I am not to do. I found that there was far more green than red highlights. Then I noticed that as I obeyed the green light and red light verses there were vital words related to what God did very near so I highlighted them in yellow. So in many ways trusting and obeying the Lord Jesus Christ is like participating in a spiritual dance. 

I have offered these in both the King James Version and in the New International Version. There are some small but striking differences. You might want to look up other translations in a print Bible you own or online. The online reference source for Bible study that I like best is Bible Hub www.biblehub.com

PSALM 91

The Bible has more than 30 thousand verses. The most popular verses give us the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 23. 

Within the covers of the Bible, there is poetry, stories, history, teachings, prophecies, genealogies, and much more. 

Over the centuries God made a way for thousands of missionaries to go to every part of the world. Most of them over the centuries went by faith in obedience to the calling of God in their life. They were in a strange land and did not have any safety net for their protection. So, of course, they prayed earnestly and often. They looked to the Bible to inform and to guide their fervent prayers. 

There are tales of how in the most difficult times the small part of the whole Bible that they leaned on the most was Psalm 91. (By contrast, thinking about genealogies, the details of ancient battles, or decorations in the temple would not tend to inspire strong faith in God.) 

This half-page of the Bible is written to the person that is pinned down in a foxhole during spiritual troubles. 

This is a ripe season to memorize these verses. 

You could meditate on them by rolling them over and over again in your mind. 

It would be smart to meditate on those few verses that stand out to you the most.

I have offered these in both the King James Version and in the New International Version. There are some small but striking differences. You might want to look up other translations in a print Bible you own or online. The online reference source for Bible study that I like best is Bible Hub www.biblehub.com 

Daily Spiritual Warfare

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5, 6)

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. (Philippians 4:6-8)

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. To Him be dominion forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:6-11)

But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. (James 4:6-10)

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:1, 2)

Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3)

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, (Ephesians 6:10-18)

The purpose of the markings is to encourage better understanding and application.

Here is the legend of the following markings.

Green is for the verbs that the reader does.

The phrase or sentence that the reader does is bold.

Red is for what the reader does not do.

Yellow is for who God is and what He does.

Passages are quoted from the KJV Bible.

Daily Spiritual Warfare

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

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:6-8)

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5: 6-11)

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (1 Peter 5:6-11)

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform 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. (Romans 12:1,2)

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3)

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:10-18)

The purpose of the markings is to encourage better understanding and application.

Here is the legend of the following markings.

Green is for the verbs that the reader does.

The phrase or sentence that the reader does is bold.

Red is for what the reader does not do.

Yellow is for who God is and what He does.

Passages are quoted from the NIV Bible.

Psalm 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

The purpose of the markings is to encourage better understanding and application.

Here is the legend of the following markings.

Green is for the verbs that the reader does.

The phrase or sentence that the reader does is bold.

Red is for what the reader does not do.

Yellow is for who God is and what He does.

Passages are quoted from the KJV Bible.

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High

will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust.”

Surely he will save you

from the fowler’s snare

and from the deadly pestilence.

He will cover you with his feathers,

and under his wings you will find refuge;

his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

You will not fear the terror of night,

nor the arrow that flies by day,

nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,

nor the plague that destroys at midday.

A thousand may fall at your side,

ten thousand at your right hand,

but it will not come near you.

You will only observe with your eyes

and see the punishment of the wicked.

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”

and you make the Most High your dwelling,

no harm will overtake you,

no disaster will come near your tent.

For he will command his angels concerning you

to guard you in all your ways;

they will lift you up in their hands,

so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

You will tread on the lion and the cobra;

you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

He will call on me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life I will satisfy him

and show him my salvation.”

The purpose of the markings is to encourage better understanding and application.

Here is the legend of the following markings.

Green is for the verbs that the reader does.

The phrase or sentence that the reader does is bold.

Red is for what the reader does not do.

Yellow is for who God is and what He does.

Passages are quoted from the NIV Bible.