17 Bible Verses about Preparation

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Mark 15:42

When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation [for the Passover Festival], being the day before the [special] Sabbath Day,

2 Timothy 2:21

If a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God's] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.

Hebrews 11:7

By [having] faith, when Noah was warned [by God] about conditions that had not yet been seen [i.e., regarding events of the coming Flood], he acted out of reverent concern [for God] by constructing a ship to save [i.e., rescue] his household [from the Flood waters]. By this [i.e., his faith which led to action], Noah condemned the world and inherited righteousness because of his faith.

1 Corinthians 14:8

For if the trumpet gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for a battle?

Hebrews 10:5

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said [to God], [Psa. 40:6-8 LXX], "You did not want an [animal] sacrifice and an offering, but you prepared a body for me [to sacrifice].

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Matthew 27:62

Now on the following day, which was the day after the Preparation [for the Passover Festival], the leading priests and Pharisees assembled in front of Pilate

Mark 15:42

When evening had come, and since it was the day of Preparation [for the Passover Festival], being the day before the [special] Sabbath Day,

Luke 23:54

This happened on the Day of Preparation [for the Passover Festival], as the Sabbath day was about to begin [i.e., shortly before

John 19:14

Now it was about six o'clock in the morning [Note: This was according to Roman time, but if Jewish time were meant, it would have been

Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Treasures of goodness

Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home

Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance

Luke 14:17

When the supper was about ready, he sent his slave out to tell those who were invited, 'Come, for everything is [now] ready.'

Luke 2:31

which [i.e., whom] you have prepared before all people [i.e., for their benefit],

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 one of the [twenty-four] elders asked me, "Who are these ones dressed in white robes, and where did they come from?" And I answered him, "Sir, [surely] you know." And he said to me, "These are the people who have come through the terrible persecution, and they have washed their robes and made them white with 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 a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God's] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.

Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification

2 Timothy 2:21

If a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God's] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.

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 out other servants saying, 'Tell those who were invited, look, I have already prepared the dinner; my cattle and [other] well-fattened animals have been butchered and everything is ready. [Now] come to the wedding reception dinner.'

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

Jesus said, "You people, take the stone away." [But] Martha, the dead man's sister, said to Jesus, "Lord, his body is decomposing by now, for he has been dead four days."

Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Returning unto the lord

Luke 1:17

He will go on ahead of the Messiah [See verse 76], in the spirit and power of Elijah, to rekindle the affections of fathers for their children, and [to influence] disobedient people to live wisely like righteous people. And he will prepare the people to be ready for [the coming of] the Lord."

Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord

Luke 1:17

He will go on ahead of the Messiah [See verse 76], in the spirit and power of Elijah, to rekindle the affections of fathers for their children, and [to influence] disobedient people to live wisely like righteous people. And he will prepare the people to be ready for [the coming of] the Lord."

Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No vision without obedience

John 9:7

and said to him, "[Now] go and wash in the pool of Siloam (which means "sent"). So, the man left and washed [in the pool], and [when he] returned, [he was] able to see.

Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction

Mark 9:49

For everyone will be salted with fire. [Note: This meant either the suffering "salt" of fiery trials (the sacrifices of verses 43-47 or the punishing "salt" of being thrown into a fiery hell (verse 45-48)].

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