KJV, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition: Growing in Knowledge and Understanding of God Through His Word

By Thomas Nelson

The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible is designed to lead believers into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them experience the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love. Built around 30 Life Principles Dr. Stanley has gleaned from Scripture during his fifty years of teaching and pastoral ministry, this Bible is sure to encourage and strengthen believers as they seek to lead faithful, joyful lives that please God.

With over one million Life Principles Bibles sold to date, the updated second edition is the best way to experience this bestselling classic—with a completely new design featuring Thomas Nelson’s KJV easy-to-read Comfort Print® typeface, 100 specially designed maps and charts that bring biblical places and themes to life, and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your study of the Word.

Features include:

• 30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian living
• More than 2,500 Life Lessons verse notes bring to life the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to us
• Life Examples articles draw powerful lessons from the lives of people throughout Scripture
• Over 300 highlighted verses make it easy to find God’s promises throughout the Bible text that encourage, strengthen, and bring hope
• Answers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on topics of special importance to every believer
• Topical indexes give immediate access to hundreds of life-giving principles and promises throughout the Old and New Testaments
• Book introductions provide an overview of the themes and literary structure of each book, and alert readers to important principles they’ll encounter as they read
• New for the 2nd Edition, 100 maps and charts that help important biblical places and themes come alive, and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your study
• Concordance

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Sep 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9780785225553

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The

Charles F. Stanley

Life Principles Bible

Second Edition

Charles F. Stanley

General Editor

www.ThomasNelson.com

The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd ed., King James Version

Copyright © 2009, 2019 by Charles F. Stanley

Published in Nashville, Tennessee, by Thomas Nelson. Thomas Nelson is a registered trademark of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

ePub Edition August 2019: 978–0-785–22555-3

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2019930911

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Table of Contents

How to Use This eBible

Introduction from Charles F. Stanley

Life Principles Index

Promises Index

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Old Testament Table of Contents

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New Testament Table of Contents

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Table of Weights and Measures

Charts Index

In-Text Maps Index

Concordance

Full Color Maps

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OLD TESTAMENT

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Genesis

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50

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Exodus

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40

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Leviticus

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27

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Numbers

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36

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Deuteronomy

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34

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Joshua

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24

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Judges

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21

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Ruth

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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1 Samuel

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31

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2 Samuel

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24

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1 Kings

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22

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2 Kings

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25

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1 Chronicles

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29

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2 Chronicles

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36

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Ezra

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

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Nehemiah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

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Esther

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

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Job

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42

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Psalms

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 | 145 | 146 | 147 | 148 | 149 | 150

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Proverbs

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31

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Ecclesiastes

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

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Song of Solomon

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

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Isaiah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66

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Jeremiah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52

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Lamentations

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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Ezekiel

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48

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Daniel

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12

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Hosea

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14

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Joel

1 | 2 | 3

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Amos

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

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Obadiah

1

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Jonah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Micah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

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Nahum

1 | 2 | 3

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Habakkuk

1 | 2 | 3

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Zephaniah

1 | 2 | 3

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Haggai

1 | 2

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Zechariah

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14

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Malachi

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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NEW TESTAMENT

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Matthew

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28

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Mark

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

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Luke

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24

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John

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21

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Acts

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28

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Romans

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

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1 Corinthians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

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2 Corinthians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

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Galatians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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Ephesians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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Philippians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Colossians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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1 Thessalonians

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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2 Thessalonians

1 | 2 | 3

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1 Timothy

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

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2 Timothy

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Titus

1 | 2 | 3

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Philemon

1

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Hebrews

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13

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James

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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1 Peter

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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2 Peter

1 | 2 | 3

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1 John

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

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2 John

1

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3 John

1

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Jude

1

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Revelation

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22

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Welcome to The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible®

Dear Friend,

When I was a young man, I had the opportunity to spend two very important and intensely rich weeks with my grandfather. He was a godly man, who loved the Lord with his whole heart. And though he did not have a formal education, he was tremendously wise and had great insight into the principles of God’s Word. One of the first things he taught me was this: Obey God and leave the consequences to Him. No matter what He tells you to do, do it and trust Him for the outcome. This is a principle that I have learned to live by each day. There is nothing too great for God. He is above and over all things. He is sovereign, omnipotent, and omnipresent. My greatest needs are all met within Him.

The second thing he told me was to read my Bible every day. After his death, I was given his Bible and knew the moment it was placed in my hands that he had lived what he preached. Every page was well worn, and most bore the marks of intense Bible study. Over the years, I have come to realize that God’s Word offers the wisdom and insight I need at every turn. I cannot and never will encounter anything that is beyond Him and the principles He has written in Scripture.

The Christian life is a wondrous adventure, full of twists and turns, good times and also difficult challenges. Through all of it, God’s Word is our greatest resource for insight, wisdom, hope, and guidance. Every problem we face has its solution in the Word of God. Where there is a need for comfort, peace, or courage, He provides it. To find His wisdom, there is simply no substitute for spending time alone with Him in prayer and the study of His Scriptures. Each year I receive countless letters from people who ask if there is a way for them to know God’s will for their lives. The answer is yes. But before He will reveal this to us, we need to get to know Him—the way He thinks, acts, and demonstrates His love for us.

The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible was written to provide powerful insight into the principles written in God’s Word. These lessons are ones that I have learned personally during my fifty years of ministry, and it is my prayer that they will become principles that God will use in your life to teach you more about Himself and to draw you closer to His heart. There is no substitute for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is the very core of God’s message to each one of us. If we want to know Him, we need to get to know His Son.

The various features and helps included in this Bible are not designed to be a substitute for personal Bible study. Instead, they are meant to be signposts to help you journey even deeper into God’s Word. You can pray and ask Him to open your heart to His Word so that you will understand His principles and learn to apply them to your life. They are timeless.

