Teachers are so important in the lives of many, especially children. Jesus is constantly called “teacher” or “rabbi” in the Gospels. He taught that there are two simple commands: love the Lord God and love our neighbor. Teachers, even those who don’t reach religious subjects, play an important role in the care and development of young people, and can model the act of love for their students. Spend time with these teacher-focused Bible verses and reflect on the amazing work that teachers do in educating young people (and people of all ages!).
Let Hallow help you pray when you’re seeking Bible Verses for teachers.
No matter what you’re facing or what you’re feeling, God is not far from you. We draw especially close to God when we spend time reflecting on Scripture.
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”
Mark 11: 25
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4: 12
“The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27: 1
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41: 10
“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again.”
Hebrews 5: 12
If spending some time with these bible verses for teachers sparked a desire inside of you to dive more deeply into God’s Word, consider exploring Hallow’s guide to Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina is a meditative way of reading the Bible where we open our hearts and minds to try to understand how God is speaking to us personally through the Scripture we read.
It’s not Bible study or simply analyzing text. Rather, Lectio Divina recognizes that Scripture can become God’s living Word for each of us.
Psalms for Teachers
You can also consider exploring the Psalms, some of the most popular and inspirational chapters of the entire Bible.
Hallow has a full guide on how to pray with Psalms.
Psalms for Teachers and all Psalms are available inside of the Hallow app, narrated by Bishop Robert Barron.
Thanks for spending a few minutes in prayer and reflection with Hallow.