30 Bible Verses about Preparation
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Be prepared. Yes, prepare yourself you and all of your many battalions that have gathered together around you to protect you.
And since I'm going away to prepare a place for you, I'll come back again and welcome you into my presence, so that you may be where I am.
For we are God's masterpiece, created in the Messiah Jesus to perform good actions that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.
You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
"Look, I'm sending an angel in front of you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place I've prepared.
"Now for you, if you will prepare your heart, spread out your hands to him.
It was the Day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath. Since it was already evening,
Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.
"Therefore this is what I will do to you, Israel. Because I am about to do this, prepare to be summoned to your God, Israel!"
Now the LORD had prepared a large sea creature to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the sea creature for three days and three nights.
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you when Jesus, the Messiah, is revealed.
But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
"Then he will say to those on his left, "Get away from me, you who are accursed, into the eternal fire that has been prepared for the Devil and his angels!
I also saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared like a bride adorned for her husband.
LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will pray to you, and I will watch for your answer.
But God told him, "You fool! This very night your life will be demanded back from you. Now who will get the things you've accumulated?'
"So now, Son of Man, you are to prepare your luggage for a trip into exile, and then you are to leave during the daytime so they see you leaving. Leave from your place to another while they're watching. Then perhaps they'll realize that they're a rebellious house.
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, reverently prepared an ark to save his family, and by faith he condemned the world and inherited the righteousness that comes by faith.
to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.
A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; and in the desert a straight highway for our God.'
"Watch out! I'm sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly, the LORD you are looking for will come to his Temple. He is the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Watch out! He is coming!" says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
For example, if a bugle doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
For this reason, the Scriptures say, when the Messiah was about to come into the world: "You did not want sacrifices and offerings, but you prepared a body for me.
By faith we understand that time was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are invisible.
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The following day (that is, after the Day of Preparation), the high priests and Pharisees gathered before Pilate
It was the Day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath. Since it was already evening,
Now it was the Preparation Day for the Passover, about noon. He told the Jewish leaders, "Here is your king!"
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Treasures of goodness
How great is your goodness that you have reserved for those who fear you, that you have set in place for those who take refuge in you, in the presence of the children of men.
Since ancient times no one has heard, and no ear has perceived, and no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.
The LORD God prepared a vine plant, and it grew over Jonah to shade his head and provide relief from his misery. Jonah was happy indeed, he was ecstatic about the vine plant.
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A heavenly home
There are many rooms in my Father's house. If there weren't, I wouldn't have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you, would I?
Instead, they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, because he has prepared a city for them.
But as it is written, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him."
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
"Then the king will say to those on his right, "Come, you who have been blessed by my Father! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world,
When it was time for the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who were invited, "Come! Everything is now ready.'
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Abandonment of idols
Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, "If you're returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of the Philistines."
Nevertheless, a few good things have been found in you, in that you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have disciplined yourself to seek God."
Preparation » Spiritual » Abandonment of idols
Then Samuel told the whole house of Israel, "If you're returning to the LORD with all your heart, then remove the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you, direct your hearts back to the LORD, and serve him only. Then he will deliver you from the control of the Philistines."
Nevertheless, a few good things have been found in you, in that you have removed the Asheroth from the land and you have disciplined yourself to seek God."
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No entrance into heaven without cleansing
"Who are these people wearing white robes," one of the elders asked me, "and where did they come from?" I told him, "Sir, you know."
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Cleansing of God's temple
They also brought together their brothers, consecrated themselves, and proceeded to cleanse the LORD's Temple, just as the king had ordered in accordance with what the LORD had told him.
Preparation » Spiritual » Cleansing of God's temple
They also brought together their brothers, consecrated themselves, and proceeded to cleanse the LORD's Temple, just as the king had ordered in accordance with what the LORD had told him.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No water for the army until ditches were dug
As the musician played, the hand of the LORD rested on Elisha, so he said, "This is what the LORD says: "Fill this valley with trench after trench!' This is what the LORD says: "Though you won't see wind or storm, nevertheless that river will overflow with water so that you, your cattle, and your livestock may drink.'
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Personal purification
Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No oil until the vessels were gathered
He told her, "Go out to all of your neighbors in the surrounding streets and borrow lots of pots from them. Don't get just a few empty vessels, either. Then go in and shut the door behind you, taking only your children, and pour oil into all of the pots. As each one is filled, set it aside."
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A spiritual feast
So he sent other servants after saying, "Tell those who have been invited, "Look! I've prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened calves have been slaughtered. Everything is ready. Come to the wedding!"'
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No healing until the leper had dipped seven times
Elisha sent a messenger out to him, who told him, "Go bathe in the Jordan River seven times. Your flesh will be restored for you. Now stay clean!"
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No reconciliation without repentance
"Yet even now," declares the LORD, "Turn back to me with your whole heart, with fasting, tears, and mourning. Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No harvest until the ground had been broken up
Sow in righteousness in your own interest, reap in gracious love, break up your own unprepared ground; It is now time to inquire of the LORD, until he comes to pour out righteousness for you.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No messiah until the way had been prepared
A voice cries out: "In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; and in the desert a straight highway for our God.'
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » Overflowing blessings
You prepare a table before me, even in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No resurrection until the stone is removed
Jesus said, "Remove the stone." Martha, the dead man's sister, told him, "Lord, there must be a stench by now, because he's been dead for four days."
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Returning unto the lord
He is the one who will go before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and to prepare the people to be ready for the Lord."
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
He is the one who will go before the Lord with the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous, and to prepare the people to be ready for the Lord."
Preparation » Preparation precedes blessing, general illustrations of » No vision without obedience
and told him, "Go and wash in the pool of Siloam" (which is translated "Sent One"). So he went off, washed, and came back seeing.
Salt » Illustrative » Preparation » The wicked » For destruction
Because everyone will be salted with fire, and every sacrifice will be salted with salt.
Topics on Preparation
Death, Preparation For
Psalm 39:4"LORD, let me know how my life ends, and the standard by which you will measure my days, whatever it is! Then I will know how transient my life is.
Preparation For Burial
John 12:7Then Jesus said, "Leave her alone so she can observe the day of my burial,