In this resource, I have highlighted many of the most crucial ones so that you might grow in your faith and learn to trust God in every area of your life. By surrendering our lives to Him and then asking Him to teach us His truths, we can put into practice the life principles He has given us. We also can learn to live a life of spiritual success and avoid the snares and traps that would lead to ineffectiveness, heartache, and disappointment. God’s greatest goals for your life are for you to know Him and then for you to live your life committed to Him.

Throughout this Bible you’ll find several features designed to help you get the most out of your time in God’s Word:

▪ Book introductions to each of the 66 books of the Bible offer helpful background information and alert you to some of the most crucial Life Principles found in each book.

▪ Life Principles articles highlight thirty of the Bible’s most critical principles for successful Christian living. They focus on crucial topics such as building intimacy with God, prayer, obedience, dealing with adversity, and more.

▪ What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on a wide variety of topics of special concern to all believers in Christ: the Holy Spirit’s guidance, the process of spiritual growth, experiencing forgiveness, listening to God, and many more.

▪ Answers to Life’s Questions focus on the many challenges we face in our Christian faith as we try to live for God in a world often hostile to our growth in grace. How do we deal with jealousy or bitterness, or how do we gain God’s mind in a tough situation? You’ll find those kinds of questions answered here.

▪ Life Examples briefly consider the lives of scores of God’s choice servants spotlighted in the Bible, with a special eye toward discerning how their experiences can encourage and help us.

▪ Life Lessons offer more than 2,500 insights into individual Bible verses and passages, emphasizing the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to us.

▪ God’s Promises highlight more than 300 of the Lord’s promises to His people—promises meant to encourage, strengthen, and fill us with hope.

▪ The Life Principles Indexes and the Promises Index, located in the front of the Bible, give you a convenient way to study God’s principles and promises throughout the Old and New Testaments.

As you read God’s Holy Word, I encourage you to keep a notebook and a pen nearby so you can record the date and time of your interaction with the Lord. As He shows you fresh truths, write them down. If He convicts you of a certain sin or attitude, make a note of it and write your prayer confessing that particular sin. If He gives you a moment of joy, praise Him in writing. If you have questions, write those down as well, and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you God’s truth for every situation. You will also want to use other Bible helps, such as dictionaries and commentaries, to shed light on difficult passages. Don’t try to read large portions of the Bible at one time; sit and meditate on one verse or one portion of a verse. Also, be sure to ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what that verse means and how to make a practical application of it.

If you find a promise, a provision, a requirement, or a commandment that you sense He is giving you, record it in your notebook. Doing this faithfully day after day helps you to begin to think the way God thinks. You will start to use the mind of Christ, which the Bible says you have (1 Cor. 2:16). You also will begin to see life from His perspective, which will help you understand how you need to live each day. The more you learn about God, the richer your life will become through the knowledge of His Word.

By surrendering your life to Him and following His principles of obedience, you will be on the road to great blessing and reward. You will have the ability to live a liberated life—free from sin and full of God’s goodness, grace, and mercy. When you obey Him, you can anticipate that He will reveal exciting new things to you. Never forget that the key to crossing any bridge successfully is faith and obedience. Jesus said, He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him (John 14:21). The act of understanding His Word and obeying Him comes from personal growth and intimacy with the Lord. The closer you draw to Him, the more you will know about Him.

This is what makes the journey into His truth so exciting. You have the guarantee that the Lord will reveal more of Himself and His goodness to you as you mature in your relationship with Him. He also will pour out His blessings on your life until it overflows with joy, peace, and goodness; and I believe that as you put into practice His principles, you will enjoy the abundant life that Jesus so earnestly desires to give to you (John 10:10). It is my prayer that you will not only discover the treasure of His infinite love and truth, but that you will walk in the light of His goodness each and every day. There is only one way to do this, and it is by knowing God through prayer and the study of His Word.

Charles F. Stanley

Life Principles Index

Life Principle 1

Life Principle 2

Life Principle 3

Life Principle 4

Life Principle 5

Life Principle 6

Life Principle 7

Life Principle 8

Life Principle 9

Life Principle 10

Life Principle 11

Life Principle 12

Life Principle 13

Life Principle 14

Life Principle 15

Life Principle 16

Life Principle 17

Life Principle 18

Life Principle 19

Life Principle 20

Life Principle 21

Life Principle 22

Life Principle 23

Life Principle 24

Life Principle 25

Life Principle 26

Life Principle 27

Life Principle 28

Life Principle 29

Life Principle 30

Life Principle 1

Our intimacy with God—His highest priority for our lives—determines the impact of our lives. Gen. 1:26

What the Bible Says About

The Holy Spirit and the Trinity, Gen. 1:1, 2

The Cover-Up, Lev. 6:6, 7

Enjoying God’s Presence, Eccl. 2:24–26

God as Our Lover, Song 2:4

The Best Friend You Will Ever Have, Song 5:16

Knowing All of God, Hos. 2:19, 20

God’s Forever Love, 1 Cor. 13:1–13

Spiritual Growth, 2 Pet. 1:2–12

Answers to Life’s Questions

What does the Bible say to lonely people? 1 Sam 12:22

What does it mean to sit before the Lord? 2 Sam. 7:18–29

How can I develop and maintain an attitude of active listening before the Lord? 1 Kin. 19:11–13

