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Bible Memory Verse about LOVE for Kids

February is the month for celebrating love. It’s a perfect time to memorize Bible verses, because God is love. Making your Valentine’s Day more meaningful by hiding the Word of God in your little one’s heart with these 44 bible verses on love to memorize.

Love of God Bible Verses

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1 John 4:20

The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. Jeremiah 31:3

If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 1 John 5:3

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these [is] charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:8

We love him, because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19

Love of Others Bible Verses

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34-35

And above all these things [put on] charity, which is the bond of perfectness. Colossians 3:14

Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

Charity never faileth: but whether [there be] prophecies, they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues, they shall cease; whether [there be] knowledge, it shall vanish away. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Let all your things be done with charity. 1 Corinthians 16:14

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1 John 4:8 

And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the first commandment.

And the second [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Mark 12:29-31

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become [as] sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these [is] charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Ephesians 5:25

Friendship Bible Verses

Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off. Proverbs 27:10

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. Romans 1:11-12

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 

A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Proverbs 17:9

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 4:7 

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. Ecclesiastes 4:10

A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Proverbs 16:28 

To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend; but he forsaketh the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14 

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 1 John 4:21

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. Proverbs 27:17

Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Matthew 19:19

God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Psalm 68:6 

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. Ecclesiastes 4:9

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. James 4:4 

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33 

Teaching Scripture Application to Young Children

How do you make scripture real for kids?  I mean change your life, change your behavior, Jesus is my Savior kind of real?  How do you get your kids to apply the scripture they’ve memorized to their life?

What does it take to see the fruit of scripture memory?

The truth is there is absolutely nothing we can do as parents to make kids apply scripture to their actions, good fruit in anyone’s life is an act of the Holy Spirit, and only the Holy Spirit.

For our part all we can do is instruct our children in love and let them see the love in action in our own lives.  Deuteronomy 6:4-7 states:

“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. “

The most important thing we can impress upon our children is our love for God, and we show our love for God by loving others.

Kids will never live out the scripture they learn in their lives if they don’t see us living it out in our lives.  That means showing grace, being kind, and growing in Christ.

This also means being honest with our kids when we introduce a new scripture.  If the scripture is about faith share a time with your kids where you needed help with your faith, if it’s about forgiveness share a memory with your kids about when you had a hard time forgiving.

If you want kids to apply scripture to their life show them how you apply it to yours.  Don’t be afraid to admit to the times in your life when you messed up.  Remind them you need God’s grace too.

I wish there was a formula or 5 easy steps, but when it comes to teaching your kids about the Lord, formulas and 5 easy steps don’t work.  We do well when we teach our children scripture.  We do better when they see us live that scripture out in our own lives.

The fruit will come, but it will be the work of God in their life not our own.

Bible Memory 4 Kids: 6 Quick Tips

 

Don’t let anyone convince you kids can’t understand the Bible.  If kids couldn’t understand scripture then we wouldn’t be commanded in scripture to teach it to them. (Deut. 6:4-9)

When it comes to helping kids understand the words they are memorizing here are some things to keep in mind.

1) Try to choose scriptures that can be boiled down into one word.

If you can look at a scripture and say “This verse is about _________”  (faith, love, peace etc.), then chances are it can be understood and explained easily to your kids.

2) Choose verses that you understand and can explain.

This might go without saying, but if you don’t understand the scripture passage you won’t be able to explain it fully to your kids.  If you need to study up on a passage before choosing it for your crew to memorize, by all means study up on the passage first.

3) Choose a more understandable translation

I understand that not everyone might be a fan of this one, but if you’re not personally averse to using a different translation of scripture it might make all the difference for your kids.

4) Shorten the verses.

Choose an easy to understand portion of the verse to memorize.  If your kids are super young sometimes shortening a verse to something more manageable helps them exercise their memory muscle and get into the memory habit without it getting too overwhelming.

5) Don’t be intimidated.

Depending on the age of your kids there are some memory verses they just won’t get.  It’s okay you can still memorize them anyway. Really.  Explaining to them what scripture means is a process and one that will hopefully continue through their whole childhood.  Encourage them to hide God’s Word in their heart and celebrate their victories.

6) Pray for your children’s understanding.

There is no formula to teach your children scripture that will replace the Holy Spirit guiding their understanding.  Ultimately your children understanding scripture is a work of God.  Leave it in his hands.

Why Memorize Scripture?

 

Why Scripture Memorization? 5 Pros of Bible Memory

Why scripture memorization? Is it important? Will it make us a ‘better Christian? Why should I do this?

If you have children, you will most likely hear these questions at some point when you are teaching them the Bible and having them memorize scripture.

After all, memorizing something takes time and work. Time and work can keep someone from entertainment and ‘fun’. And that is why we need to know the importance of scripture memorization, why we need to be living it in front of them: making it part of ever day living so it isn’t ‘work’ or a ‘chore’ but something that is so integrated into our lives that it is second nature( before the first nature of mankind can attempt to take away the true beauty of scripture memorization.)

