Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 5

Prayer for Protection from the Wicked. To the Chief Musician; on wind instruments. A Psalm of David. 1 Listen to my words, O Lord,Consider my groaning and sighing. 2 Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, for to You I pray. 3 In the morning, O Lord, You will hear myContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Psalm 5”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Esther 4

Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help 1 When Mordecai learned of all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. 2 But he went only as far as the king’s gate,because no one clothed in sackcloth was allowed to enter it.Continue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Esther 4”

Thursday Morning Scripture – Matthew 3

John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is He who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way forContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture – Matthew 3”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk47/2022) – 1 Samuel 3

The Prophetic Call to Samuel 1 Now the boy Samuel was attending to the service of the Lord [1]under the supervision of Eli. The word of the Lord was rare and precious in those days; visions [that is, new revelations of divine truth] were not widespread. 2 Yet it happened at that time, as EliContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk47/2022) – 1 Samuel 3”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2022) – Psalm 43

Prayer of Rescue 1 Judge and vindicate me, O God; plead my case against an ungodly nation. O rescue me from the deceitful and unjust man! 2 For You are the God of my strength [my stronghold—in whom I take refuge]; why have You rejected me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppressionContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk44/2022) – Psalm 43”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk43/2022) – Romans 6

Believers Are Dead to Sin, Alive to God 1 What shall we say [to all this]? Should we continue in sin and practice sin as a habit so that [God’s gift of] [1]grace may increase and overflow? 2 Certainly not! How can we, the very ones who died to sin, continue to live in itContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk43/2022) – Romans 6”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk43/2022) – Colossians 3:1-11

Put On the New Self 1 Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [theContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk43/2022) – Colossians 3:1-11”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – Psalm 35

Prayer for Rescue from Enemies A Psalm of David 1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler ([1]small shield), and stand up for my help. 3 Draw also the spear and javelin to meet those who pursue me.Say toContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – Psalm 35”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – 1 Peter 3

Godly Living 1 In the same way, you wives, be [1]submissive to your own husbands [subordinate, not as inferior, but out of respect for the responsibilities entrusted to husbands and their accountability to God, and so partnering with them] so that even if some do not obey the word [of God], they may be wonContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – 1 Peter 3”

Tuesday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – Isaiah 55

The Free Offer of Mercy 1 “Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money come, buy grain and eat. Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost [simply accept it as a gift from God]. 2 “Why do you spend money for that which is not bread, andContinue reading “Tuesday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2022) – Isaiah 55”