52 Bible Verses about The Past

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

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!

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

Look, my earlier predictive oracles have come to pass; now I announce new events. Before they begin to occur, I reveal them to you."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!

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

I thought about the days of old, about ancient times.

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.

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.'"

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

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

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

who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,'

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

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

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

You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

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

"I announced events beforehand, I issued the decrees and made the predictions; suddenly I acted and they came to pass.

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

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

with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Surely no one knows the future, and no one can tell another person what will happen.

"O that I could be as I was in the months now gone, in the days when God watched over me,

He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again,

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

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord!

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

and to enlighten everyone about God's secret plan -- a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

in which you formerly lived according to this world's present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,

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.

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

Do not enter the path of the wicked or walk in the way of those who are evil.

From this day forward I am he; no one can deliver from my power; I will act, and who can prevent it?"

since you are encountering the same conflict that you saw me face and now hear that I am facing.

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

these are only the shadow of the things to come, but the reality is Christ!

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