17 Bible Verses about Preparation

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Mark 15:42

Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--

2 Timothy 2:21

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.

1 Corinthians 2:9

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.

1 Corinthians 14:8

If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

Hebrews 10:5

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.

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Matthew 27:62

On the next day, the day after the Preparation, the High Priests and the Pharisees came in a body to Pilate.

Mark 15:42

Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--

Luke 23:54

It was the Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was near at hand.

John 19:14

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

Hebrews 11:16

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.

1 Corinthians 2:9

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

Luke 14:17

At dinner-time he sent his servant to announce to those who had been invited, "'Come, for things are now ready.'

Luke 2:31

Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--

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

Revelation 7:13-14

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

2 Timothy 2:21

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

2 Timothy 2:21

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

Matthew 22:4

"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

John 11:39

"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

Luke 1:17

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

Luke 1:17

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

John 9:7

"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

Mark 9:49

Every one, however, will be salted with fire.

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