Contemplative Bible Reading

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Entries from May 2017

Tell Us Nice Things

May 28th, 2017 · No Comments

Isaiah 30:10 (New Living Translation) They tell the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” They tell the prophets, “Don’t tell us what is right. Tell us nice things. Tell us lies. The people didn’t want to hear the message that God was sending them via the prophets. Their own disobedience had eroded them. “Please,” the pleaded. “Tell […]

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Tags: Isaiah · Old Testament

Laughter, Joy, and Amazament

May 27th, 2017 · No Comments

Psalms 126:2 (New Living Translation) We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them.” Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, had once again blessed them. They were filled with laughter and joy. They couldn’t contain themselves. And the nations about […]

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Tags: Old Testament · Psalms

The Punishment of Dread

May 21st, 2017 · No Comments

Deuteronomy 11:25 (New Living Translation) No one will be able to stand against you, for the Lord your God will cause the people to fear and dread you, as he promised, wherever you go in the whole land. God is promising His people safety as they move forward into a new land. God will cause […]

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Tags: Deuteronomy · Old Testament

Showing Mankind Artistic Designs

May 20th, 2017 · No Comments

Numbers 8:4 (New Living Translation) The entire lampstand, from its base to its decorative blossoms, was made of beaten gold. It was built according to the exact design the Lord had shown Moses. The tabernacle and temple and all the decorations and furnishings were designed by God. God “had shown” these designs to Moses who […]

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Tags: Numbers · Old Testament

Jehovah God in Action

May 14th, 2017 · No Comments

Genesis 12:17-20 (New Living Translation) 17 But the Lord sent terrible plagues upon Pharaoh and his household because of Sarai, Abram’s wife. 18 So Pharaoh summoned Abram and accused him sharply. “What have you done to me?” he demanded. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife? 19 Why did you say, ‘She is […]

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Tags: Genesis · Old Testament

The Law Before the Law

May 13th, 2017 · No Comments

Genesis 12:17-20 (New Living Translation) 17 But the Lord sent terrible plagues upon Pharaoh and his household because of Sarai, Abram’s wife. 18 So Pharaoh summoned Abram and accused him sharply. “What have you done to me?” he demanded. “Why didn’t you tell me she was your wife? 19 Why did you say, ‘She is […]

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Tags: Genesis · Old Testament

Too Hard for the LORD?

May 7th, 2017 · No Comments

Genesis 18:11-14 (New Living Translation) 11 Abraham and Sarah were both very old by this time, and Sarah was long past the age of having children. 12 So she laughed silently to herself and said, “How could a worn-out woman like me enjoy such pleasure, especially when my master—my husband—is also so old?” 13 Then […]

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Tags: Genesis · Old Testament

Wholesome Thinking

May 6th, 2017 · No Comments

2 Peter 3:1 (New Living Translation) This is my second letter to you, dear friends, and in both of them I have tried to stimulate your wholesome thinking and refresh your memory. Peter tries to stimulate wholesome thinking. This is a great goal of: writing speaking conversing living Please God, help me to be a […]

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Tags: 2 Peter · New Testament