How can I find renewal and restoration? Ps. 23:2–4

How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13

What happens when we praise God? Ps. 150:1–6

What does God’s love look like? Song 8:6, 7

When is the appropriate time to praise the Lord? Is. 25:1

How does God define sin? Jer. 2:12–17

How can I get to really know God? Hos. 6:6

What are the characteristics of a godly man? Matt. 1:18–25

How can I know if my worship pleases God? John 4:5–26

How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 4:7–21

Life Examples

Phinehas: A Man with a Zeal for God, Num. 25:10–13

Deborah: A Mother in Israel, Judg. 4–5

Hosea: A Longing for Intimacy, Hos. 11:1–9

The Wise Men: Giving Passionate Praise, Matt. 2:1–12

The Centurion: A Bold Confession, Mark 15:39

Mary of Bethany: A Life Devoted to God, John 12:1–8

Judas: Rabbi Is Not Enough, John 18:3

Stephen: Echoing His Savior, Acts 7:59, 60

Timothy: A Man Who Honored God, 1 Tim. 1:2, 18

Luke: Laboring in the Background, 2 Tim. 4:11

Titus: Serving God with Abandon, Titus 1:4

James: A Changed Man, James 1:1

Life Lessons

Gen. 1:16

Gen. 2:18

Gen. 2:25

Gen. 3:8

Gen. 3:15

Gen. 4:16

Gen. 4:26

Gen. 5:24

Gen. 8:20

Gen. 24:63

Gen. 29:35

Gen. 35:2

Ex. 20:3

Lev. 20:26

Lev. 26:12

Deut. 4:24

Deut. 7:4

Deut. 32:36

Judg. 17:3

1 Sam. 2:17

1 Sam. 7:3

1 Sam. 12:21

2 Sam. 6:22

1 Kin. 8:10

1 Kin. 8:43

1 Kin. 12:33

2 Kin. 17:33

1 Chr. 16:7

1 Chr. 28:9

2 Chr. 26:5

Ezra 7:10

Neh. 13:26

Job 31:4

Job 42:5, 6

Ps. 37:3

Ps. 42:1

Ps. 63:1

Ps. 84:10

Ps. 92:2

Ps. 103:1

Eccl. 1:18

Song 2:13

Song 5:16

Song 8:6

Is. 17:7

Is. 57:15

Jer. 2:32

Jer. 13:11

Jer. 24:7

Dan. 11:32

Hos. 2:16

Nah. 1:2

Nah. 3:19

Zeph. 3:9

Zech. 7:5

Zech. 12:10

Matt. 4:23

Matt. 14:23

Mark 1:35

Mark 6:46

Mark 15:38

Luke 2:47

Luke 3:11

Luke 5:16

Luke 14:23

Luke 15:32

Luke 19:10

John 4:23

John 7:37

Acts 3:19

2 Cor. 5:19

Gal. 4:6

Gal. 6:2

Eph. 2:13

1 John 1:3

Rev. 2:4

Life Principle 2

Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him. Ex. 19:5

What the Bible Says About

The Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21

Keeping One Another Accountable, Gal. 6:1–5

Spiritual Growth, 2 Pet. 1:2–12

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I rid myself of guilt? Lev. 5:5

What does it mean to live in the fear of the Lord? Lev. 25:17

Why does God tell us to flee from evil? Deut. 19:19, 20

Is fleece-throwing a good way to discover the will of God? Judg. 6:36–40

How can we effectively guard against temptation? 2 Sam. 11:2–4

Where do we draw the line between healthy and unhealthy compromise? 1 Kin. 11:1–13

How do I deal with the temptation toward pride? 1 Chr. 28:9

When is the appropriate time to praise the Lord? Is. 25:1

What role does obedience play in a mature Christian’s life? Jer. 42:1–6

How can I confront a believer who has fallen spiritually? Ezek. 16:2

How can I become a more obedient Christian? Dan. 1

What can I do when my feelings go from discouraged to hopeless? Hab. 3:17–19

What are the characteristics of a godly man? Matt. 1:18–25

What does it mean to be conformed to the truth? Rom. 8:29

Why is it so important to forgive others? Eph. 4:31, 32

Can the devil really make me do something? Rev. 18:23

Life Examples

Noah: Obedient and Dry, Gen. 6:22

Aaron: A Fatal Compromise, Lev. 8:2, 3

Baruch: Given His Life as a Prize, Jer. 45:1–5

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: Facing the Fire, Dan. 3:19–29

Amos: Obedient Without Compromise, Amos 7:14, 15

Matthew: Leaving It All Behind, Matt. 9:9–13

Mary: Woman of Faith, Luke 1:31–38

Onesimus: Doing the Hard Thing, Philem. 13

Life Lessons

Gen. 12:18

Gen. 17:23

Ex. 1:17, 20

Ex. 4:12

Ex. 19:5

Num. 14:9

Num. 31:54

Deut. 10:12

Josh. 6:2

Josh. 17:18

Josh. 18:3

Josh. 22:22

1 Kin. 2:3

2 Chr. 20:15

2 Chr. 30:10, 11

Neh. 4:1

Ps. 64:2

Ps. 140:7

Jer. 1:17

Jer. 39:18

Dan. 3:15

Matt. 16:24

Mark 13:13

Luke 1:45

Acts 4:19

Acts 14:22

Gal. 2:13

Philem. 10, 12

Heb. 11:25

James 1:22

1 Pet. 4:19

Life Principle 3

God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm. Num. 23:19

What the Bible Says About

How God Speaks to Us, Ex. 31:18

The Importance of Developing a Discerning Spirit, Deut. 6

The Immense Value of Meditation, 2 Sam. 7:18–29

Binding Satan, Matt. 16:19

The Importance of Scripture, 2 Tim. 3:16, 17

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I know it’s God’s voice I hear and not something else? 1 Sam. 3

