Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 1

The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 1 [a]Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example],Nor stand in the path of sinners,Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of [b]scoffers (ridiculers). 2 But his delight is in the law ofContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 1”

Thursday 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 “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 19”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 6

Isaiah’s Vision 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw [in a vision] the Lord sitting on a throne, high and exalted, with the train of His royal robe filling the [most holy part of the] temple.  2 Above Him seraphim (heavenly beings) stood; each one had six wings: with two wings he covered his face,Continue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 6”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Matthew 7:7-12

Prayer and the Golden Rule 7 “[a]Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.  8 For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, itContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Matthew 7:7-12”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Ephesians 6:10-20

The Armor/Armour of YHWH 10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [draw your strength from Him and be empowered through your union with Him] and in the power of His [boundless] might. 11 Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so thatContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Ephesians 6:10-20”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Galatians 5

Walk by the Spirit 1 It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery [which you once removed]. 2 Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision [as a supposed requirement ofContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Galatians 5”

Thursday 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 “Thursday Morning Scripture – Romans 8”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Philippians 2:1-18

Be Like Christ 1 Therefore if there is any encouragement and comfort in Christ [as there certainly is in abundance], if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship [that we share] in the Spirit, if [there is] any [great depth of] affection and compassion,  2 make my joy complete by being ofContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Philippians 2:1-18”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Hebrews 12

God’s Discipline Proves His Love 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. Continue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Hebrews 12”