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Friday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 61

Exaltation of the Afflicted 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,Because the LORD has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news to the humble and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted, to proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual] captives and freedom to prisoners, 2 To proclaim [a]theContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 61”

Friday Morning Scripture – Revelation 19:1-16

The Fourfold Hallelujah 1 After these [1]things I heard something like the great and mighty shout of a vast multitude in heaven, [2]exclaiming, Hallelujah! Salvation and glory (splendor, majesty) and power (dominion, might) belong to our God; 2 because His judgments are true and righteous. He has judged [convicted and pronounced sentence on] the greatContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Revelation 19:1-16”

Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 6:16-34

Fasting, The True Treasure, Wealth (Mammon) 16 “And whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they put on a sad and dismal face [like actors, discoloring their faces with ashes or dirt] so that their fasting may be seen by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. Continue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 6:16-34”

Friday Morning Scripture – 1 Peter 1

A Living Hope, and a Sure Salvation 1 Peter, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those [elect—both Jewish and Gentile believers] who live as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia [Minor], and Bithynia, who are chosen  2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by the sanctifying work ofContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – 1 Peter 1”

Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 113

The LORD Exalts the Humble 1 [a]Praise the LORD! ([b]Hallelujah!)Praise, O servants of the LORD,Praise the name of the LORD. 2 Blessed be the name of the LORDFrom this time forth and forever. 3 From the rising of the sun to its settingThe name of the LORD is to be praised [with awe-inspired reverence]. 4 The LORD is high above all nations,And His glory above theContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 113”

Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 5:14-16

Disciples and the World 13 “You are the [a]salt of the earth; but if the salt has [b]lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and walked on by people [when the walkways are wet and slippery]. 14 “You are the light of [Christ to] the world. AContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 5:14-16”

Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 100

All Men Exhorted to Praise God A Psalm of Thanksgiving 1 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness and delight; come before His presence with joyful singing. 3 Know and fully recognize with gratitude that the Lord Himself is God; it is He who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]. We are His people and the sheepContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 100”

Friday Morning Scripture – Philippians 4

Think of Excellence 1 Therefore, my [a]fellow believers, whom I love and long for, my delight and crown [my wreath of victory], in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree and to work in harmony in the Lord.  3 Indeed, I ask you too, my true companion, toContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Philippians 4”

Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 127

Prosperity Comes from the LORD A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise early, to retire late, to eat the bread of anxious labors—for He gives [blessings] to HisContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Psalm 127”