Contemplative Bible Reading

Nehemiah 8:10 (New Living Translation) 10 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah […]

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2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation) 17 But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you! Show up. […]

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Psalm 40:9-10 (New Living Translation) 9 I have told all your people about your justice.I have not been afraid to speak out,as you, O Lord, well know.10 I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.I have told everyone in the great […]

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2 Chronicles 20:21 (New Living Translation) 21 After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang: “Give thanks to the Lord;his faithful love endures forever!” A battle is about to begin. The King has […]

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Nehemiah 8:8 (New Living Translation) 8 They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage. Some of God’s people have returned to Jerusalem after a 70-year exile. The Priests are reading the Book of the Law of God. […]

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2 Chronicles 19:6-7 (New Living Translation) “Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case. 7 Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted […]

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2 Chronicles 6:21 (New Living Translation) 21 May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive. King Solomon is praying at the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem (called “this place” […]

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Exodus 2:19 (New Living Translation)19 “An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds,” they answered. “And then he drew water for us and watered our flocks.” This is part of the (hi)story of Moses. He fled Egypt and found the daughters of Reuel with their flocks. He “rescued” the daughters and their flocks and then watered […]

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Genesis 31:14-15 (New Living Translation) 14 Rachel and Leah responded, “That’s fine with us! We won’t inherit any of our father’s wealth anyway. 15 He has reduced our rights to those of foreign women. And after he sold us, he wasted the money you paid him for us. Laban was the father of Rachel and […]

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Genesis 1:1-3 (New Living Translation) 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. The […]

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