Find a chapter for where you are
A short list of well-known chapters mapped to the seasons of life. Pick the one closest to where you are, and let it meet you there.
When you're afraid
Refuge, courage, the nearness of God.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
comfort, provision, and presence in the dark valley
Psalms 27The Lord Is My Light
courage and confidence when fear closes in
Psalms 46A Very Present Help
God as refuge and strength in trouble
Psalms 91He That Dwelleth
God's protection, refuge, and promises of deliverance
Psalms 121I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
the Lord as your keeper, day and night
Isaiah 41Fear Thou Not
God's promise to uphold you with His right hand
When you're grieving
Lament, comfort, mercies new every morning.
My God, Why?
a cry of forsakenness that points to the cross
Psalms 42As the Deer
longing for God when your soul is downcast
Lamentations 3New Every Morning
great is His faithfulness in the midst of grief
John 11The Resurrection and the Life
Lazarus, Bethany, and Jesus wept
Revelation 21A New Heaven and a New Earth
no more tears, no more death — all things made new
When you're doubting
Honest questions met with God's answer.
When you're carrying guilt
Repentance, cleansing, no condemnation.
Create in Me a Clean Heart
David's prayer of repentance and restoration
Psalms 103Bless the Lord, O My Soul
forgiveness, healing, and steadfast love
Isaiah 53Man of Sorrows
the suffering Servant who bore our griefs
Romans 8No Condemnation
life in the Spirit and nothing can separate us
1 John 4God Is Love
perfect love casts out fear
When you're worn out
Rest for the soul, strength renewed.
The Lord Is My Shepherd
comfort, provision, and presence in the dark valley
Isaiah 40They That Wait
renewed strength, mounting up with wings as eagles
1 Kings 19A Still Small Voice
Elijah at Horeb, exhausted and met by God
Matthew 6The Lord's Prayer
how to pray, give, and seek first the kingdom
Philippians 4I Can Do All Things
rejoice, the peace of God, and contentment
When you want to give thanks
Gratitude, worship, the great hallelujah.
Make a Joyful Noise
thanksgiving and entering His gates with praise
Psalms 103Bless the Lord, O My Soul
forgiveness, healing, and steadfast love
Psalms 145I Will Extol Thee
the greatness and kindness of God
Psalms 150Let Everything Praise
the great hallelujah that closes the psalter
Philippians 4I Can Do All Things
rejoice, the peace of God, and contentment
On love
What love is, where it comes from.
On purpose & calling
Plans, callings, sending.
Plans to Prosper You
God's promises for a future and a hope
Isaiah 6Here Am I, Send Me
Isaiah's vision of the Lord and his call
Matthew 28The Great Commission
He is risen — go and make disciples
Romans 12A Living Sacrifice
be transformed by the renewing of your mind
Ephesians 2Saved by Grace
by grace through faith — not of works
Famous chapters
Start with the chapters people know.
In the Beginning
the seven days of creation
Psalms 23The Lord Is My Shepherd
comfort, provision, and presence in the dark valley
Psalms 91He That Dwelleth
God's protection, refuge, and promises of deliverance
Psalms 139Search Me, O God
being fully known and fearfully made
Proverbs 3Trust in the Lord
leaning not on your own understanding
Isaiah 53Man of Sorrows
the suffering Servant who bore our griefs
Matthew 5The Beatitudes
the Sermon on the Mount begins
John 3Born Again
Nicodemus, the new birth, and 'God so loved the world'
Romans 8No Condemnation
life in the Spirit and nothing can separate us
1 Corinthians 13The Love Chapter
charity suffereth long, and is kind
Hebrews 11The Hall of Faith
by faith — Abel, Enoch, Abraham, Moses, and a great cloud