Category Archives: Bible Reading

“And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region.” ~ Acts 13:49 As the church took root in the first century, the powerful story of Jesus began to spread. While the church experienced persecution and the Christians … Continue reading →

“So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls.” ~ Acts 2:41 What does it mean to be the church? In the first century, the gospel was changing lives and calling … Continue reading →

“And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”” ~ Luke 6:5 Incarnation. The word describes Jesus as He left heaven to be born a man. It is an amazing act of grace on the … Continue reading →

“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” ~ Malachi 4:2 Turkish novelist and playwright, Mehmet Murat Ildan once wrote, … Continue reading →

“At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says … Continue reading →

“I hear, and my body trembles; my lips quiver at the sound; rottenness enters into my bones; my legs tremble beneath me. Yet I will quietly wait for the day of trouble to come upon people who invade us.” ~ … Continue reading →

“Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love.” ~ Micah 7:18 “Say Uncle!” There is an entire … Continue reading →

“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” ~ Amos 5:24 We live in a country where we have long valued justice. We have rules and laws which govern our society. They tell us what … Continue reading →

“I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the LORD.” ~ Hosea 2:20 Look up the word faithful in the dictionary and you will find things like, “true to one’s words, promises, and vows” or “steady … Continue reading →

“How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation to generation.” ~ Daniel 4:3 Who’s in charge? When I worked a retail job in college, this was a … Continue reading →