Scripture for Today

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  • Psalm 112

    Passage:

    1 Hallelujah!
    Happy is the person who fears the Lord,
    taking great delight in his commands.
    2 His descendants will be powerful in the land;
    the generation of the upright will be blessed.
    3 Wealth and riches are in his house,
    and his righteousness endures forever.
    4 Light shines in the darkness for the upright.
    He is gracious, compassionate, and righteous.
    5 Good will come to the one who lends generously
    and conducts his business fairly.
    6 He will never be shaken.
    The righteous one will be remembered forever.
    7 He will not fear bad news;
    his heart is confident, trusting in the Lord.
    8 His heart is assured; he will not fear.
    In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.
    9 He distributes freely to the poor;
    his righteousness endures forever.
    His horn will be exalted in honor.
    10 The wicked one will see it and be angry;
    he will gnash his teeth in despair.
    The desire of the wicked leads to ruin. -- Psalms 112:1-10 (CSB)

    Song:

    Those Who Fear the Lord (Psalm 112) by Wendell Kimbrough

    Lyrics:

    Those who fear the Lord love what God commands
    See their children grow mighty in the land
    They will be the light when the darkness falls
    They will be the help everyone else calls

    Storms will surely come enemies will rage

    Those who fear the Lord will not be afraid
    Look into the future far as you can see
    Those who fear the Lord will be flourishing

    Wicked men will grow angrier with hate

    Those who fear the Lord they will still give grace
    Steady in their hearts giving to the poor
    Merciful and just those who fear the Lord
    Abbreviated Passage:

    Prayer:

    Lord, I thank you that you give us the bread of life. All around me people are looking for meaning, satisfaction, freedom, connection. But these are all aspects of deep spiritual hunger, and only your grace and your face can satisfy that. Keep me from their cosmic wild goose chases. Let me taste and see that you are good. Amen.

    8 min
  • Psalm 81:1-10

    Passage:

    1 Sing for joy to God our strength;
    shout in triumph to the God of Jacob.
    2 Lift up a song—play the tambourine,
    the melodious lyre, and the harp.
    3 Blow the ram’s horn on the day of our feasts
    during the new moon
    and during the full moon.
    4 For this is a statute for Israel,
    an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

    5 He set it up as a decree for Joseph

    when he went throughout the land of Egypt.
    I heard an unfamiliar language:
    6 “I relieved his shoulder from the burden;
    his hands were freed from carrying the basket.
    7 You called out in distress, and I rescued you;
    I answered you from the thundercloud.
    I tested you at the Waters of Meribah. Selah
    8 Listen, my people, and I will admonish you.
    Israel, if you would only listen to me!
    9 There must not be a strange god among you;
    you must not bow down to a foreign god.
    10 I am the LORD your God,
    who brought you up from the land of Egypt.
    Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it.
    (Psalm 81:1-10 CSB)

    Song:

    Psalm 81 by Poor Bishop Hooper

    Lyrics:

    Sing aloud to God, our strength
    Shout for joy to the God of Jacob
    Raise a song, sound the tambourine
    With the lyre and harp

    Blow the horn on the Day of Feasts

    To the moon for it is a statute
    This is Israel's decree
    From the land of Egypt

    And I hear a language that I had not known

    I hear a language that I had not known
    Oh, I hear a language that I had not known
    I hear a language that I had not known

    "I delivered your shoulder from the burden you were carrying

    I answered your distress from the secret place of thundering
    Listen, listen, My people, to My warning
    Listen, listen, My people, to My warning
    There will be no strange and foreign gods among you
    For I am the Lord, your God
    There will be no strange and foreign gods among you
    For I am the Lord, your God
    There will be no strange and foreign gods among you
    For I am the Lord, your God"

    I would feed you with the finest wheat

    With honey from the rock, so satisfying
    I would feed you with the finest wheat
    With honey from the rock, so satisfying
    I would feed you with the finest wheat
    With honey from the rock, so satisfying
    I would feed you with the finest wheat
    With honey from the rock, so satisfying

    Abbreviated Passage:

    1 Sing for joy to God our strength;
    shout in triumph to the God of Jacob.
    2 Lift up a song—play the tambourine,
    the melodious lyre, and the harp.
    3 Blow the ram’s horn on the day of our feasts
    during the new moon
    and during the full moon.
    4 For this is a statute for Israel,
    an ordinance of the God of Jacob.

    Prayer:

    Lord, my mind has no inclination to fix itself on you and your worthiness, purity, and beauty. My thoughts attach to useless things. Help me turn them toward you and your grace habitually, all day, so that I can “make music in my heart” (Ephesians 5:19) to you. Amen.
    -Tim Keller

    8 min
  • John 6:25-35

    Passage:

    25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”

    26 Jesus answered, “Truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. 27 Don’t work for the food that perishes but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set his seal of approval on him.”

    28 “What can we do to perform the works of God? ” they asked.

    29 Jesus replied, “This is the work of God ​— ​that you believe in the one he has sent.”

    30 “What sign, then, are you going to do so that we may see and believe you? ” they asked. “What are you going to perform? 31 Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, just as it is written: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.”

    32 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, Moses didn’t give you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

    34 Then they said, “Sir, give us this bread always.”

    35 “I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them.“No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again. -- John 6:25-35 (CSB)

    Song:

    You Set a Table by Kip Fox

    Lyrics:

    I have seen still waters
    I have walked their shores
    In the midst of darkness
    Through the fiercest storms

    Because

    You set a table before me
    And prepare a feast
    You pour the wine in the presence of my enemies

    In the gravest valleys

    I am not afraid
    Of the foes around me
    Or the claims they make

    Oh my cup overflows

    Oh you restore my soul
    Abbreviated Passage:

    Prayer:

    Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

    7 min
  • Hebrews 4:12-16

    Passage:

    12 For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 No creature is hidden from him, but all things are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give an account.

