The 100 Essential Biblical Passages
Join with KMPC's congregation as we read through these 100 Essential Biblical Passages together in 2010.
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Old Testament
Key Verse; Complete Passage
In the Beginning
1. Creation - Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:1—2:25
2. The Fall - Genesis 3:1; Genesis 3:1-24
3. The Flood -Genesis 6:17; Genesis 6:5—7:24
4. God’s Covenant with Noah - Genesis 9:8-11; Genesis 8:1—9:17
5. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:5-7 Genesis 11:1-9
Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
6. The Call of Abram Genesis - 12:1-3 ;Genesis 12:1-20
7. God’s Covenant with Abram - Genesis 15:5-6; Genesis 15:1-21
8. Isaac’s Birth and “Sacrifice” - Genesis 22:11-12; Genesis 21:1—22:19
9. Jacob and Esau Compete - Genesis 27:36; Genesis 27:1—28:22
10. Jacob and Esau Reconcile - Genesis 33:4; Genesis 32:1—33:20
The Story of Joseph
11. Sold Into Slavery - Genesis 37:26-28; Genesis 37:1-36
12. Prison and a Promotion - Genesis 41:14-16; Genesis 39:1—41:57
13. Ten Brothers Go to Egypt - Genesis 42:3-5; Genesis 42:1-38
14. The Brothers Return - Genesis 43:14; Genesis 43:1—44:34
15. Joseph Reveals His Identity - Genesis 45:4-5; Genesis 45:1—46:7
Moses and the Exodus
16. The Birth of Moses - Exodus 2:10; Exodus 1:1—2:25
17. The Burning Bush - Exodus 3:10; Exodus 3:1—4:17
18. The Ten Plagues - Exodus 11:9-10; Exodus 6:28—11:10
19. Passover and Exodus - Exodus 12:12-13; Exodus 12:1-42
20. Crossing the Red Sea - Exodus 14:13-14; Exodus 13:17--14:31
The Law and the Land
21. The Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:1-3; Exodus 19:1—20:21
22. The Golden Calf - Exodus 32:7-8; Exodus 32:1—34:35
23. Joshua Succeeds Moses - Joshua 1:5-6 ;Joshua 1:1-18
24. Crossing the Jordan - Joshua 3:15-16; Joshua 3:1—4:24
25. The Fall of Jericho - Joshua 6:20; Joshua 5:13—6:27
The Judges
26. Israel’s Disobedience - Judges 2:11-12; Judges 2:6—3:6
27. Deborah Leads Israel - Judges 4:4-5; Judges 4:1—5:31
28. Gideon Defeats the Midianites - Judges 7:7; Judges 6:1—7:25
29. Samson Defeats the Philistines - Judges 16:29-30; Judges 13:1—16:31
30. The Story of Ruth - Ruth 4:13-17; Ruth 1:1—4:22
The Rise of Israel
31. Samuel Listens to God - 1 Samuel 3:10; 1 Samuel 1:1—3:21
32. King Saul 1 Samuel - 10:1; 1 Samuel 8:1—10:27
33. David and Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:10; 1 Samuel 16:1-18:16
34. David and Saul - 1 Samuel 24:10-11; 1 Samuel 23:7-24:22
35. King David - 2 Samuel 7:8-9; 2 Samuel 5:1—7:29
The Fall of Israel
36. David and Bathsheba - 2 Samuel 12:9-10; 2 Samuel 11:1--12:25
37. King Solomon - 1 Kings 3:27-28; 1 Kings 2:1—3:28
38. Solomon’s Temple - 1Kings 8:29-30; 1 Kings 8:1—9:9
39. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal - 1 Kings 18:20-21 - 1 Kings 16:29--19:18
40. The Fall of Jerusalem - 2 Kings 25:10-11; 2 Kings 25:1-30
Psalms and Proverbs
41. The Lord is My Shepherd - Psalm 23:1; Psalm 23:1-6
42. Have Mercy on Me - Psalm 51:10-11; Psalm 51:1-19
43. Praise the Lord - Psalm 103:1; Psalm 103:1-22
44. Godly Wisdom - Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 1:1—4:27
45. Proverbs of Solomon - Proverbs 16:8; Proverbs 16:1--18:24
The Prophets
46. The Suffering Servant - Isaiah 53:5; Isaiah 51:1—53:12
47. Jeremiah’s Call and Message - Jeremiah 1:9-10; Jeremiah 1:1—3:5
48. Daniel in the Lion’s Den - Daniel 6:21-22; Daniel 6:1-28
49. The Story of Jonah Jonah – 1:15-17; Jonah 1:1—4:11
