A Biblical Foundation
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3: 16 & 17.
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6: 6 & 7.
Memory Verses for 2009-2010
The bold faced words are for the PS2s, PS3s and Pre-K. The second verse is for Kindergarten and beyond. If there isn’t a second verse, the verse is the same for all students. The second verse may have a “+” in front of it. This is a challenge verse. Kindergartners are encouraged to learn the entire verse; they are required to learn the bold-faced words and the “chapter and verse.”
First Trimester
August 25 I John 4:8 God is love.
He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
September 2 Mark 10:14 Let the little children come to Me.
Let the little children come to Me; for of such is the kingdom of God.
September 8 John 15:17 Love one another.
These things I command you, that you love one another.
September 15 Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another.
+And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
September 22 – 29 no verse – Fall break
September 30 I Peter 3:8 Be tenderhearted, be courteous.
+Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.
October 5 Matthew 19:26 With God all things are possible.
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
October 12 Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
October 19 Genesis 22:18 All nations of the earth shall be blessed because you obeyed my voice. (Angel of the Lord to the Patriarch Abraham)
October 26 Jeremiah 7:23 Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people.
But this is what I commanded them, saying, “Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people.” (The Word of the Lord to the Prophet Jeremiah)
November 2 Psalm 91:11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.
November 9 Matthew 18:10 Angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
+Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.
Second Trimester
November 16 I Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks.
November 23 Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents.
Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well pleasing to the Lord.
December 2 John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
December 7 Luke 2: 14 Glory to God in the highest!
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!
December 14 Luke 2:7 She brought forth her firstborn Son…and laid Him in a manger.
She brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger.
January 4 John 1:29 Behold! the Lamb of God.
Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
January 11 John 10:30 I and My Father are one.
January 19 John 9:5 I am the light of the world.
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
January 25 Mark 1:17 Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”
February 1 Luke 19:5 …Zacchaeus, make haste and come down for today I today I must stay at your house.
February 8 Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you.
February 15 Matthew 7:7 Seek, and you will find.
February 22 Matthew 7:7 Knock, and it will be opened to you.
Third Trimester
March 1 Luke 11:1 Lord, teach us to pray.
Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught His disciples.
March 8 John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
March 15-19 No verse – Spring break
March 22 Luke 1:48 For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
March 29 Luke 22:19 Do this in remembrance of Me.
And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
April 5 John 11:43 Lazarus, come forth.
Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come forth.”
April 12 John 19:30 It is finished.
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,
“It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
April 20 Matthew 28:6 He is not here; for He is risen.
He is not here: for He is risen as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
April 26 John 20:29 Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed
May 3 Matt. 28:20 And lo, I am with you always, even to the
end of the age.
May 12 Acts 1:5 You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit.
…for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.
May 17 John 14:6 I am the way, the truth and the life.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
May 25 Philippians 2:10, 11 At the name of Jesus, every knee should bow…and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
