This year for our Sunday School memory verse challenge we want to focus on the idea of being alive and growing in our spiritual maturity. There are things that help spiritual growth that we want to pursue and there are other things that hinder spiritual growth that we want to avoid. These verses are intended to remind us that we don't just want to survive life in this world, but we want to reflect Christ well in this dark world. We were made to THRIVE!!!
We have selected thirty-three Bible verses and will be focusing in on one each week throughout the Sunday School year. Below is a list of the verses in the English Standard Version and the dates that we are going to memorize them by. We hope that you will join us on this journey!!!
We have selected thirty-three Bible verses and will be focusing in on one each week throughout the Sunday School year. Below is a list of the verses in the English Standard Version and the dates that we are going to memorize them by. We hope that you will join us on this journey!!!
THRIVE Challenge Verses
(September 17, 2017)
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6,7a
(September 24, 2017)
Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God Colossians 1:10
(October 1, 2017)
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. I John 2:15
(October 8, 2017)
No one who remains in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. I John 3:9
(October 15, 2017)
Whoever keeps His commandments abides in God, and God in him. I John 3:24a
(October 22, 2017)
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. I John 5:4
(October 29, 2017)
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22
(November 5, 2017)
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
(November 12, 2017)
Like newborn infants, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. I Peter 2:2
(November 19, 2017)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. I Peter 2:15
(November 26, 2017)
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. I Peter 4:7
(December 3, 2017)
Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. Hebrews 3:12
(December 10, 2017)
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3
(December 17, 2017)
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
December 24—No Sunday School
December 31—No Sunday School
(January 7, 2018)
Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
(January 14, 2018)
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works Hebrews 10:24
January 21—No Sunday School
(January 28, 2018)
But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved. Hebrews 10:39
(February 4, 2018)
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28
(February 11, 2018)
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
(February 18, 2018)
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 2 Peter 3:17
(February 25, 2018)
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18
(March 4, 2018)
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
(March 11, 2018)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
(March 18, 2018)
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
(March 25, 2018)
But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19
April 1—No Sunday School
(April 8, 2018)
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness I Timothy 4:7
(April 15, 2018)
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
I Timothy 6:12
(April 22, 2018)
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1
(April 29, 2018)
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3
(May 6, 2018)
When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4
May 13—No Sunday School
(May 20, 2018)
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; Colossians 4:2
(May 27, 2018)
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
(June 3, 2018)
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15
(September 17, 2017)
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith. Colossians 2:6,7a
(September 24, 2017)
Walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God Colossians 1:10
(October 1, 2017)
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. I John 2:15
(October 8, 2017)
No one who remains in Christ keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him. I John 3:9
(October 15, 2017)
Whoever keeps His commandments abides in God, and God in him. I John 3:24a
(October 22, 2017)
For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. I John 5:4
(October 29, 2017)
But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22
(November 5, 2017)
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. James 1:12
(November 12, 2017)
Like newborn infants, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation. I Peter 2:2
(November 19, 2017)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. I Peter 2:15
(November 26, 2017)
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. I Peter 4:7
(December 3, 2017)
Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. Hebrews 3:12
(December 10, 2017)
For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won’t grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3
(December 17, 2017)
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
December 24—No Sunday School
December 31—No Sunday School
(January 7, 2018)
Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
(January 14, 2018)
Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works Hebrews 10:24
January 21—No Sunday School
(January 28, 2018)
But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved. Hebrews 10:39
(February 4, 2018)
Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping Him with holy fear and awe. Hebrews 12:28
(February 11, 2018)
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
(February 18, 2018)
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. 2 Peter 3:17
(February 25, 2018)
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18
(March 4, 2018)
So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
(March 11, 2018)
But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. 2 Thessalonians 3:3
(March 18, 2018)
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5
(March 25, 2018)
But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19
April 1—No Sunday School
(April 8, 2018)
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness I Timothy 4:7
(April 15, 2018)
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
I Timothy 6:12
(April 22, 2018)
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1
(April 29, 2018)
For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3
(May 6, 2018)
When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4
May 13—No Sunday School
(May 20, 2018)
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; Colossians 4:2
(May 27, 2018)
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9
(June 3, 2018)
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ. Ephesians 4:15