Contemplative Bible Reading

Some thoughts about Bible verses

Contemplative Bible Reading header image 4

Entries from June 2026

What Kind of Mercy?

June 7th, 2026 · No Comments

Mark 10:51 (New Living Translation) 51 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” Jesus is walking down the road. Along the way is a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus). Bartimaeus was told that Jesus was coming. His reaction was […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Mark · New Testament

As Many Gods as Towns

June 6th, 2026 · No Comments

Jeremiah 11:13 (New Living Translation) 13 Look now, people of Judah; you have as many gods as you have towns. You have as many altars of shame—altars for burning incense to your god Baal—as there are streets in Jerusalem. God is speaking to the people through the prophet Jeremiah. It seems there are problems with […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Jeremiah · Old Testament