Contemplative Bible Reading

2 Timothy 4:5a (New Living Translation) But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Paul is dictating a letter to Timothy. He is encouraging Timothy to tell people about Jesus, the Christ or Messiah, the one appointed to take away all our sins. In the preceding lines, Paul warns Timothy that people will […]

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2 Timothy 2:8 (New Living Translation) Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach. Paul is dictating a letter to Timothy. Perhaps this is a translation twist, but Paul tends to say things backwards—it seems that way to me. It would […]

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Mark 5: 18-19 (New Living Translation) 18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with him. 19 But Jesus said, “No, go home to your family, and tell them everything the Lord has done for you and how merciful he has been.” These verses are near the […]

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Daniel 3:16-18 (New Living Translation) 16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn’t, we want […]

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Mark 4:2 (New Living Translation) He taught them by telling many stories… This is how Jesus taught. He told many stories. When I was a child (many years ago, or was it yesterday? Sometimes I confuse the two), people read me Bible Stories. My father read me Bible Stories. My teacher (it was a Christian […]

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John 4:48 (New Living Translation) Jesus asked, “Will you never believe in me unless you see miraculous signs and wonders?” Jesus is about to perform another miracle of healing. Some people wouldn’t believe unless they saw something that convinced them (just like us today). What do we need to see to believe? Do you remember […]

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Ezekiel 14:4 (New Living Translation) Tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I, the Lord, will give them the kind of answer their great idolatry deserves. […]

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Jeremiah 9:24 (New Living Translation) But those who wish to boast    should boast in this alone:that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord    who demonstrates unfailing love    and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth,and that I delight in these things.    I, the Lord, have spoken! Jeremiah 9:24 (New Living Translation) God is talking […]

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Jeremiah 9:24a (New Living Translation) But those who wish to boast    should boast in this alone:that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord Jeremiah 9:24a (New Living Translation) Want to brag or boast about something? Don’t we all? Here is something: I know the Creator. I understand that the Creator exists. I […]

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Isaiah 42:16 (New Living Translation) I will lead blind Israel down a new path,    guiding them along an unfamiliar way.I will brighten the darkness before them    and smooth out the road ahead of them.Yes, I will indeed do these things;    I will not forsake them. Isaiah 42:16 (New Living Translation) God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah. These […]

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