The month of January, often seen as a time of new beginnings, invites reflection and renewal. In Scripture, we find themes of creation, newness, and fresh starts throughout various passages. Although January is not directly mentioned in the Bible, the essence of starting anew resonates deeply within these texts. Below are Bible verses to meditate upon as we embark upon the start of a new year. Let these scriptures guide you as you seek inspiration and divine direction during this season of renewal.
Bible Verses about January
1. Genesis 1:1 – In the Beginning
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
Cross-References
John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Psalm 102:25 – “In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.”
Hebrews 1:10 – “He also says, ‘In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.'”
2. Isaiah 43:18-19 – New Beginnings
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:18-19
Cross-References
Ephesians 4:22-24 – “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds.”
3. Lamentations 3:22-23 – Mercy and Renewal
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
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Psalm 36:5 – “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.”
Psalm 103:17-18 – “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children.”
4. Revelation 21:5 – Making All Things New
“He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’” – Revelation 21:5
Cross-References
Isaiah 65:17 – “See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.”
2 Peter 3:13 – “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”
Romans 8:21 – “That the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.”
5. Psalm 98:1 – Sing a New Song
“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” – Psalm 98:1
Cross-References
Psalm 33:3 – “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”
Revelation 14:3 – “And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders.”
6. Ezekiel 11:19 – A New Heart
“I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh.” – Ezekiel 11:19
Cross-References
Jeremiah 31:33 – “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.”
Hebrews 8:10 – “This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts.”
Romans 2:29 – “No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code.”
7. 2 Corinthians 4:16 – Renewed Day by Day
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” – 2 Corinthians 4:16
Cross-References
Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.”
Romans 7:22 – “For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.”
8. Psalm 40:3 – A New Song of Praise
“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.” – Psalm 40:3
Cross-References
Psalm 144:9 – “I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you.”
Psalm 149:1 – “Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.”
Isaiah 42:10 – “Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth.”
9. Romans 6:4 – Newness of Life
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” – Romans 6:4
Cross-References
Colossians 2:12 – “Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.”
10. Isaiah 62:2 – A New Name
“The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will bestow.” – Isaiah 62:2
Cross-References
Revelation 2:17 – “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna.”
11. Jeremiah 31:22 – A New Thing
“How long will you wander, unfaithful Daughter Israel? The Lord will create a new thing on earth—the woman will return to the man.” – Jeremiah 31:22
Cross-References
Ecclesiastes 1:9 – “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”
Hebrews 8:13 – “By calling this covenant ‘new,’ he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.”
12. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Cross-References
Philippians 4:6 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord.”
Psalm 37:4 – “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
13. 2 Corinthians 5:17 – The New Creation
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
Cross-References
Galatians 6:15 – “Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.”
Ephesians 4:24 – “And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”
14. Habakkuk 1:5 – Be Amazed
“Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” – Habakkuk 1:5
Cross-References
Isaiah 29:14 – “Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder.”
Acts 13:41 – “‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.'”
Acts 2:43 – “Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.”
15. John 13:34 – A New Command
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” – John 13:34
Cross-References
1 John 3:23 – “And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us.”
1 Peter 1:22 – “Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart.”
John 15:12 – “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”
16. Matthew 6:33 – Seek First the Kingdom
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
Cross-References
Luke 12:31 – “But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.”
Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Colossians 3:1-2 – “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”
17. 1 Peter 1:3 – Living Hope
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” – 1 Peter 1:3
Cross-References
Titus 3:5 – “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because.”
18. Psalm 65:11 – Crowned with Bounty
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” – Psalm 65:11
Cross-References
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.”
Psalm 36:8 – “They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.”
Psalm 104:13 – “He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied.”
19. Isaiah 43:19 – A New Thing
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” – Isaiah 43:19
Cross-References
Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on.”
20. Romans 12:2 – Renewing the Mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
Cross-References
Ephesians 4:23 – “To be made new in the attitude of your minds.”
21. Matthew 5:14 – Light of the World
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14
Cross-References
John 8:12 – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world.'”
Philippians 2:15 – “So that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God.'”
1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.”
22. James 1:17 – Every Good and Perfect Gift
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” – James 1:17
Cross-References
Malachi 3:6 – “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.”
Numbers 23:19 – “God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind.”
23. Isaiah 55:11 – The Word Accomplishes
“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty.” – Isaiah 55:11
Cross-References
Matthew 24:35 – “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never.”
Psalm 107:20 – “He sent out his word and healed them.”
Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any.”
24. Philippians 3:13 – Press On
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” – Philippians 3:13
Cross-References
Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses.”
2 Timothy 4:7 – “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.”
1 Corinthians 9:24 – “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one.”
25. 1 Samuel 3:11 – Do Something in Israel
“And the Lord said to Samuel: ‘See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.’” – 1 Samuel 3:11
Cross-References
2 Kings 21:12 – “Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster.”
Isaiah 28:21 – “The Lord will rise up as he did at Mount Perazim.”
Jeremiah 19:3 – “Hear the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah and people.”
26. Colossians 3:10 – New Self
“And have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” – Colossians 3:10
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27. Mark 2:21-22 – New Wine
“No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; otherwise, the new piece will pull away.” – Mark 2:21-22
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Luke 5:36-39 – “He told them this parable: ‘No one tears a piece out of a new garment.'”
Matthew 9:16-17 – “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch.”
28. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 – God’s Will
“It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality” – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4
Cross-References
1 Corinthians 6:18 – “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits.”
Galatians 5:19-21 – “The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity.”
Romans 12:1-2 – “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy.”
29. Revelation 2:17 – A New Name
“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna.” – Revelation 2:17
Cross-References
Revelation 3:12 – “The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my.”
Genesis 17:5 – “No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham.”
30. Matthew 9:17 – New Wineskins
“Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst.” – Matthew 9:17
Cross-References
Mark 2:22 – “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins.”
Luke 5:37-38 – “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will.”
31. Ezekiel 36:26 – A Heart of Flesh
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone.” – Ezekiel 36:26
Cross-References
Jeremiah 24:7 – “I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord.”
2 Corinthians 3:3 – “You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our.”
32. John 1:3 – Creation Through Him
“Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” – John 1:3
Cross-References
Colossians 1:16 – “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth.”
Hebrews 1:2 – “But in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son.”
Final Thoughts
As we delve into the new year, these selected verses illuminate the hope and transformation that mirror the aspirations many hold each January. They serve not only as a reminder of God’s sovereignty but also speak to the fresh opportunities laid out before us. Scripture constantly reminds believers of God’s ability to renew life, to make things new, and to breathe fresh beginnings into weary hearts. Each verse represents a unique perspective on newness, invoking the creation’s renewal or a simple transformation of the heart.
Understanding that January signifies new beginnings spiritually can aid believers in approaching the year with a sense of purpose and anticipation. As you reflect on these verses, may you find encouragement and direction, trusting in the faithfulness of God who instills new songs, hearts, and spirits within His people. Let this exploration inspire personal growth, commitment, and a deeper relationship with the divine throughout the year, as we seek to embody these biblical truths in our daily lives.