What steps can I take to hear from God? 2 Kin. 7:1

How can I gain wisdom from God? Prov. 2:1–7

Where can I look for good advice? Prov. 13:10

What does God really think of me? Rom. 3:21–26

What does it mean to be conformed to the truth? Rom. 8:29

How can I rightly comprehend God’s truth? 1 Cor. 2:9, 10

How can I combat my fears? 2 Tim. 1:7

How can I claim God’s promises? Heb. 10:23

How can I enrich my time alone with God? James 4:8

Life Examples

Ezra: Applying God’s Word, Ezra 7:10

King Jehoiakim: God’s Word Stands, Jer. 36:20–32

Habakkuk: Trusting God in the Dark, Hab. 3:17–19

Joshua: A Picture of the Messiah, Zech. 6:9–13

Life Lessons

Gen. 46:4

Num. 23:19

Deut. 4:2

Deut. 6:4

Deut. 17:18, 19

Deut. 27:2, 3

Josh. 1:8

1 Sam. 28:19

2 Kin. 22:8

2 Chr. 6:15

Ezra 5:1, 2

Neh. 6:2

Esth. 7:9

Job 23:12

Ps. 12:6

Ps. 119:11

Ps. 119:28

Ps. 119:105

Ps. 119:162

Ps. 138:2

Prov. 6:23

Prov. 7:2

Is. 40:8

Is. 41:10

Is. 45:2

Jer. 25:11

Amos 2:4

Zech. 8:9

Matt. 4:4, 7, 10

Matt. 13:23

Mark 15:34

Luke 1:4

John 12:16

Rom. 15:4

2 Thess. 2:2

2 Thess. 2:9

2 Tim. 3:16, 17

Titus 1:9

Heb. 4:12

1 John 1:3

Rev. 12:11

Life Principle 4

The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work. Deut. 20:1

What the Bible Says About

The Value of Hard Work, Gen. 39:2–6

The Immense Value of Meditation, 2 Sam. 7:18–29

Enjoying God’s Presence, Eccl. 2:24–26

The Value of Diligence, Eccl. 11:6

God’s Empowering Presence, Jer. 1:6–10

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I find courage in times of adversity? Josh. 1:6–9

How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13

How can I find fulfillment in my work? Eccl. 9:10

How do I deal with burnout? Is. 40:28–31

How can I feel secure in the Lord during troubled times? Hag. 2:4–9

When and how am I filled with the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:4

