Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Chronicles 27:32-34 (New Living Translation) 32 Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a wise counselor to the king, a man of great insight, and a scribe. Jehiel the Hacmonite was responsible for teaching the king’s sons. 33 Ahithophel was the royal adviser. Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend. 34 Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son […]

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Joshua 9:14 (New Living Translation) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord. This is part of the (hi)story of the people coming into the land the LORD had promised them. Joshua was leading them. As they progressed, they won a string of military victories. People in the land […]

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1 Kings 11:4 (New Living Translation) 4 In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the Lord his God, as his father, David, had been. This is part of the (hi)story of Solomon. He was a successful King in many ways. He was a failure […]

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Joshua 1:8 (New Living Translation) 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. God is speaking to Joshua after the death of Moses. Pause for a moment and […]

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Obadiah 1:8 (New Living Translation) 8 At that time not a single wise person will be left in the whole land of Edom,” says the Lord. “For on the mountains of EdomI will destroy everyone who has understanding. God is speaking to the people through the prophet Obadiah. Bad things are coming for Edom. This […]

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Amos 7:14-15 (New Living Translation) 14 But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. 15 But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’ Amos […]

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Amos 5:21 (New Living Translation) 21 “I hate all your show and pretense—the hypocrisy of your religious festivals and solemn assemblies. pretense: verb, the act of behaving in a certain way to make something that is not true appear real. It is a false show, a fabricated claim, or an insincere attempt to hide one’s […]

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Ezekiel 9:9 (New Living Translation) 9 Then he said to me, “The sins of the people of Israel and Judah are very, very great. The entire land is full of murder; the city is filled with injustice. They are saying, ‘The Lord doesn’t see it! The Lord has abandoned the land!’ God is speaking to […]

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Jeremiah 30:11 (New Living Translation) 11 For I am with you and will save you,” says the Lord. “I will completely destroy the nations where I have scattered you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you, but with justice; I cannot let you go unpunished.” God is talking to the people […]

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Jeremiah 14:11-12 (New Living Translation) 11 Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for these people anymore. 12 When they fast, I will pay no attention. When they present their burnt offerings and grain offerings to me, I will not accept them. Instead, I will devour them with war, famine, and disease.” God […]

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