Memory Verses

Question 1

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Jesus answered, …”

Answer 1

… ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’” Matthew 4:4”

Question 2

Quote Matthew 24:12–13.

Answer 2

“‘Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.’” (24:12–13)

Question 3

Finish this verse and give the reference: “She…

Answer 3

“‘… will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’” Matthew 1:21

Question 4

Finish this verse and give the reference: “In …”

Answer 4

“… him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Ephesians 1:7

Question 5

Quote Matthew 11:28–29a.

Answer 5

“‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.’” (Matthew 11:28–29a)

Question 6

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Cast …”

Answer 6

“… your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22

Question 7

Quote Ephesians 1:7.

Answer 7

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7)

Question 8

Quote Matthew 5:7–10.

Answer 8

“‘Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’” (Matthew 5:7–10)

Question 9

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Going …”

Answer 9

“… a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’” Matthew 26:39

Question 10

Quote Matthew 5:3–6.

Answer 10

‘“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.’” (Matthew 5:3–6)

Question 11

Quote Psalm 55:22.

Answer 11

“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psalm 55:22)

Question 12

Finish this verse and give the reference: “‘But …’”

Answer 12

"’… seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’” Matthew 6:33

Question 13

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Come …”

Answer 13

"’… to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me.’” Matthew 11:28–29a

Question 14

Quote Matthew 22:37–39.

Answer 14

“Jesus replied: ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”’” (Matthew 22:37–39)

Question 15

Quote Matthew 28:19–20.

Answer 15

“‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’” (Matthew 28:19–20)

Question 16

Quote Matthew 9:37–38.

Answer 16

“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” (Matthew 9:37–38)

Question 17

^ Finish this verse and give the reference: “Your …” ^

Answer 17

… ways, God, are holy. What God is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” (Psalm 77:13–14)

Question 18

Finish these verses and give the reference: “Jesus replied: …”

Answer 18

“… ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”’” Matthew 22:37–39

Question 19

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Therefore …’”

Answer 19

"’… go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’” Matthew 28:19–20

Question 20

Quote Matthew 19:14.

Answer 20

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew 19:14)

Question 21

Quote Matthew 4:4.

Answer 21

Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’” (Matthew 4:4)

Question 22

Quote Matthew 16:24.

Answer 22

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” (Matthew 16:24)

Question 23

Quote Matthew 1:21.

Answer 23

“‘She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.’” (Matthew 1:21)

Question 24

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Blessed are the poor …’”

Answer 24

… “‘in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.’” Matthew 5:3–6

Question 25

Finish this verse and give the reference: “For …”

Answer 25

“… God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Question 26

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Jesus said, …”

Answer 26

“… ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:14

Question 27

Quote John 3:16.

Answer 27

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Question 28

Quote Matthew 6:33.

Answer 28

“‘But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.’” (Matthew 6:33)

Question 29

Quote Psalm 77:13–14.

Answer 29

“Your ways, God are holy. What god is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.” (Psalm 77:13–14)

Question 30

Finish this verse and give the reference: “‘What …’”

Answer 30

"’… shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?’” Matthew 27:22a

Question 31

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Because …’”

Answer 31

"’… of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.’” Matthew 24:12–13

Question 32

Quote Matthew 26:39.

Answer 32

“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39)

Question 33

Quote Matthew 27:22a.

Answer 33

“‘What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?’” (Matthew 27:22a)

Question 34

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Blessed are you …’”

Answer 34

"’… when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’” Matthew 5:11–12

Question 35

Finish these verses and give the reference: “‘Blessed are the merciful, …’”

Answer 35

"’… for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 5:7–10

Question 36

Quote Matthew 5:11–12.

Answer 36

“‘Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’” (Matthew 5:11–12)

Question 37

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Simon …”

Answer 37

“… Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” Matthew 16:16

Question 38

Finish these verses and give the reference: “Then he …”

Answer 38

“… said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” Matthew 9:37–38

Question 39

Finish this verse and give the reference: “Then Jesus …”

Answer 39

“… said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” Matthew 16:24

Question 40

Quote Matthew 16:16.

Answer 40

“Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” (Matthew 16:16)