How can I cope with feelings of loneliness? 2 Tim. 4:9–22

How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 4:7–21

Life Examples

Elijah: Responding to Stress, 1 Kin. 19

Micaiah: Bold Servant of God, 2 Chr. 18

Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter, Is. 6:1–8

Zacchaeus: A Life That Counts, Luke 19:1–10

Martha: Worship as You Work, John 11:19–44

John Mark: Learning to End Well, Col. 4:10

Luke: Laboring in the Background, 2 Tim. 4:11

Life Lessons

Gen. 2:15

Num. 9:2

Deut. 1:30

Deut. 7:17

Deut. 20:1

Josh. 1:5

Josh. 3:10

1 Sam. 7:12

2 Kin. 1:10

1 Chr. 15:26

Ps. 60:12

Eccl. 9:10

Eccl. 10:18

Is. 33:2

Amos 9:2

Hag. 2:3, 4

Matt. 11:29

Matt. 28:18, 19

Mark 3:14

Acts 1:8

1 Cor. 15:10

2 Cor. 6:10

Rev. 9:15

Life Principle 5

God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable. Josh. 3:8

What the Bible Says About

How to Control Our Anger, Is. 64:9

Answers to Life’s Questions

What does it mean to be set free in Christ? John 8:1–36

Why is it so important to forgive others? Eph. 4:31, 32

Life Examples

Gideon: Circumstances Convey Confirmation, Judg. 6:36–40

Mary: Woman of Faith, Luke 1:31–38

Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35

Life Lessons

Gen. 17:23

Gen. 18:14

Gen. 22:5

Ex. 12:5, 6, 11

Ex. 16:4

Lev. 12:7

Lev. 15:31

Num. 2:2

Josh. 3:8

Josh. 6:5

Josh. 8:2

1 Sam. 10:27

1 Sam. 15:9

1 Kin. 17:9

2 Kin. 3:7

2 Kin. 5:12

2 Chr. 20:22

Ps. 7:17

Is. 55:9

Jer. 13:1

Jer. 32:17

Ezek. 8:3

Matt. 9:24

Mark 3:21

Mark 5:19

John 4:10

John 16:33

Acts 9:11

Rom. 8:28

Heb. 11:6

1 Pet. 5:6

Rev. 2:9, 10

Life Principle 6

You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow. Judg. 2:1–4

What the Bible Says About

The Forbidden Practice of the Occult, Deut. 18:9–22

The Deadliness of Anger, 1 Sam. 18:6–15

How God Judges and Rewards Our Work, Rev. 22:12

Answers to Life’s Questions

Why does God tell us to flee from evil? Deut. 19:19, 20

How important is it to set goals? Phil. 3:11–14

Will God really meet all my needs? Phil. 4:19

Life Examples

David: Competent over Time, 1 Sam. 17:48–51

Nebuchadnezzar: A Lesson in Humility, Dan. 4:30–37

Tychicus: Beloved Messenger, Eph. 6:21

Life Lessons

Gen. 3:16, 17

Gen. 19:9

Gen. 19:36

Num. 11:34

Num. 12:14

Josh. 15:19

Judg. 2:2, 3

Judg. 6:10

Judg. 17:6

Ruth 1:16

2 Sam. 16:21

2 Sam. 19:4

2 Sam. 21:1

1 Kin. 2:32

2 Kin. 17:14

1 Chr. 9:1

2 Chr. 21:19

2 Chr. 36:16

Ps. 62:12

Ps. 73:13

Prov. 20:4

Prov. 26:27

Is. 14:24

Hos. 8:7

Joel 1:18

Obad. 15

Hag. 2:19

Matt. 7:12

Luke 6:44

Luke 20:47

1 Cor. 3:13

2 Cor. 9:6

2 Cor. 10:5

Gal. 6:7

1 Tim. 5:24

Life Principle 7

The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us. 1 Sam. 30:1–6

What the Bible Says About

God’s Limitations on Adversity, 2 Chr. 20:29, 30

How God Limits Our Adversity, Job 1:12–2:6

The Process of Spiritual Growth, Jer. 18:1–6

Answers to Life’s Questions

Does God bring us adversity? Gen. 39:20

How can a good God allow suffering in a believer’s life? Joel 1:19

How does God deal with our disobedience? Jon. 2

How does God teach me perseverance? 2 Thess. 1:3–5

How do I handle a difficult trial not of my own doing? 1 Pet. 1:6, 7

Life Examples

Joseph: Waiting and Trusting, Gen. 40

Moses: God’s Pattern for Success, Ex. 3:1–4

Ezekiel: Watching Dead Bones Come Alive, Ezek. 37:1–14

Life Lessons

Gen. 12:10

Gen. 22:1

Gen. 50:20

Deut. 8:2

Deut. 8:16

Judg. 2:22

1 Sam. 9:16

1 Sam. 30:1

2 Chr. 36:23

Esth. 9:22

Job 7:17, 18

Job 23:10

Ps. 13:1

Ps. 30:5

Ps. 55:6

Is. 10:25

Is. 45:15

Is. 48:17

Is. 50:10

Lam. 3:31, 32

Mic. 7:8

John 11:37

Acts 7:9, 10

Rom. 4:21

Rom. 5:3, 4

Rom. 8:28

2 Cor. 1:3, 4

2 Cor. 4:16

2 Cor. 12:7

James 1:2, 3

1 Pet. 1:8

1 Pet. 5:10

Life Principle 8

Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time. 2 Sam. 15:31

What the Bible Says About

Asking God for Specific Things, 1 Kin. 3:5–14

Effectively Tackling a Prayer Burden, Neh. 1

Binding Satan, Matt. 16:19

A Life-Changing Prayer, Col. 1:9–12

Principles for Effective Intercession, James 5:15, 16

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I find courage in the face of stiff challenges? 1 Sam. 17:12–54

What can I do to help change the spiritual and moral climate of my nation? 2 Chr. 7:14

