In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of National Bible Week, Rep. Doug Lamborn of Colorado (@RepDLamborn) led an hour-long gathering on the floor of the US House of Representatives Nov. 15 recounting the Bible’s significance in the history of America and the recitations of Bible verses from members of Congress honoring the role the Bible has played in their lives.
In his opening remarks, Rep. Lamborn said, “I don’t know where in their spiritual journey people may be who are listening tonight, but I do know this: it is better to read the Bible for oneself and not just to take someone else’s word for what is in it. For me, it made all of the difference in the world.”
The speeches were captured in print in the Congressional Record for Nov. 15 (begin on page H6210) and broadcast live on C-SPAN and HouseLive.gov.
Scripture Recited by Members of Congress on the Floor of the US House of Representatives Nov. 15, 2016 — Rep. Doug Lamborn, Colorado —
John 14:6 — Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”Psalm 119:105 — Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
2 Chronicles 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Reference to the book of Daniel
— Rep. Randy Forbes, Virginia —
James 1:5 — If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.— Rep. Tim Walberg, Michigan —
John 3:16 — 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.Proverbs 14:34 — Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Psalm 1 — Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
2 Timothy 2:15 — Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
Isaiah 40:8 — The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.
— Rep. Virginia Foxx, North Carolina —
Psalm 119:105 — Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.— Rep. Jody Hice, Georgia —
Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.— Rep. Robert Pittenger, North Carolina —
Psalm 119:105 — Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.John 1:1 — In the beginning, it was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.
— Rep. Bill Johnson, Ohio —
1 Chronicles 4:10 — God that you would bless me, indeed, that you would expand my territory, that your hand would be upon me, and that you would keep me from evil that I might not cause pain.Daniel 6 — Daniel in the lions’ den
John 8:31-32 — Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
— Rep. Doug LaMalfa, California —
Romans 3:23 — For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.Reference to the book of Revelation
Proverbs 4:18-27 — The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the work of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart for they are like life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the left or the right; keep your feet from evil,’’ which indeed in this business keeping on that right path, do not be drawn into temptation, do not go to the left or the right where evil might be.
Reference to the book of Genesis
— Rep. Louie Gohmert, Texas —
John 3:16 — 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.Matthew 22:36-40 — 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.
Psalm 22:1 — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Loading ...