Friday Morning Scripture (Wk15/2022) – 1 Kings 19:1-19

Elijah Flees from Jezebel 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets [of Baal] with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me, and even more, if by this time tomorrow I do not makeContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk15/2022) – 1 Kings 19:1-19”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Psalm 149

Israel Invoked to Praise the Lord 1 Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, and praise Him in the congregation of His godly ones (believers). 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let Zion’s children rejoice in their King. 3 Let them praise His name with dancing; let them sing praises toContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Psalm 149”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Joshua 1:1-9

God’s Commission to Joshua 1 Now it happened after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ servant (attendant), saying, 2 “Moses My servant is dead; now therefore [1]arise [to take his place], cross over this Jordan, you and all this people, intoContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Joshua 1:1-9”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk13/2022) – 1 Samuel 17:31-58

David Kills Goliath 31 When the words that David spoke were heard, the men reported them to Saul, and he sent for him. 32 David said to Saul, “Let no man’s [1]courage fail because of him (Goliath). Your servant will go out and fight with this Philistine.” 33 Then Saul said to David, “You areContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk13/2022) – 1 Samuel 17:31-58”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Isaiah 45:18-25

God’s Supreme Power 14 For this is what the Lord says, “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush (ancient Ethiopia) and the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and they will be yours; they will walk behind you, in chains [of subjection to you] they will come over, and theyContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Isaiah 45:18-25”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk11/2022) – James 4:1-17

Things to Avoid 1 What leads to [the unending] [1]quarrels and conflicts among you? Do they not come from your [hedonistic] desires that wage war in your [bodily] members [fighting for control over you]? 2 You are jealous and covet [what others have] and [2]your lust goes unfulfilled; so you [3]murder. You are envious andContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk11/2022) – James 4:1-17”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk8/2022) – Isaiah 25

Song of Praise For God’s Favor 1 O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will praise and give thanks to Your name; for You have done miraculous things, plans formed long, long ago, [fulfilled] with perfect faithfulness. 2 For You have made a city into a heap [of trash], a fortifiedContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk8/2022) – Isaiah 25”

Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 13:47-52

A Dragnet 47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet which was lowered into the sea, and gathered fish of every kind, 48 and when it was full, they dragged it up on the beach; and they sat down and sorted out the good fish into baskets, but the worthless ones they threwContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Matthew 13:47-52”

Friday Morning Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-14

The Changeless Christ 1 Let love of your fellow believers continue. 2 Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. 3 Remember those whoContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – Hebrews 13:1-14”

Friday Morning Scripture – James 1:1-15

Testing Your Faith 1 [1]James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve [Hebrew] tribes [scattered abroad among the Gentiles] in the dispersion: Greetings (rejoice)! 2 Consider it nothing but joy, my [2]brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. 3 Be assured that the testing of your faithContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture – James 1:1-15”