How can I deal with the anger or bitterness of another? Prov. 14:10

How can I deal with discouragement? Jer. 29:11

How can I make my prayer life fresh and new? Jer. 33:1–3

How can I become a godly influence on others? Ezek. 22:30

How can I learn to pray effectively? Dan. 9:1–23

What tools has God provided to help me share my faith? Mark 16:15

How do I handle nagging doubt? Luke 24:38

How do I prepare for spiritual battle? Eph. 6:13–18

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? 1 Thess. 5:17

How can I combat my fears? 2 Tim. 1:7

Life Examples

Jacob: Wrestling with God, Gen. 32:24–32

Hannah: Asking in Faith, 1 Sam. 1

Elisha: Enjoying a Hedge of Angels, 2 Kin. 6:8–23

David: The Joy of Forgiveness, Ps. 32:1–11

Daniel: A Man of Prayer, Dan. 6

Rhoda: Joy in Prayer, Acts 12:12–17

Life Lessons

Gen. 24:12

Gen. 32:9

Num. 14:19

Deut. 4:7

Josh. 10:12

1 Sam. 1:10

2 Sam. 12:4

2 Sam. 15:31

2 Kin. 19:20

1 Chr. 5:20

2 Chr. 14:11

Ezra 8:31

Neh. 4:4

Esth. 4:16

Luke 18:1

Acts 4:31

Acts 12:5

1 Cor. 10:31

Eph. 3:10

2 Tim. 1:3

Heb. 4:16

James 5:17

Life Principle 9

Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees. 2 Kin. 6:17

What the Bible Says About

The Origin, Work, and Destiny of Satan, Ezek. 28:12–19

How Adversity Reveals Our Level of Faith, Mark 4:35–41

Growing in Our Faith, Luke 18:1–8

The Grace in Which We Stand, Rom. 5:1–5

Answers to Life’s Questions

Why doesn’t God answer my prayers sooner? Gen. 45:25–46:4

Can I really trust God to provide what I need? Ex. 16:1–14

How do I keep my focus on God and not on the obstacles in my life? Num. 14:8, 9

Is fleece-throwing a good way to discover the will of God? Judg. 6:36–40

What role does faith play in doing great things for God? 1 Sam. 17:23–37

How can I deal effectively with jealousy? Ps. 37:1–8

How can I praise God when life doesn’t go well? Lam. 3:37–41

How can I overcome anxiety? Matt. 6:25–34

How do I handle nagging doubt? Luke 24:38

Why do I still have the impulse to sin? Gal. 5:16, 17

Will God really meet all my needs? Phil. 4:19

How can I partner with the Holy Spirit in my life? Col. 2:6, 7

How can I be the kind of faithful person God honors? Heb. 6:11, 12

How can God use an imperfect person like me? 1 John 4:7–21

Life Examples

Sarah: Laughing All the Way to the Crib, Gen. 18:9–15

Caleb: A Profile in Boldness, Josh. 14:6–12

Nehemiah: Daring to Believe, Neh. 4:7–21

The Preacher: Rich Doesn’t Mean Expensive, Eccl. 2:1–11

Habakkuk: Trusting God in the Dark, Hab. 3:17–19

The Centurion: A Bold Confession, Mark 15:39

Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35

Thomas: From Doubt to Faith, John 20:24–29

Silas: Singing for Victory, Acts 16:24–34

Life Lessons

Gen. 6:22

Gen. 12:18

Gen. 15:6

Gen. 17:5

Gen. 31:42

Ex. 2:8–10

Ex. 3:19

Ex. 4:2

Ex. 15:22, 23

Ex. 21:33

Lev. 8:35

Lev. 14:35

Num. 11:28

Num. 13:28

Num. 13:30

Num. 14:9

Josh. 8:2

1 Sam. 17:33

1 Sam. 22:3

1 Kin. 5:12

1 Kin. 14:5

2 Kin. 6:17

Esth. 2:23

Job 13:15

Job 21:22

Job 26:7

Ps. 1:5

Ps. 7:17

Ps. 13:1

Ps. 23:6

Ps. 55:6

Is. 12:2

Dan. 2:16

Hab. 3:18

Matt. 14:27

Matt. 16:4

Mark 5:19

Mark 14:10

Mark 16:8

Mark 16:11

Luke 1:30

Luke 1:37

Luke 24:25

John 6:6

John 16:33

John 20:29

Acts 8:4

Acts 11:18

Acts 12:9

Acts 16:25

Rom. 4:20

Rom. 8:28

2 Cor. 5:7

Phil. 1:6

Philem. 14, 15

Heb. 11:13

Life Principle 10

If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will. 2 Chr. 20:12

What the Bible Says About

The Importance of Developing a Discerning Spirit, Deut. 6

Seeking God’s Guidance, Ps. 27:11–14

How the Holy Spirit Guides Us, John 16:13

Answers to Life’s Questions

What good does fasting do us? Neh. 1:1–4

Why do I sometimes fail to hear God when He speaks? Jer. 22:21

How can I rightly comprehend God’s truth? 1 Cor. 2:9, 10

Life Examples

John the Baptist: A Man of Discernment, Mark 1:1–11

Life Lessons

Gen. 15:1

Ex. 13:21

Ex. 27:1

Lev. 24:12

Num. 17:8

1 Sam. 6:9

1 Sam. 23:9, 10

1 Chr. 10:13, 14

2 Chr. 18:16

2 Chr. 20:12

Job 33:14

Job 38:1

Ps. 25:14

Ps. 32:9

Prov. 19:21

Eccl. 8:5

Is. 20:2

Is. 30:21

Is. 45:19

Jer. 29:13

Matt. 1:20

Matt. 2:22

Luke 7:30

1 Cor. 2:12

1 John 3:6

Rev. 10:7

Life Principle 11

God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him. Job 42:7–17

What the Bible Says About

Living Beyond Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1–7

The Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21

Finding Confidence in God, Lam. 3:21–26

Answers to Life’s Questions

Can I really trust God to provide what I need? Ex. 16:1–14

What place should money take in my life? Ex. 20:2–6

How should I respond to failure or setbacks? Josh. 7:6–15

Why do I sometimes fail to hear God when He speaks? Jer. 22:21

What role does obedience play in a mature Christian’s life? Jer. 42:1–6

How can I overcome anxiety? Matt. 6:25–34

How can I learn to feel content? 1 Tim. 6:7, 8

Life Examples

Naomi: Sowing in the Midst of Suffering, Ruth 1:17–22

The Preacher: Rich Doesn’t Mean Expensive, Eccl. 2:1–11

John the Baptist: A Man of Discernment, Mark 1:1–11

Life Lessons

Gen. 22:13

Ex. 4:12

Ex. 14:2

Ex. 16:4

Ex. 33:14

Lev. 25:4

Num. 7:5

Num. 14:24

Deut. 11:14

Deut. 19:5

Josh. 5:12

Judg. 21:25

2 Sam. 15:25

2 Kin. 4:44

1 Chr. 22:13

Job 42:10

Ps. 1:3

Ps. 91:15

Ps. 145:15

Eccl. 4:6

Is. 6:8

Is. 25:4

Jer. 17:7, 8

Ezek. 2:1, 2

Hos. 4:10

Joel 2:11

Hag. 1:13

Matt. 6:32

Luke 1:37

Luke 9:13

John 8:11

Acts 9:11

Acts 18:9, 10

1 Cor. 9:17

1 Cor. 12:11

1 Thess. 5:24

Jude 6, 7

Rev. 2:3

Life Principle 12

Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God. Ps. 4:8

What the Bible Says About

The Cover-Up, Lev. 6:6, 7

The Immense Value of Meditation, 2 Sam. 7:18–29

Confidence in Times of Distress, Ps. 46:1–11

God as Our Comforter, Jer. 8:18

Your Identity in Christ, Heb. 3:1

Answers to Life’s Questions

What should I do when I feel distant from God? Judg. 6:1–10

What does the Bible say to lonely people? 1 Sam 12:22

How can I find renewal and restoration? Ps. 23:2–4

What does God’s love look like? Song 8:6, 7

How can I have God’s peace? Is. 26:3

How can I get to really know God? Hos. 6:6

How can I endure in my faith during hard times? Zeph. 3:17

How can I know if my worship pleases God? John 4:5–26

What does God really think of me? Rom. 3:21–26

Is there a limit to God’s forgiveness? 1 Cor. 6:9–11

Life Examples

The Wise Men: Giving Passionate Praise, Matt. 2:1–12

Jesus: Example or Sacrifice? Matt. 26:39

Nicodemus: Unclean but Unblemished, John 3:1–21

Mary of Bethany: A Life Devoted to God, John 12:1–8

Life Lessons

Lev. 23:27

Lev. 26:12

Deut. 12:18

Josh. 21:44

2 Kin. 6:15

1 Chr. 22:9

Job 25:4

Ps. 4:8

Ps. 46:10

Ps. 51:12

Ps. 57:7

Is. 9:6

Is. 57:21

Jer. 6:14

Matt. 10:34

John 14:27

Acts 9:31

Rom. 5:1

Eph. 2:14

Phil. 4:7

2 Thess. 3:16

Life Principle 13

Listening to God is essential to walking with God. Ps. 81:8

What the Bible Says About

How God Speaks to Us, Ex. 31:18

How Listening Spares Us Pain, Josh. 7:1–13

The Immense Value of Meditation, 2 Sam. 7:18–29

God’s Desire to Communicate with Us, Ps. 139:1–24

Principles for Effective Intercession, James 5:15, 16

Answers to Life’s Questions

What can I do to earn a more spiritually responsible role? Ex. 3:3–9

How does God get our attention? Deut. 4:32–40

How can I know it’s God’s voice I hear and not something else? 1 Sam. 3

How can I develop and maintain an attitude of active listening before the Lord? 1 Kin. 19:11–13