Today, we’re going to equip you with 5 Pro’s of Bible Memory – not just our words, but God’s words that you may be able to “write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” (Deut 6:9 ESV)

5 Pros

1)  Know God and Jesus

  • Knowing God begins with the Word
    • John 1:1 (KJV): “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
  • Jesus showed us the way to knowing the Father was by spending time with Him in his house
    • Luke 2:49 (ESV): “And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

2)  Transform Your Life

  • Renewing of the mind
    • Romans 12:2 (KJV): “Do not be conformed to this world,[but be transformed bythe renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
  • Correction and Instruction
    • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV): “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 perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works”

3)  Grow in Wisdom

  • Principle importance:
    • Proverbs 4:5-7 (KJV) Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
  • Is good for all to live and witness
    • James 3:17 (KJV) But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

4)  Equip and Encourage Believers

  • Equip Believers:
    • 2 Timothy 3:14-15 (ESV): “But as for you,continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
    • Ephesians 4:11-16 (KJV): “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
  • Encourage Believers
    • 1 Thess 4:18 (KJV): “Wherefore comfort one another with these words”
    • 1 Peter 4:11 (KJV): “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”

5) Share hope with unbelievers

  • Share Hope
    • 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV): But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear”
    • 1 John 4:16 (KJV): And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

 

 

 

At BM4K our system is simple.  As a homeschooling mother of four children, I know the importance of time management and our product will not have you out searching for suggested extras for hours on end. In fact, everything you need to utilize this curriculum is available in an instant download the minute you checkout of our eStore.

The weekly setup is straightforward and set up very clearly with the first two planing pages. You can view the product overview for a quick glance at what to expect, or view the monthly detail for a more specific outline of each weekly verse.

Each verse is taught over a four day schedule, however you can adapt this to suit your needs.  Our products work for homeschooling families as well as Sunday School settings.

Teaching Scripture to Preschoolers

 

Teaching Bible verses to preschoolers can be fun and it should be.  These sweet little children are bundles of opportunity and energy. Don’t let their size make you think they are unable to memorize or learn God’s word. Remember, they were created by the same amazing God who created you, and all things in our world.

It’s easy to think that preschoolers can’t learn Gods’ word. After all, they are small, and many cannot speak full sentences until they are almost ready to begin ‘school.’ However, once you begin reading the Bible to them and helping them learn scripture, you will begin to witness the mighty glory of God’s majesty and creation.

So, how do you do it?

 

Select a Bible

Many people have a favorite version of the Bible. There are many reasons why you or your church may select the one you do and we are not going to recommend going against your church. WE do recommend finding one version and sticking to it. WE even recommend finding a children’s Bible with pictures to help with visuals. Some of these Bibles have re-written the Bible to make it easier to understand and that is fine. BUT always have a Bible that has every verse with a good translation to use for your Bible Memorization and to learn the truth about God’s word.

Memorizing with Words and Visual

  • First, read the Bible to your preschoolers. Read in the morning, at lunch and in the evening. Make it part of your everyday life.
  • Second, read the same scripture daily for a week. Not only will you begin memorizing, but you’ll be surprised at how quickly your preschoolers will learn it.
  • Third, write it on a board, or a piece of paper. Throughout the day, pick up the paper and read it. Point to the words and see if your preschoolers can say the words before you do.
  • Fourth, if you have a board and can write it out, begin erasing some of the words and placing a line where the words were. This will help them visualize the words and the structure of the verse.
  • Last, begin the verse and say every other word. When you are at each point where you are not going to say the word, point to your preschooler….and let them take over.

Memorizing with Song

Another great way to teach preschoolers scripture is with a song. There are many different artists who have created songs, but you don’t have to go that route. YOU and your preschoolers can come up with your own tunes. Add this to the section above or use it alone. Either way, learning by singing songs is one of the absolute best ways to memorize scripture.

If you aren’t musically inclined to create your own tune, find one that you know and change the words to your scripture. Start slow and easy. Don’t rush it and definitely don’t force it.

Have fun

No matter what you do: reading, writing, or singing: make it fun. Be silly, don’t worry about being an adult. Let the preschoolers know that you are going to learn and grow with them. It will be a great experience

Don’t forget to use our Top 10 Verses for Preschoolers to help you on this journey and always let us know how we can help you on this journey.

 

Top 10 Bible Verses for Preschoolers

There is no better time to begin teaching God’s word than when children are young. Too often, we think of our young children as being incapable of learning and growing in God’s truth and wisdom, but nothing could be farther from the truth.  Jesus showed us this when he said  “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14 ESV)

To help you grow your preschooler’s knowledge of Bible verses, we have created a top 10 List of Bible verses for Preschoolers:

  • Genesis 1:1 (KJV): In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
  • Romans 3:23 (KJV): For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God
  • Psalm 46:10a (KJV): Be still, and know that I am God
  • Proverbs 3:5 (KJV): Trust in the Lord with all thine heart
  • Proverbs 30:5a (KJV): Every word of God is pure
  • Colossians 3:20a (KJV): Children, obey your parents in all things
  • Ephesians 4:32a (KJV): be ye kind one to another
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31b (ESV): whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
  • Isaiah 26:4 (ESV): Trust in theLord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock
  • Romans 10:13 (KJV): For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Does God Call us to Bible Memory?

Are we called to memorize God’s word? Without a doubt, God shares his desire for us to know His Word and teach it to others. He doesn’t want us to do this through word only, but also through the way we live our lives.

But, don’t take our word for it, let God’s word guide you…

  • Deuteronomy 6:6-9 (KJV): “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.”
  • Deuteronomy 11:18-19 (KJV): “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”
  • Joshua 1:8 (KJV): “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
  • Collosians 3:16 (KJV): “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
  • 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV): “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear”
  • Psalm 119:105 (KJV): “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
  • Ephesians 6: 11-17 (KJV): “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, taking the shield of faith, where with ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”