A Reading for the book of Psalms, Chapter 27, Verse 1-14
An Exuberant Declaration of Faith
A Psalm of David.
1.The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid of?
2.When the wicked came against me
To eat up my flesh,
My enemies and foes,
They stumbled and fell.
3.Though an army should encamp against me,
My heart shall not fear;
Though war should rise against me,
In this I will be confident.
4.One thing I have desired of the Lord,
That will I seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauy of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.
5.For in the time of trouble
He shall hide me in his pavillion;
In the secret place of His tabernacle
He shall hide me;
He shall set me upon a high rock.
6.And now my head shall be lifted up above
my enemies all around me;
Therefore I will offer sacrifices of Joy in His tabernacle;
I will sing, yes I will sing praises to the Lord.
7.Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice!
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me,
8.When you said, "Seek My face,"
My heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."
9.Do not hide Your face from me;
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not leave me nor forsake me,
O God of my salvation.
10.When my father and my mother forsake me,
Then the Lord will take care of me.
11.Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
12.Do not deliver me to the will of my adversaries;
For false witnesses have risen against me,
And such as breathe out violence.
13.I would have lost heart, unless I had believed
That I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
14.Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
When you want Peace and Rest
A Reading from the book of Matthew, Chapter 11, Verse 25-30
Jesus Gives True Rest
25. At that time Jesus answered and said, " I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, beacause You have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent and have revealed them to the babes.
26.Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.
27. "All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and he to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
28."Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29."Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30."For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
Jesus Gives True Rest
25. At that time Jesus answered and said, " I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, beacause You have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent and have revealed them to the babes.
26.Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight.
27. "All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and he to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
28."Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29."Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30."For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
The Unpardonable Sin
A Reading from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 12 Verse 31-32.
31. "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
32. "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
31. "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.
32. "Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Proverbs - Chapter 12 - Verse 1 - 28
1.Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2.A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked devices He will condemn.
3.A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4.An excellent wife is crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5.The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6.The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7.The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8.A man will be commend according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9.Better is one who is slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honours himself but lacks bread.
10.A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11.He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12.The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13.The wicked is ensnared by the trangression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
14.A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
15.The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16.A fool's wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
17.He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness deceit.
18. There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19. The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21. No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22.Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are his delight.
23.A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24.The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray .
27. The slothful man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man's precious possession.
28. In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
But he who hates reproof is stupid.
2.A good man obtains favor from the Lord,
But a man of wicked devices He will condemn.
3.A man is not established by wickedness,
But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4.An excellent wife is crown of her husband,
But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5.The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6.The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood,"
But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7.The wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the house of the righteous will stand.
8.A man will be commend according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9.Better is one who is slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honours himself but lacks bread.
10.A righteous man regards the life of his animal,
But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11.He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread,
But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12.The wicked covet the catch of evil men,
But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13.The wicked is ensnared by the trangression of his lips,
But the righteous will come through trouble.
14.A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth,
And the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
15.The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16.A fool's wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.
17.He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness deceit.
18. There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19. The truthful lip shall be established forever,
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20. Deceit is in the heart of those who who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21. No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22.Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are his delight.
23.A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24.The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slothful will be put to forced labor.
25. Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression,
But a good word makes it glad.
26. The righteous should choose his friends carefully,
For the way of the wicked leads them astray .
27. The slothful man does not roast what he took in hunting,
But diligence is man's precious possession.
28. In the way of righteousness is life,
And in its pathway there is no death.
Galatians - Chapter 5
Christian Liberty
1.Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.
2.Indeed I, Paul say to you that if you become circumised, Christ will profit you nothing.
3.And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law.
4.You have become enstranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.
5.For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
6.For in Christ Jesus neither circumsion nor uncircumsion avails anything, but faith working through love.
Love Fulfills the Law
7. You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth?
8.This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you.
9.A little leaven leavens the whole lump.
10. I have confidence in you, in the Lord; that you will have no other mind; but he who troubles you shall bear his judgement, whoever he is.
11.And I, brethen, if I still preach circumsion, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased.
12. I could wish that those who trouble you would even cut themselves off!
13. For you, brethen, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
14. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."
15. But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another!
Walking in the Spirit
16. I say then: Walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.19. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication,uncleanness, licentiousness,
20. idoltary,sorcery,hatred,contentions,jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
21. envy, murderss,drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I told you beforehand, just as I also told you in the time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22. But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,kindness,goodness, faithfulness,
23.gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
24.And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25.If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
26. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
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King James Version.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
When in Sorrow - A Reading from the book of John Chapter 14
- When in Sorrow - John Chapter 14 (Verse 1-6)
A Reading from the New Testament -
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
1."Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.
2."In My father's house are many mansions;If it were not so' I would have told you.
I go to prepare a place for you.
3."And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again and receive you to Myself;
that where I am, there you may be also.
4."And where I go you know, and the way you know."
5. Thomas said to him,"Lord, we do not know where You are going,
and how can we know the way?"
6.Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Proverbs - Chapter 11 - Verse 1 - 31
1. A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,
But a just weight is his delight.
2.When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
3. The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithfl will destroy them.
4.Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But the righteousness delivers from death.
5. The righteouness of the blameless will diect his way aright;
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6.The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be taken by their own lust.
7.When a wicked man dies,his expectation will perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
8.The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.
9.The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbour,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10.When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish there is shouting.
11.By the blessing of the upright, the city is exhalted;
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12.He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbour;
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
13.A talebearer reveals secrets;
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter
14.Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer for it;
But one who hates being surety is secure.
16.A gracious woman retains honor;
But ruthless men retain riches.
17.The merciful man does good for his own soul;
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18.The wicked man does deceptive work;
But to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.
19.As righteousness leads to life,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20.Those who are of a peverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But such as are blameless in their ways are His delight.
21.Though they join forces,the wicked will not go unpunished;
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
22.As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
23.The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24.There is one who scatters,yet increases more;
And there is one who with-holds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25.The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
26.The people will curse him who with-holds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27.He who diligently seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
28.He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
29.He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
30.The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins soul is wise.
31.If the righteous will be recompensed on earth,
How much more the wicked and the sinner.
------- THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION -------
But a just weight is his delight.
2.When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
3. The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithfl will destroy them.
4.Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But the righteousness delivers from death.
5. The righteouness of the blameless will diect his way aright;
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
6.The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be taken by their own lust.
7.When a wicked man dies,his expectation will perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.
8.The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.
9.The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbour,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10.When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish there is shouting.
11.By the blessing of the upright, the city is exhalted;
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12.He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbour;
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
13.A talebearer reveals secrets;
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter
14.Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer for it;
But one who hates being surety is secure.
16.A gracious woman retains honor;
But ruthless men retain riches.
17.The merciful man does good for his own soul;
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
18.The wicked man does deceptive work;
But to him who sows righteousness will be a sure reward.
19.As righteousness leads to life,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.
20.Those who are of a peverse heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But such as are blameless in their ways are His delight.
21.Though they join forces,the wicked will not go unpunished;
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
22.As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.
23.The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
24.There is one who scatters,yet increases more;
And there is one who with-holds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25.The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.
26.The people will curse him who with-holds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.
27.He who diligently seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.
28.He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.
29.He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
30.The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins soul is wise.
31.If the righteous will be recompensed on earth,
How much more the wicked and the sinner.
------- THE NEW KING JAMES VERSION -------
A Verse from the book of Isaiah
A reading from the book of Isaiah, Chapter 58 Verse 11
"The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones;you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail."
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