What steps can I take to hear from God? 2 Kin. 7:1

How does my conscience differ from the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Rom. 2:14, 15

How important is it to set goals? Phil. 3:11–14

How can I enrich my time alone with God? James 4:8

Life Examples

Samuel: Learning to Hear God’s Voice, 1 Sam. 3:1–10

King Solomon: We All Need God’s Wisdom, Prov. 3:5, 6

Life Lessons

Ex. 3:2

Ex. 15:26

Num. 1:1

Num. 9:8

Deut. 5:24

Josh. 1:1

Josh 5:14

Judg. 1:1

2 Sam. 2:1

2 Sam. 5:23

2 Kin. 20:17

2 Chr. 33:10

2 Chr. 35:22

Esth. 3:4

Ps. 16:7

Ps. 143:8

Is. 28:29

Jer. 22:21

Jer. 33:3

Ezek. 3:10

Ezek. 3:27

Zeph. 1:7

Matt. 14:23

Mark 4:9

Mark 6:46

Luke 5:16

Luke 6:12

Acts 8:27

Rom. 10:17

1 Cor. 16:7

1 Thess. 4:3

Life Principle 14

God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him. Is. 64:4

What the Bible Says About

The Process of Spiritual Growth, Jer. 18:1–6

God’s Forever Love, 1 Cor. 13:1–13

Answers to Life’s Questions

What can I do to earn a more spiritually responsible role? Ex. 3:3–9

What should I do when I feel the need to act in haste? Neh. 2:1–8

How can I become a godly influence on others? Ezek. 22:30

How does God teach me perseverance? 2 Thess. 1:3–5

Life Examples

Abraham: The Man of Endurance, Gen. 21:1–3

Joseph: Waiting and Trusting, Gen. 40

Simeon: Whole in the Arms of God, Luke 2:25–35

Life Lessons

Gen. 2:20

Gen. 17:17

Gen. 41:1

Ex. 2:23, 24

Ex. 8:23

Ruth 3:18

1 Sam. 22:2

1 Sam. 26:10

2 Sam. 3:1

1 Kin. 9:3

2 Kin. 6:33

Esth. 9:1

Job 30:20

Job 42:8

Ps. 36:5

Ps. 40:1

Ps. 77:10

Ps. 123:2

Ps. 130:5

Eccl. 3:1

Is. 25:9

Is. 30:18

Is. 38:14

Is. 64:4

Jer. 27:22

Jer. 29:11

Ezek. 39:22

Dan. 10:13

Hag. 2:19

Mic. 7:7

Mal. 1:2

Mark 16:8

1 Cor. 7:8

2 Cor. 7:1

Heb. 11:27

James 5:7

2 Pet. 1:4

2 Pet. 3:4

2 Pet. 3:8

Life Principle 15

Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness. Jer. 15:19

What the Bible Says About

The Benefits of Prayer and Fasting, Esth. 4:16

God’s Hatred of Human Pride, Prov. 16:18

How to Handle Feelings of Guilt, Is. 44:9–11

God as Our Comforter, Jer. 8:18

Brokenness, the Way to Blessing, Joel 2:12–20

How God Uses Adversity to Get Our Attention, Acts 9:1–20

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I rid myself of guilt? Lev. 5:5

How should I respond to failure or setbacks? Josh. 7:6–15

What should I do when I feel distant from God? Judg. 6:1–10

What can I do to help change the spiritual and moral climate of my nation? 2 Chr. 7:14

How can I help to restore someone to fellowship with God? Ezek. 36:16–38

How does God deal with our disobedience? Jon. 2

What does it mean to do spiritual battle? Rom. 7:15–25

Life Examples

David: A Case Study in Repentance, 2 Sam. 12:1–14

Uzziah: The Downfall of Pride, 2 Chr. 26:16–23

David: The Joy of Forgiveness, Ps. 32:1–11

Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter, Is. 6:1–8

Gomer: What Did She Want? Hos. 2:14

Martha: Worship as You Work, John 11:19–44

Paul: Strength in Weakness, 2 Cor. 12:7

John Mark: Learning to End Well, Col. 4:10

Life Lessons

Gen. 15:13, 14

Gen. 25:21

Josh. 7:6

Judg. 13:3

1 Sam. 1:10

1 Sam. 1:18

Job 42:17

Ps. 105:19

Ps. 113:7, 8

Ps. 115:1

Is. 40:29

Mark 14:72

Luke 7:47

John 15:2

Acts 20:24

Rom. 9:20

2 Cor. 4:8, 9

2 Cor. 11:23

2 Cor. 12:7

2 Cor. 12:9

Heb. 12:6

James 1:3

James 4:10

Rev. 2:9, 10

Life Principle 16

Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes. Ezek. 25:6, 7

What the Bible Says About

The Deadliness of Anger, 1 Sam. 18:6–15

Living Beyond Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1–7

Answers to Life’s Questions

What place should money take in my life? Ex. 20:2–6

How does God define sin? Jer. 2:12–17

How can I learn to feel content? 1 Tim. 6:7, 8

Life Examples

Pharaoh: A Bad Case of a Hard Heart, Ex. 3:19, 20

Life Lessons

Gen. 16:4

Gen. 19:24

Gen. 19:36

Judg. 8:27

1 Sam. 12:21

2 Sam. 2:10

2 Sam. 16:3

2 Sam. 18:18

1 Kin. 1:5

2 Kin. 8:18

Ps. 49:20

Prov. 10:2

Eccl. 5:15

Jer. 2:11

Jer. 8:9

Obad. 3

Luke 16:15

Luke 20:47

Acts 8:20

Acts 19:15

Rom. 1:24

Rom. 14:12

1 Cor. 3:13

James 4:2

Rev. 6:17

Life Principle 17

We stand tallest and strongest on our knees. Dan. 6:10, 11

What the Bible Says About

How to Pray with Authority, 1 Kin. 18:20–40

Effectively Tackling a Prayer Burden, Neh. 1

A Life-Changing Prayer, Col. 1:9–12

Answers to Life’s Questions

Why doesn’t God answer my prayers sooner? Gen. 45:25–46:4

What is our authority in prayer? 2 Chr. 20:1–30

How does my relationship with the Lord affect what and how I hear from Him? Ps. 79:13

