Foundational Scripture

“And all your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace.” Isaiah 54:13

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”  Proverbs 22:6

“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”   2 Timothy 3:16

“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the scriptures and the encouragement they provide we may have hope.”  Romans 15:4

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of scripture, to preaching and teaching.”  1 Timothy 4:13

“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.”  2 Timothy 3:14-15

“Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.”  NIV Proverbs 4:13

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”  Colossians 1:28

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”  Proverbs 9:10

“Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live.  Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.  Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.  The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”  Proverbs 4:5-7

“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.”  Proverbs 3:13

“Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.”  Proverbs 9:9

“Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I trust your commands.”  Psalm 119:66

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”  Proverbs 18:15

“Keep this Book of Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.”  Joshua 1:8

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of the knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”  Proverbs 1:7

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”  James 3:17

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.  Avoid Godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become for and more ungodly.  Their teaching will spread like gangrene.”  2 Timothy 2:15