43 Verses About Instruction from 16 Books

1 Kings 2:3

and keep the instruction of the LORD your God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, his commandments, his ordinances, and his testimonies, according to that which is written in the law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do, and wherever you turn yourself.

1 Thessalonians 4:2

For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:18

This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

2 Chronicles 13:11

and they burn to the LORD every morning and every evening burnt offerings and sweet incense: the show bread also [set they] in order on the pure table; and the lampstand of gold with its lamps, to burn every evening: for we keep the instruction of the LORD our God; but you have forsaken him.

2 Chronicles 23:6

But let no one come into the house of the LORD, except the priests, and those who minister of the Levites. They shall come in, for they are holy, but all the people shall follow the LORD's instructions.

2 Timothy 3:16

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

Deuteronomy 11:1

Therefore you shall love the LORD your God, and keep his instructions, and his statutes, and his ordinances, and his commandments, always.



Ephesians 6:4

You fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Ezekiel 5:15

So it shall be a reproach and a taunt, an instruction and an astonishment, to the nations that are around you, when I shall execute judgments on you in anger and in wrath, and in wrathful rebukes; (I, the LORD, have spoken it;)

Ezekiel 44:16

they shall enter into my sanctuary, and they shall come near to my table, to minister to me, and they shall keep my instruction.

Ezekiel 48:11

[It shall be] for the priests who are sanctified of the sons of Zadok, who have kept my instruction, who didn't go astray when the children of Israel went astray, as the Levites went astray.

Hebrews 11:22

By faith, Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave instructions concerning his bones.

Isaiah 29:24

They also who err in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will receive instruction."

Jeremiah 7:28

You shall tell them, This is the nation that has not listened to the voice of the LORD their God, nor received instruction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.



Jeremiah 10:8

But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.

Jeremiah 17:23

But they didn't listen, neither turn their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, and might not receive instruction.

Jeremiah 32:33

They have turned to me the back, and not the face: and though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not listened to receive instruction.

Jeremiah 35:13

Thus says the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel: Go, and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words? says the LORD.

Job 22:22

Please receive instruction from his mouth, and lay up his words in your heart.

Job 33:16

Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,

Job 36:10

He also opens their ears to instruction, and commands that they return from iniquity.



Malachi 3:14

You have said, 'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have followed his instructions, and that we have walked mournfully before the LORD of Armies?

Proverbs 1:2

to know wisdom and instruction; to discern the words of understanding;

Proverbs 1:3

to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 1:8

My son, listen to your father's instruction, and don't forsake your mother's teaching:

Proverbs 4:1

Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

Proverbs 4:13

Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.



Proverbs 5:12

and say, "How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;

Proverbs 5:23

He will die for lack of instruction. In the greatness of his folly, he will go astray.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Proverbs 8:10

Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:33

Hear instruction, and be wise. Don't refuse it.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded.



Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

Proverbs 19:20

Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

Proverbs 19:27

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:12

Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 24:32

Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction:

Proverbs 31:26

She opens her mouth with wisdom. Faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Psalms 50:17

since you hate instruction, and throw my words behind you?

Zechariah 3:7

"Thus says the LORD of Armies: 'If you will walk in my ways, and if you will follow my instructions, then you also shall judge my house, and shall also keep my courts, and I will give you a place of access among these who stand by.





Christian Literature

Most of the teaching of Jesus are recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Complete Sayings of Jesus presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and/or events. It is a must read aid for serious Bible study.


He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. Let it be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life and example of Jesus.


The Apocrypha books are 14 books that were included between the old and new testaments in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. Church leaders agreed that these books were valuable for instruction in life and manners, but did not all agree that they should be considered cannon.


The Childrens Bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read and understand but they are not just for childern. It is a pleasure to read and enjoy these important stories.

God is Love

Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Love the stranger.


In Mark 12:30 Jesus said; 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 Mark 12:31 [is] like, [namely] this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.


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Lost Books

The Gospel of The Birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection.


The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament.


The First Book of Adam and Eve. Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin.


The Second Book of Adam and Eve. Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch.


The Infancy of Jesus Christ (Infancy Gospel of Thomas) relates the life of Jesus from the ages of five to twelve. It is believed that the document was transcribed from oral traditions some time prior to the second century. The ancient writing is possibly Gnostic and many early church leaders considered it heretical.

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