Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 54

The Fertility of Zion 1 “Shout for joy, O barren one, she who has not given birth;Break forth into joyful shouting and rejoice, she who has not gone into labor [with child]!For the [spiritual] sons of the desolate one will be more numerousThan the sons of the married woman,” says the LORD. 2 “Enlarge theContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 54”

Monday Morning Scripture – Luke 5:1-11

The First Disciples 1 Now it happened that while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret (Sea of Galilee), with the people crowding all around Him and listening to the word of God; 2 that He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake, but the fishermen had gotten out of themContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Luke 5:1-11”

Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 36

Wickedness of Men and Lovingkindness of God. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord. 1 Transgression speaks [like an oracle] to the wicked (godless) [deep] within his heart;There is no fear (dread) of God before his eyes. 2 For he flatters and deceives himself in his own eyesThinking thatContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 36”

Monday Morning Scripture – Daniel 12

The Time of the End 1 “Now at that [end] time Michael, the great [angelic] prince who stands guard over the children of your people, will arise. And there will be a time of distress such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; but at that time your people, everyone whoContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Daniel 12”

Monday Morning Scripture – Romans 8

Escape from Bondage 1 Therefore there is now no condemnation [no guilty verdict, no punishment] for those who are in Christ Jesus [who believe in Him as personal Lord and Savior].  2 For the law of the Spirit of life [which is] in Christ Jesus [the law of our new being] has set you free fromContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Romans 8”

Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 50

God Helps His Servant 1 [a]The LORD declares this; “Where is the certificate of divorceBy which I have sent your mother away, [O Israel]?Or to which one of My creditors did I sell you [as slaves]?In fact, You were sold for your wickedness [your sin, your injustice, your wrongdoing],And for your transgressions your mother was sent away.Continue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 50”

Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19

The Works and the Word of God To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David 1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands. 2 Day after day pours forth speech,And night after night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech, nor are there [spoken]Continue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19”

Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 22

The Valley of Vision 1 The [mournful, inspired] oracle ([a]a burden to be carried) concerning the Valley of Vision: What is the matter with you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, 2 You [Jerusalem] who were full of noise,A tumultuous city, a joyous and exuberant city;Your slain were not slain [in a glorious death]Continue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 22”

Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 84

Longing for the Temple Worship. To the Chief Musician; set to a [a]Philistine lute. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 How lovely are Your dwelling places,O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul (my life, my inner self) longs for and greatly desires the courts of the LORD;My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.Continue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Psalm 84”

Monday Morning Scripture – Romans 12

Dedicated Service 1 [a]Therefore I urge you, [b]brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.  2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial valuesContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture – Romans 12”