How can I make my prayer life fresh and new? Jer. 33:1–3

How can I learn to pray effectively? Dan. 9:1–23

How do I prepare for spiritual battle? Eph. 6:13–18

What does it mean to pray without ceasing? 1 Thess. 5:17

Life Examples

Stephen: Echoing His Savior, Acts 7:59, 60

Silas: Singing for Victory, Acts 16:24–34

Life Lessons

Gen. 30:2

Ex. 32:13

Num. 14:19

1 Sam. 1:20

2 Chr. 16:12

Neh. 4:4

Job 26:14

Ps. 34:18

Ps. 79:9

Prov. 18:10

Dan. 9:18

Matt. 7:7

Matt. 14:23

Luke 6:12

Acts 12:5

Phil. 4:6

Col. 4:2

1 Tim. 2:8

Heb. 4:16

1 John 5:14

Rev. 8:5

Life Principle 18

As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances. Hos. 3:4, 5

What the Bible Says About

God’s Desire to Communicate with Us, Ps. 139:1–24

The Origin, Work, and Destiny of Satan, Ezek. 28:12–19

Answers to Life’s Questions

Does God bring us adversity? Gen. 39:20

How can I find courage in the face of stiff challenges? 1 Sam. 17:12–54

What role does faith play in doing great things for God? 1 Sam. 17:23–37

How can I find the strength to endure when I face spiritual opposition? Ezra 4

How can I endure in my faith during hard times? Zeph. 3:17

Life Examples

Sarah: Laughing All the Way to the Crib, Gen. 18:9–15

Cyrus: An Instrument of God, Ezra 1:1–4

Job’s Friends: Adamant, but Wrong, Job 42:7–9

Jonah: No Fleeing the God of Everywhere, Jon. 1:1–3

Rhoda: Joy in Prayer, Acts 12:12–17

Life Lessons

Gen. 16:9

Gen. 39:21

Ex. 7:17

Num. 11:23

Num. 20:21

Josh. 24:12

Ruth 1:21

1 Sam. 23:27

2 Chr. 13:18

Ezra 6:12

Ps. 31:15

Ps. 103:19

Prov. 15:3

Is. 45:6, 7

Ezek. 17:24

Jon. 1:12

Matt. 8:26

Matt. 10:28

Luke 21:18

John 19:11

Acts 2:23

Rom. 8:18

Phil. 2:11

2 Tim. 1:7

Heb. 3:6

Rev. 13:5

Life Principle 19

Anything you hold too tightly you will lose. Amos 6:6, 7

What the Bible Says About

Living Beyond Financial Indebtedness, 2 Kin. 4:1–7

Brokenness, the Way to Blessing, Joel 2:12–20

Answers to Life’s Questions

What place should money take in my life? Ex. 20:2–6

How do I deal with the temptation toward pride? 1 Chr. 28:9

How do I deal with burnout? Is. 40:28–31

How does God teach me perseverance? 2 Thess. 1:3–5

Life Examples

David: A Case Study in Repentance, 2 Sam. 12:1–14

Uzziah: The Downfall of Pride, 2 Chr. 26:16–23

Nebuchadnezzar: A Lesson in Humility, Dan. 4:30–37

Gomer: What Did She Want? Hos. 2:14

Life Lessons

Ex. 32:8

Deut. 8:18

Judg. 10:6

1 Sam. 2:29

1 Sam. 4:13

1 Sam. 18:8

Prov. 23:4, 5

Eccl. 2:11

Jer. 2:11

Jer. 17:5

Jer. 25:6

Amos 6:6, 7

Matt. 6:21

Matt. 19:23

John 5:6

Rom. 1:24

Rom. 14:12

1 Tim. 6:9

Rev. 3:16

Rev. 9:6

Life Principle 20

Disappointments are inevitable; discouragement is a choice. Hab. 3:17–19

What the Bible Says About

Your Identity in Christ, Heb. 3:1

Answers to Life’s Questions

How can I deal with discouragement? Jer. 29:11

How can I praise God when life doesn’t go well? Lam. 3:37–41

Why does God allow us to face tests and trials? Dan. 6

Life Examples

Joshua: The Need for Courage, Josh. 3

Job: Choosing to Trust, Job 19:25, 26

Ezekiel: Watching Dead Bones Come Alive, Ezek. 37:1–14

Life Lessons

Gen. 41:46

Ex. 6:9

1 Kin. 8:18

1 Kin. 19:4

Ezra 3:3

Neh. 6:15, 16

Ps. 18:18

Eccl. 12:1

Hab. 1:3

Hag. 2:3

Luke 24:11

John 16:33

Acts 14:22

Acts 23:11

Rom. 8:1

1 Cor. 16:9

2 Cor. 2:14

Eph. 3:20

Life Principle 21

Obedience always brings blessing. Luke 11:28

What the Bible Says About

The Forbidden Practice of the Occult, Deut. 18:9–22

The Adventure of Obedience, Is. 30:21

Grieving the Holy Spirit, Eph. 4:30

How God Judges and Rewards Our Work, Rev. 22:12

Answers to Life’s Questions