17 Bible Verses about Preparation
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And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will return and take you to be with me, that where I am you also may be.
For we are God's own handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works which He has pre-destined us to practise.
Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--
If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work.
Therefore gird up your minds and fix your hopes calmly and unfalteringly upon the boon that is soon to be yours, at the re-appearing of Jesus Christ.
But--to use the words of Scripture--we speak of things which eye has not seen nor ear heard, and which have never entered the heart of man: all that God has in readiness for them that love Him.
"Then will He say to those at His left, "'Begone from me, with the curse resting upon you, into the Fire of the Ages, which has been prepared for the Devil and his angels.
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of Heaven from God and made ready like a bride attired to meet her husband.
"But God said to him, "'Foolish man, this night your life is demanded from you; and these preparations--for whom shall they be?'
Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.
proclaim God's message, be zealous in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with the utmost patience as a teacher.
If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?
That is why, when He comes into the world, He says, "Sacrifice and offering Thou has not desired, but a body Thou hast prepared for Me.
Through faith we understand that the worlds came into being, and still exist, at the command of God, so that what is seen does not owe its existence to that which is visible.
From Thematic Bible
Preparation » Day of
On the next day, the day after the Preparation, the High Priests and the Pharisees came in a body to Pilate.
Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about six o'clock in the morning. Then he said to the Jews, "There is your king!"
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Treasures of goodness
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
In my Father's house there are many resting-places. Were it otherwise, I would have told you; for I am going to make ready a place for you.
but, as it is, we see them eager for a better land, that is to say, a heavenly one. For this reason God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has now prepared a city for them.
But--to use the words of Scripture--we speak of things which eye has not seen nor ear heard, and which have never entered the heart of man: all that God has in readiness for them that love Him.
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
"Then the King will say to those at His right, "'Come, my Father's blessed ones, receive your inheritance of the Kingdom which has been divinely intended for you ever since the creation of the world.
At dinner-time he sent his servant to announce to those who had been invited, "'Come, for things are now ready.'
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No entrance into heaven without cleansing
Then, addressing me, one of the Elders said, "Who are these people clothed in the long white robes? And where have they come from?" "My lord, you know," I replied. "They are those," he said, "who have just passed through the great distress, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No water for the army until ditches were dug
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Personal purification
If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work.
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No oil until the vessels were gathered
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
"Again he sent other servants with a message to those who were invited. "'My breakfast is now ready," he said, 'my bullocks and fat cattle are killed, and every preparation is made: come to the wedding.'
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No healing until the leper had dipped seven times
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No reconciliation without repentance
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No harvest until the ground had been broken up
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No messiah until the way had been prepared
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Overflowing blessings
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No resurrection until the stone is removed
"Take away the stone," said Jesus. Martha, the sister of the dead man, exclaimed, "Master, by this time there is a foul smell; for it is three days since he died."
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Returning unto the lord
and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
and he will be His forerunner in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn fathers' hearts to the children, and cause the rebellious to walk in the wisdom of the upright, to make a people perfectly ready for the lord."
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No vision without obedience
"Go and wash in the pool of Siloam" --the name means 'Sent.' So he went and washed his eyes, and returned able to see.
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction
Topics on Preparation
Death, Preparation For
Romans 14:8If we live, we live to the Lord: if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Preparation For Burial
John 12:7But Jesus interposed. "Do not blame her," He said, "allow her to have kept it for the time of my preparation for burial.