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Faithbooking scripture resources for the topics of holidays including, Easter, Christmas, New Year, Fourth of July,
Mother's Day, Thanksgiving
Easter:
Romans 8:11 LB “the Spirit of God, who
raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as He raised Christ
from the dead, He will give life to your mortal body by the same Spirit
living within you.”
Matthew 28:5-6 LB “Then the angel spoke to the women, ‘Don't be afraid!'
he said. ‘I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn't
here! He has been raised from the dead, just as He said would happen…'”
Ephesians 5:2 LB “Live a life filled with love for others, following the
example of Christ, who loved you and gave Himself as a sacrifice to take
away your sins.”
Christmas:
Luke 2:11 NIV “Today in the town of David
a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day, in the city of David , a
Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:14 NIV “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on
whom His favor rests.”
Isaiah 9:6 NIV “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the
government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Luke 1:10 “Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be
to all people.”
Bill McKibben There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you
decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections,
traditions.
Luke 2:8-11 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch of their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you
good news of great joy that will for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
New Year:
Psalm 65:11 LB “You crown the year with a
bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.”
II Corinthians 5:17 NIV “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
Fourth of July:
II Chronicles 7:14 LB “Then if my people
who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will
forgive their sins and heal their land.”
Psalm 147:14 LB “He sends peace across your nation and satisfies you
with plenty of the finest wheat.”
John 8:36 “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free
indeed.”
Mother's Day:
Proverbs 23:25 CEV “Make your parents
proud, especially your mother.”
Proverbs 31:28-29 CEV “Her children praise her, and with great pride her
husband says, There are many good women, but you are the best.”
Proverbs 31:10 CEV “A truly good wife is the most precious treasure a
man can find.”
Proverbs 31:31 CEV “Show her respect – praise her in public for what she
has done.”
Leviticus 19:3 “Every one of you shall reverence his mother and his
father, and you shall keep My sabbaths; I am the LORD your God.”
Judges 17:2 “And his mother said, "Blessed be my son by the LORD."
Isaiah 66:13 "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you;
And you will be comforted in Jerusalem ."
Proverbs 23: 17 “Let your father and your mother be glad, And let her
rejoice who gave birth to you.”
Song of Solomon 6:9 “[But] my dove, my perfect one, is unique: She is
her mother's only {daughter;} She is the pure [child] of the one who
bore her”
Ezekiel 19:10 “Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard, Planted by
the waters; It was fruitful and full of branches Because of abundant
waters.”
Thanksgiving:
Psalm 59:17 “I will sing your praises.
You are my mighty fortress and you love me.”
I Chronicles 16:34 LB “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His
faithful love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1 LB “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful
love endures forever.”
Psalm 65:11 LB “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the
hard pathways overflow with abundance.”
Psalm 37:8 LB “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of
those who trust in Him!”
Ephesians 5:20 LB “And you will always give thanks for everything to God
the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Exodus 23:15, 16 “Thou shall keep the feast….of harvest the first fruits
of thy labors, which is in the end of the year when thou has gathered in
thy labors out of the field.”
11Cor 9:15 “Thanks be to God, for His unspeakable gift!”
Ephesians 2:8 LB “God saved you by His special favor, when you believed.
And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.”
I Chronicles 4:9b LB “Oh that you would bless me and extend my lands!
Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and
pain.” And God granted him his request.”
Psalm 90:17 NIV “May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;
establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our
hands.”
I Corinthians 2:9 LB “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has
imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Psalm 136: 5, 6 “To Him that by wisdom made the heavens: For His mercy
endures forever. To Him that stretched out the earth above the waters:
For His mercy endures forever.”
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