44 Bible Verses about past

Remember the ancient days; bear in mind the years of past generations. Ask your father and he will inform you, your elders, and they will tell you.

I will remember the works of the Lord. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!

Do not say, "Why were the old days better than these days?" for it is not wise to ask that.

But concerning the one who lacks such things -- he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.

Look! The winter has passed, the winter rains are over and gone.

that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.

"Yes, God is great -- beyond our knowledge! The number of his years is unsearchable.

They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people's faith.

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!

Then a breath of air passes by my face; it makes the hair of my flesh stand up.

Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.)

For look, I am ready to create new heavens and a new earth! The former ones will not be remembered; no one will think about them anymore.

Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,

I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom.

Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.

"They cry, 'Harvest time has come and gone, and the summer is over, and still we have not been delivered.'

For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.

God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.

For you have heard of my former way of life in Judaism, how I was savagely persecuting the church of God and trying to destroy it.

Remember what I accomplished in antiquity! Truly I am God, I have no peer; I am God, and there is none like me,

After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets,

Yes, in your eyes a thousand years are like yesterday that quickly passes, or like one of the divisions of the nighttime.

he does great and unsearchable things, and wonderful things without number.

"For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors;

"Don't remember these earlier events; don't recall these former events.

For you will forget your trouble; you will remember it like water that has flowed away.

Your beginning will seem so small, since your future will flourish.

Since man's days are determined, the number of his months is under your control; you have set his limit and he cannot pass it.

But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

No one remembers the former events, nor will anyone remember the events that are yet to happen; they will not be remembered by the future generations.

The future splendor of this temple will be greater than that of former times,' the Lord who rules over all declares, 'and in this place I will give peace.'"

In past generations he allowed all the nations to go their own ways,

So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away -- look, what is new has come!

I want you to recall both the predictions foretold by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.

For the years that lie ahead are few, and then I will go on the way of no return.

For in the same way the holy women who hoped in God long ago adorned themselves by being subject to their husbands,

Remind me of what happened! Let's debate! You, prove to me that you are right!

My days have passed, my plans are shattered, even the desires of my heart.

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.