Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Expectations?
18 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Expectations in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about expectations. This collection of 19 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Expectations
- 1Job 22:28
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.”
KJV - 2
- 3Proverbs 10:28
“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 23:18
“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. end: or, reward”
KJV - 5Proverbs 24:14
“So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.”
KJV - 6Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
KJV - 7Jeremiah 33:3
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. mighty: or, hidden”
KJV - 8Ezekiel 37:1
“The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,”
KJV - 9Micah 6:8
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Expectations? (9 Verses)
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.”
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
“For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. end: or, reward”
“So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.”
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation”
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. mighty: or, hidden”
“The hand of the LORD was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones,”
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? walk: Heb. humble thyself to walk”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Expectations? (9 Verses)
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”
“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
“And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.”
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,”
“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Expectations
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about expectations. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about expectations and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about expectations is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on expectations needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about expectations with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about expectations, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Expectations?
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