Hope Chapel's theme for 2009 was "Scripture is Mine in 2009" and we are continuing to each month challenge ourselves to memorize selected verses.

Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls - James 1:21.

Click the scripture references below to reveal the verse.

• January - March
• April - June
• July - September
• October - December

January Scriptures:

John 14:27 – Overcoming Discouragement

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Phillippians 1:6 – Gaining Confidence

Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 41:10 – Overcoming Anxiety and Worry

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

John 5:24 – Assurance of salvation

Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.

February Scriptures:

Romans 8:28 – Difficulties

And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

1 John 1:9 – Forgiveness of Sins

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 2:8-9 – Faith

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

1 Peter 5:7 – God's Care

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

March Scriptures:

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Direction

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

1 Corinthians 10:13 – Overcoming Temptation

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Matthew 6:33 – Provision

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Philippians 4:13 – Strength

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

April Scriptures:

Galations 6:9 – Confidence

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Romans 10:17 – Faith

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hebrews 13:5-6 – Loneliness

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Hebrews 4:16 – Prayer Needs

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

May Scriptures:

Hebrews 10:24-25 – Christian Fellowship

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Isaiah 43:2 – Safe from Danger

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.

Psalm 103:3 – Healing

Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.

2 Corinthians 2:14 – Triumph

Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

June Scriptures:

Hebrews 9:27 – Death

And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

Joshua 1:9 – External Pressures

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

James 1:12 – Crowns

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 2:2 – Growing Spiritually

As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby,

July Scriptures:

Titus 3:5 – God's Mercy

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 7:12 – Golden Rule

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

John 6:13 – Guidance

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

Romans 13:13-14 – Self Control

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

August Scriptures:

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 – Difficulties

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Mark 11:25-26 – Forgiving Others

“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 – God's Will

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Psalm 84:11 – Provision

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

September Scriptures:

Ephesians 4:29 – Good Communication

Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.

Colossians 3:23-24 – Occupation

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – Inspired Scripture

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 13:15 – Praise & Gratitude

Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

October Scriptures:

Isaiah 43:2 – Danger

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.

Galatians 6:1 – Friendliness

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

2 Corinthians 5:21 – Guilt

For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Romans 1:16 – Witnessing

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

November Scriptures:

Hebrews 13:20-21 – Benediction

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Leviticus 19:31 – Occult

Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.

1 Samuel 16:7 – Self Image

But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

1 Corinthians 2:14 – Spiritual Discernment

But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

December Scriptures:

Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of the Spirit

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Proverbs 11:30 – Winning Souls

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

Psalm 27:10 – Loneliness

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take care of me.

Mark 8:36 – Lost Souls

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?