50. The Day of Judgment - Malachi 3:5; Malachi 1:1—4:6
New Testament
Key Verse; Complete Passage
The Early Years of Jesus
51. The Word - John 1:14; John 1:1-18
52. Gabriel’s Messages - Luke 1:30-31; Luke 1:1-80
53. The Birth of Jesus - Luke 2:10-11; Luke 2:1-40
54. John the Baptist - Luke 3:15-16; Luke 3:1-20
55. Baptism and Temptation - Matthew 3:16-17; Matthew 3:13—4:17
The Teachings of Jesus
56. Sermon on the Mount—Part 1 - Matthew 5:14-16; Matthew 5:1—6:4
57. Sermon on the Mount—Part 2 - Matthew 6:33; Matthew 6:5—7:29
58. The Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 13:45-46; Matthew 13:1-58
59. The Good Samaritan - Luke 10:36-37; Luke 10:25-37
60. Lost and Found - Luke 15:10; Luke 15:1-32
The Miracles of Jesus
61. Feeding the Five Thousand - Luke 9:16-17; Luke 9:1-36
62. Walking on Water Matthew 14:31-33; Matthew 14:22-36
63. Healing a Blind Man - John 9:6-7; John 9:1-41
64. Healing a Demon-Possessed Man - Mark 5:18-20; Mark 5:1-20
65. Raising Lazarus from the Dead - John 11:43-44; John 11:1-57
The Final Days of Jesus
66. The Last Supper - Luke 22:19-20; Luke 22:1-46
67. Arrest and Trial - John 18:38-40; John 18:1-40
68. The Crucifixion - John 19:17-18; John 19:1-42
69. The Resurrection - John 20:19-20; John 20:1—21:25
70. The Ascension Acts – 1:9-11; Acts 1:1-11
The Church is Born
71. The Day of Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4; Acts 2:1-47
72. Growth and Persecution - Acts 4:1-4; Acts 3:1—4:37
73. The First Martyr Acts – 7:59-60; Acts 6:8—8:8
74. Sharing the Word Acts – 8:34-35; Acts 8:26-40
75. Good News for All Acts – 10:34-35; Acts 10:1—11:18
The Travels of the Apostle Paul
76. The Road to Damascus - Acts 9:3-5; Acts 9:1-31
77. The First Missionary Journey - Acts 14:21-22; Acts 13:1—14:28
78. The Council at Jerusalem - Acts 15:5-6; Acts 15:1-41
79. More Missionary Journeys - Acts 16:9-10; Acts 16:1—20:38
80. The Trip to Rome - Acts 28:15-16; Acts 25:1—28:31
Letters to the Early Churches
81. More Than Conquerors - Romans 8:28; Romans 8:1-39
82. The Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23; Galatians 5:16—6:10
83. The Armor of God - Ephesians 6:10-11; Ephesians 6:10-20
84. Rejoice in the Lord - Philippians 4:4; Philippians 4:4-9
85. A Description of Jesus - Colossians 1:17-18; Colossians 1:1-23
Letters to the Early Church Leaders
86. Elders and Deacons - 1 Timothy 3:1-3; 1 Timothy 3:1-16
87. The Love of Money - 1 Timothy 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:3-21
88. God’s Workman - 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 2:1-26
89. All Scripture is God-breathed - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Timothy 3:10—4:8
90. The Coming of the Lord - 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:13—5:11
The Apostles’ Teaching
91. The Most Excellent Way - 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
92. A New Creation - 2 Corinthians 5:17; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6:2
93. A Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:1—2:12
94. Faith and Works - James 2:17; James 1:1—2:26
95. Love One Another - 1 John 4:7; 1 John 3:11—4:21
The Revelation
96. A Voice and a Vision - Revelation 1:17-18; Revelation 1:1-20
97. Messages to the Churches - Revelation 3:21-22; Revelation 2:1—3:22
98. The Throne of Heaven - Revelation 7:11-12; Revelation 4:1—7:17
99. Hallelujah! - Revelation 19:6-7; Revelation 19:1--20:15
100. The New Jerusalem - Revelation 21:2-4; Revelation 21:1--22:21
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