Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk34/2022) – Revelation 2

Message to Ephesus 1“To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in [1]Ephesus write:“These are the words of the One who holds[firmly] the seven stars [which are the angels or messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands (the seven churches): 2 ‘I know [2]yourContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk34/2022) – Revelation 2”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk30/2022) – 1 John 4

A Warning against False Teaching 1 Delightfully loved friends, don’t trust every spirit, but carefully examine what they say to determine if they are of God, because many false prophets have mingled into the world. 2 Here’s the test for those with the genuine Spirit of God: they will confess Jesus as the Christ whoContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk30/2022) – 1 John 4”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk29/2022) – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Various Exhortations 12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and [1]admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we [2]exhort you, brethren, warn those who are [3]unruly, comfortContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk29/2022) – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk27/2022) – James 4

Warning Against Worldliness 1 What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions[1] are at war within you?[2] 2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3Continue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk27/2022) – James 4”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk25/2022) – Isaiah 45:1-7

God Uses Cyrus 1 This is what the Lord says to His anointed, to Cyrus [king of Persia], whose right hand I have held to subdue nations before him, and I will ungird the loins of kings [disarming them]; to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: 2 “I will goContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk25/2022) – Isaiah 45:1-7”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Psalm 112

Prosperity of the One Who Fears The LORD 1 Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who fears the Lord [with awe-inspired reverence and worships Him with obedience], who delights greatly in His commandments. 2 His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright willContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Psalm 112”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Isaiah 26

Song of Trust in God’s Protection 1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; He sets up salvation as walls and ramparts. 2 “Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, The One that [1]remains faithful and trustworthy. 3 “You will keep inContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk14/2022) – Isaiah 26”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Psalm 56

Supplication for Rescue and Grateful Trust in God. 1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me; all day long the adversary oppresses and torments me. 2 My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me. 3 When I am afraid, IContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Psalm 56”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Psalm 20

Prayer for Victory over Enemies. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 [1]May the Lord answer you (David) in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high [and defend you in battle]! 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary (His dwelling place)Continue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk12/2022) – Psalm 20”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk11/2022) – 2 Peter 1:16

Growth In Christian Virtue 1 [1]Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those who have [2]received and possess [by God’s will] a precious faith of the [3]same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace [that special senseContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk11/2022) – 2 Peter 1:16”