Category This group of slides has been designed to assist students endeavoring to memorize the scripture passages chosen by The National Bible Bee. These 25 passages, the first group of 25 from Category 1, are presented in the NASB version. Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible ®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. ( Slide Sequence and Design - May 2009 Steve Mugglin

Genesis 1:1–2

In the beginning God created

Genesis 1:1–2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was

Genesis 1:1–2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness

Genesis 1:1–2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of

Genesis 1:1–2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was

Genesis 1:1–2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters.

Joshua 1:9

Have I not commanded you? Be

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your

Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Nehemiah 9:6

You alone are the Lord. You have made

Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all

Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is

Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in

Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them and the heavenly

Nehemiah 9:6 You alone are the Lord. You have made the heavens, the heaven of heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them and the heavenly host bows down before You.

Psalm 1:5–6

Therefore the wicked will not

Psalm 1:5–6 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in

Psalm 1:5–6 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord knows

Psalm 1:5–6 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but

Psalm 1:5–6 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalm 23:6

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will

Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my

Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 34:4–5

I sought the Lord, and He

Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from

Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to

Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces shall

Psalm 34:4–5 I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.

Psalm 34:8–9

O taste and see that the Lord is

Psalm 34:8–9 O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes

Psalm 34:8–9 O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the

Psalm 34:8–9 O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the Lord, you His saints; for

Psalm 34:8–9 O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! O fear the Lord, you His saints; for to those who fear Him there is no want.

Psalm 34:18–19

The Lord is near to

Psalm 34:18–19 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are

Psalm 34:18–19 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the

Psalm 34:18–19 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but

Psalm 34:18–19 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

Psalm 56:3–4

When I am afraid, I will put my

Psalm 56:3–4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose

Psalm 56:3–4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put

Psalm 56:3–4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be

Psalm 56:3–4 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?

Psalm 90:1–2

Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all

Psalm 90:1–2 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born or

Psalm 90:1–2 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even

Psalm 90:1–2 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born or You gave birth to the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

Psalm 100:3

Know that the Lord Himself is

Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made

Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are

Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Psalm 119:10–11

With all my heart I have sought You; do not let

Psalm 119:10–11 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from

Psalm 119:10–11 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have

Psalm 119:10–11 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, that

Psalm 119:10–11 With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me wander from Your commandments. Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.

Psalm 119:103–105

How sweet are Your words to my

Psalm 119:103–105 How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to

Psalm 119:103–105 How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get

Psalm 119:103–105 How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every

Psalm 119:103–105 How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a

Psalm 119:103–105 How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 126:5–6

Those who sow in tears shall reap with

Psalm 126:5–6 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and

Psalm 126:5–6 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of

Psalm 126:5–6 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with

Psalm 126:5–6 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Proverbs 15:1–2

A gentle answer turns away

Proverbs 15:1–2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs

Proverbs 15:1–2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes

Proverbs 15:1–2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but the mouth of

Proverbs 15:1–2 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, but the mouth of fools spouts folly.

Isaiah 26:3–4

The steadfast of mind You will keep in

Isaiah 26:3–4 The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts

Isaiah 26:3–4 The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for

Isaiah 26:3–4 The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.

Matthew 9:37–38

Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is

Matthew 9:37–38 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech

Matthew 9:37–38 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out

Matthew 9:37–38 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

Matthew 11:28–30

Come to Me, all who are weary and

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is

Matthew 11:28–30 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

John 1:1–2

In the beginning was the Word, and

John 1:1–2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and

John 1:1–2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in

John 1:1–2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

John 1:14

And the Word became

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from

John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:19

This is the judgment, that

John 3:19 This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved

John 3:19 This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for

John 3:19 This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.

John 3:35–36

The Father loves the Son and has

John 3:35–36 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in

John 3:35–36 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who

John 3:35–36 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see

John 3:35–36 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.