Scripture Index
Find worship songs by Bible verse — organized by biblical references for sermon planning and thematic worship.
How to Use This Index
This scripture index helps worship leaders and pastors find songs that align with specific Bible passages. Each song is listed under its primary scriptural foundation, making it easy to:
- Plan worship for sermon series — Find songs that match your teaching passages
- Organize thematic worship sets — Group songs around biblical themes
- Teach biblical theology through music — Connect worship to scripture
- Explore songs by topic — Find songs about specific biblical concepts
Old Testament
Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 — The Shema (Greatest Commandment)
- Shema Yisrael — The ancient Jewish confession of faith declaring the oneness of God
Psalms
Psalm 137 — Songs of Exile and Longing
- Shema Yisrael — Themes of exile, longing, and hope for homecoming
Jeremiah
Jeremiah 29:11-14 — God's Promise of Restoration
- Shema Yisrael — Hope and restoration in times of crisis
New Testament
Mark
Mark 12:29-30 — Jesus Affirms the Shema
- Shema Yisrael — Jesus declares the Shema as the greatest commandment
Hebrews
Hebrews 11:13-16 — Faith of the Exiles
- Shema Yisrael — Living as strangers and exiles, seeking a heavenly homeland
Thematic Index
Browse songs by theological theme and biblical concept:
God's Nature and Attributes
The Oneness of God (Monotheism)
- Shema Yisrael — "The LORD is one" (Deuteronomy 6:4)
God's Faithfulness and Covenant Love
- Shema Yisrael — God's covenant relationship with His people
Christian Life and Discipleship
Wholehearted Devotion
- Shema Yisrael — Loving God with all heart, soul, and might
Faith in Crisis and Suffering
- Shema Yisrael — Written in a bomb shelter during missile attacks
Hope and Restoration
Exile and Homecoming
- Shema Yisrael — Longing for home, trusting God's promises
Lament and Hope
- Shema Yisrael — Bridging grief and trust in God's faithfulness
Unity and Ecumenism
Jewish-Christian Continuity
- Shema Yisrael — Connecting Old and New Covenant worship
Ecumenical Worship Across Traditions
- Shema Yisrael — Uniting believers around core biblical truth
Liturgical Calendar
Suggestions for incorporating songs into the church calendar:
Ordinary Time
- Shema Yisrael — Teaching on the greatest commandment
Lent
- Shema Yisrael — Themes of lament, exile, and longing for God
Pentecost Season
- Shema Yisrael — Unity of believers across cultures and traditions
Planning Your Worship
This index will grow as we release more songs. Here are some tips for using scripture-based worship planning:
- Match songs to your sermon series — Reinforce teaching through music
- Read the biblical foundations — Available for each song to understand the theology
- Connect songs thematically — Use multiple songs that explore related biblical concepts
- Teach the scripture first — Share the biblical context before singing
For more guidance on worship planning, visit our How to Use page.