How to Study Bible Verses
A Bible Verse Study Guide
Suggested by Rev. Juvenal Cervantes
St. John’s UCC, Greeley, Colorado
July 28, 2024
Five great questions to ask as you study a Bible verse:
1. Is there a command to obey?
2. Is there an example to follow?
3. Is there a promise to claim?
4. Is there a warning to heed?
5. Is there a principle to embrace?
Apply any of the above questions to these Bible verse:
John 16:33
“In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord”.
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”.
Psalm 34:4–5,8
“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him”.
Mark 10:27
“Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man, it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God”.
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit”.
1 Peter 5:6–7
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your distress on him, because he cares for you”.
Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. And he who was seated on the throne said, Behold, I am making all things new”.