Scripture Verses Novels & Stories

He wasn't sure his explanation was getting to her, but he knew it would later when she wanted it to. “Those words you see are from the scripture, the Gospel of Matthew.” He said. “And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him.” Grace read the words out, and Noah smiled. “I'm sure what they mean doesn't occur to you yet, but it will, I promise.” He said. Grace said nothing, or maybe she couldn't, and was already pondering on what the words meant.

He mentioned last night that he wanted to read it. Behind the sound of delicate pages being rolled between my fingers, I hear the loud trickling of water. His eyes are set on me and he makes himself comfortable, a smile spilling on his lips which I catch from the corner of my eye. “Isaiah, chapter 54, verse ten I wanna speak about...” “Yeah, sure.” “So it says, “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord who has compassion on you.”

'I-I didn't pray to God for this! Noticing the faint grimace on Julien's face and realizing that if she didn't control the situation well, Harrison might start suspecting something, Helena immediately adopted a serious tone and said, "Sir, don't be too surprised. Remember, in Matthew 7:7: 'Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.' This is the grace God gives to His believers!" She continued, "Even during the most difficult times in my life, I persisted in praying to God every day, and I used this scripture to encourage myself, reminding myself that God will never abandon me!"

I take a deep breath before reading it. “Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.” I looked up and closed the Bible. The verse is right; Fear not nor be afraid of them. What a beautiful verse? I closed my eyes and thought about the verse that I had read for a moment.

the pastor says. "When I asked the couple of, they had a special bible verse they would prefer for the wedding, Beckett told me he would like to use the same one used at his parents wedding over thirty years ago... The bible verse is 1 Corinthians, thirteen verses four to eight. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues

Opening the sacred book, we turned to Psalm 22:3-15, a passage that spoke of trust in God's providence and deliverance in times of trouble. Together, we read the verses aloud, our voices blending harmoniously. The words resonated deep within us, drawing us closer to the divine presence. As we immersed ourselves in the sacred text, we exchanged insights, pondering the deeper meanings hidden within the verses. Our discussion was filled with moments of introspection, as we contemplated the relevance of the passage in our own lives. Xavier's perspective brought a fresh perspective to the table, enriching my understanding and deepening our connection as a couple. His faith and wisdom complemented

"I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me" "Wonderful, a round of applause, please" "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold all things have become new...where is that in the Bible?" "John 7:38" "No, that one is 'He that believes in me as the scripture had said: out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water'...you get?" "Oh, my bad. Misplaced it. Thanks a lot" "You are welcome"

I asked. "It is in the book of James, chapter one, verse five and it says, 'if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.' I have so many questions daily, that is where personal revelation is so key! I have been able to find so many answers to spiritual things in just a few weeks that I have been working here. I promise as you take time to read the scriptures, ponder them, and pray about them, you will start to find some answers! I know it is hard to use your time to read a long book that is old and completely out of style but the further you go into the word of God, the further you will be able to find answers

"We hear again the promises of God: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Jesus said: Come to me, all you that are weary and whose load is heavy, and I will give you rest ... for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. What can separate us from the love of Christ? Can hardship or distress? No, in all this we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

Shaking her head in a frantic motion, Emmeline fought the intoxicating pull of his proximity. This man was temptation incarnate. He was a walker of iniquity sent to drag her down into a den of ruin. She squeezed her eyes shut and desperately summoned the ultimate shield of her faith to combat the heat pooling in her belly. "Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. First John chapter four, verse four." She gasped the scripture in a breathless rush, clinging to the verse as a frantic reminder that the holy spirit within her was supposed to conquer the sinful flesh of the world. Yet her body continued its rank betrayal.