Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 7:24-25 (New Living Translation) 24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25 Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but […]

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Mark 2:17 (New Living Translation) 17 When Jesus heard this, he told them, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” Jesus makes this statement when asked why he associates with “scum.” Simple: they need Jesus. […]

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Acts 9:28-29 (New Living Translation) 28 So Saul stayed with the apostles and went all around Jerusalem with them, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. 29 He debated with some Greek-speaking Jews, but they tried to murder him. Paul had tormented and killed Christians. God changed Paul. It was difficult for Christians to […]

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Mark 1:44-45 (New Living Translation) 44 “Don’t tell anyone about this. Instead, go to the priest and let him examine you. Take along the offering required in the law of Moses for those who have been healed of leprosy. This will be a public testimony that you have been cleansed.” 45 But the man went […]

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Mark 5:30-31 (New Living Translation) 30 Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” 31 His disciples said to him, “Look at this crowd pressing around you. How can you ask, ‘Who touched me?’” This is part of […]

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Obadiah 1:8 (New Living Translation) 8 At that time not a single wise person will be left in the whole land of Edom,” says the Lord. “For on the mountains of EdomI will destroy everyone who has understanding. God is speaking to the people through the prophet Obadiah. Bad things are coming for Edom. This […]

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Amos 7:14-15 (New Living Translation) 14 But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. 15 But the Lord called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’ Amos […]

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1 Timothy 2:1-4 (New Living Translation) 1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by […]

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