Contemplative Bible Reading

Exodus 12:28 (New Living Translation) 28 So the people of Israel did just as the Lord had commanded through Moses and Aaron. This is the (hi)story of the first Passover. God’s people held captive in Egypt did just as commanded. What is odd is, just a couple week’s earlier, they wanted to throw Moses in […]

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Psalm 94:16-17 (New Living Translation) 16 Who will protect me from the wicked?Who will stand up for me against evildoers?17 Unless the Lord had helped me,I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. The last year or so in America have seen one travesty after another. The wicked kill the innocent. The […]

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Ezra 6:22 (New Living Translation) 22 Then they celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. There was great joy throughout the land because the Lord had caused the king of Assyria to be favorable to them, so that he helped them to rebuild the Temple of God, the God of Israel. Other translations […]

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2 Chronicles 10:16 (American Standard Version) 16 And when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: every man to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So […]

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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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