Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 27

A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God. A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—Whom shall I dread? 2 When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies, they stumbledContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 27”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 11

John’s Question 1 When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and to preach in their [Galilean] cities. 2 Now when [a]John [the Baptist] in prison heard about the activities of Christ, he sent word by his disciples  3 and asked Him, “Are You the Expected One (the Messiah), or shouldContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 11”

Wednesday 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 “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Galatians 5”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 61

Exaltation of the Afflicted 1 The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news to the humble and afflicted; He has sent me to bind up [the wounds of] the brokenhearted, to proclaim release [from confinement and condemnation] to the [physical and spiritual]Continue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Isaiah 61”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon on the Mount 1 Seeing the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him. The Beatitudes 2 And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are thoseContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 5:1-12”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 6:16-34

Fasting, The True Treasure, Wealth (Mammon) 16 “And whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they put on a sad and dismal face [like actors, discoloring their faces with ashes or dirt] so that their fasting may be seen by men. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, they [already] have their reward in full. Continue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Matthew 6:16-34”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 150

A Psalm of Praise. 1 Praise the Lord!Praise God in His sanctuary;Praise Him in His mighty heavens. 2 Praise Him for His mighty acts;Praise Him according to [the abundance of] His greatness. 3 Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre. 4 Praise Him with tambourine and dancing;Praise Him with stringed instruments and flute. 5 Praise Him with resoundingContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 150”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 23

(0) A psalm of David: (1) Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing. 2 He has me lie down in grassy pastures,He leads me by quiet water, 3 He restores my inner person. He guides me in right paths for the sake of His own name. 4 Even if I pass through death-dark ravines,I will fear no disaster; for You areContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – Psalm 23”

Wednesday Morning Scripture – John 7:1-39

Jesus Teaches at the Feast 1 After this, Jesus walked [from place to place] in Galilee, for He would not walk in Judea because the Jews were seeking to kill Him. 2 Now the Jewish [a]Feast of Tabernacles (Booths) was approaching.  3 So His [b]brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples [there] mayContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture – John 7:1-39”