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 – John 4:1-45

Jesus Goes to Galilee 1 So when the Lord learned that the Pharisees had been told that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John  2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were),  3 He left Judea and returned again to Galilee.  4 Now [a]He had to go through [b]Samaria.  5 So He arrived at a SamaritanContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – John 4:1-45”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Acts 4:13-31

Threat and Release 13 Now when the men of the Sanhedrin (Jewish High Court) saw the confidence and boldness of Peter and John, and grasped the fact that they were [a]uneducated and untrained [ordinary] men, they were astounded, and began to recognize that they had been with Jesus.  14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, theyContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Acts 4:13-31”

Thursday 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 them andContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Luke 5:1-11”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Ephesians 3

Paul’s Stewardship 1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—  2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit;  3 and thatContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Ephesians 3”

Thursday Morning Scripture – 1 Corinthians 13

The Excellence of Love 1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [a]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].  2 And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new messageContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – 1 Corinthians 13”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7

Israel Redeemed 1  But now, this is what the LORD, your Creator says, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel,“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you [from captivity]; I have called you by name; you are Mine! 2 “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, theyContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:1-7”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:8-14

Israel Is God’s Witness 8 Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, and the deaf, even though they have ears. 9 All the nations have gathered togetherSo that the peoples may be assembled. Who among them (the idolaters) can [a]predict this [that Judah would return from captivity] and proclaim to us theContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:8-14”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:22-28

The Shortcomings of Israel 22 “Yet you have not called on Me [in prayer and worship], O Jacob; but you have grown weary of Me, O Israel. 23 “You have not brought Me your sheep or goats for your burnt offerings, nor honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not burdened you with offerings, nor wearied you withContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 43:22-28”