Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Obstacles?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Obstacles in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about obstacles. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Obstacles
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- 2Psalms 18:29
“For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. run: or, broken”
KJV - 3
- 4Isaiah 43:2
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
KJV - 5Isaiah 57:14
“And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.”
KJV - 6Matthew 17:20
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
KJV - 7John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
KJV - 8Romans 5:3
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
KJV - 9Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
KJV - 10Romans 16:17
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
KJV
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obstacles? (5 Verses)
“The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. run: or, broken”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”
“And shall say, Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of my people.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obstacles? (8 Verses)
“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.”
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them .”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,”
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Obstacles
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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 obstacles. 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 obstacles 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 obstacles 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 obstacles needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about obstacles 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 obstacles, 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 Obstacles?
You have studied 13 verses about obstacles. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.