    14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens ​— ​Jesus the Son of God ​— ​let us hold fast to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.

    -- Hebrews 4:12-16 (CSB)

    Song:

    Show Us Christ by Bob Kauflin and Doug Plank

    Lyrics:

    Prepare our hearts O God
    Help us to receive
    Break the hard and stony ground
    Help our unbelief
    Plant Your Word down deep in us
    'Cause it to bear fruit
    Open up our ears to hear
    Lead us in Your truth

    Show us Christ show us Christ

    O God reveal Your glory
    Through the preaching of Your Word
    Until every heart confesses Christ is Lord

    Your Word is living light

    Upon our darkened eyes
    Guards us through temptations
    Makes the simple wise
    Your Word is food for famished ones
    Freedom for the slave
    Riches for the needy soul
    Come speak to us today

    Where else can we go Lord

    Where else can we go
    You have the words of eternal life

    Prayer:

    Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith;
    Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.
    O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console;
    To be understood as to understand;
    To be loved as to love.
    For it is in giving that we receive;
    It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
    And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
    [St. Francis of Assisi (ca. 1181–1226)]

    10 min
  • Psalm 91

    Passage:

    1 The one who lives under the protection of the Most High
    dwells in the shadow of the Almighty.
    2 I will say concerning the Lord, who is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God in whom I trust:
    3 He himself will rescue you from the bird trap,
    from the destructive plague.
    4 He will cover you with his feathers;
    you will take refuge under his wings.
    His faithfulness will be a protective shield.
    5 You will not fear the terror of the night,
    the arrow that flies by day,
    6 the plague that stalks in darkness,
    or the pestilence that ravages at noon.
    7 Though a thousand fall at your side
    and ten thousand at your right hand,
    the pestilence will not reach you.
    8 You will only see it with your eyes
    and witness the punishment of the wicked.
    9 Because you have made the Lord ​— ​my refuge,
    the Most High ​— ​your dwelling place,
    10 no harm will come to you;
    no plague will come near your tent.
    11 For he will give his angels orders concerning you,
    to protect you in all your ways.
    12 They will support you with their hands
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
    13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
    you will trample the young lion and the serpent.
    14 Because he has his heart set on me,
    I will deliver him;
    I will protect him because he knows my name.
    15 When he calls out to me, I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble.
    I will rescue him and give him honor.
    16 I will satisfy him with a long life
    and show him my salvation. -- Psalms 91:1-16 (CSB)

    Song:

    Psalm 91 by Jonathan Ogden

    Lyrics:

    I will not fear
    The arrows or the night
    As thousands fall
    To my left and to my right

    I will abide in the safety of your shadow

    Under your wings my heart will find its rest

    The wicked fall

    And with my eyes I see
    But your faithfulness
    Will be a shield to me

    Cause I have made my dwelling place in You God

    And Im not afraid cause I am held by You God

    Here in Your presence I find my refuge oh Lord

    And here in the secret I hear you whisper to me
    Here in Your presence I find my refuge oh Lord
    And here in the secret I hear you whisper to me

    Prayer:

    Set us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    9 min
  • Isaiah 53:4-12

    Passage:

    4 Yet he himself bore our sicknesses,
    and he carried our pains;
    but we in turn regarded him stricken,
    struck down by God, and afflicted.
    5 But he was pierced because of our rebellion,
    crushed because of our iniquities;
    punishment for our peace was on him,
    and we are healed by his wounds.
    6 We all went astray like sheep;
    we all have turned to our own way;
    and the Lord has punished him
    for the iniquity of us all.
    7 He was oppressed and afflicted,
    yet he did not open his mouth.
    Like a lamb led to the slaughter
    and like a sheep silent before her shearers,
    he did not open his mouth.
    8 He was taken away because of oppression and judgment,
    and who considered his fate?
    For he was cut off from the land of the living;
    he was struck because of my people’s rebellion.
    9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked,
    but he was with a rich man at his death,
    because he had done no violence
    and had not spoken deceitfully.
    10 Yet the Lord was pleased to crush him severely.
    When you make him a guilt offering,
    he will see his seed, he will prolong his days,
    and by his hand, the Lord’s pleasure will be accomplished.
    11 After his anguish,
    he will see light and be satisfied.
    By his knowledge,
    my righteous servant will justify many,
    and he will carry their iniquities.
    12 Therefore I will give him the many as a portion,
    and he will receive the mighty as spoil,
    because he willingly submitted to death,
    and was counted among the rebels;
    yet he bore the sin of many
    and interceded for the rebels. -- Isaiah 53:4-12 (CSB)

    Song:

    Isaiah 53 by Aaron Shust

    Lyrics:

    He had no form or beauty
    That we should even look at Him
    Rejected and despised our faces turned away
    But by His bruises we were healed

    And He was wounded because of our sins

    The Suffering Servant
    He was wounded because of our sins
    He never deserved it
    By His bruises we were healed

    Surely He bore our grief

    And carried all our suffering
    Taking our punishment bringing us shalom
    By His bruises we were healed

    Taken away to die

    But silent as a lamb would be
    It pleased the heart of God
    To crush the Righteous One
    The will of ADONAI to crush His only Son

    Prayer:

    Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

    10 min
  • Galatians 4:8-20

    Sunday’s Sermon:

    Aliso Creek Church Podcast

    Passage:

    8 But in the past, since you didn’t know God, you were enslaved to things that by nature are not gods. 9 But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? 10 You are observing special days, months, seasons, and years. 11 I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.

    12 I beg you, brothers and sisters: Become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You have not wronged me; 13 you know that previously I preached the gospel to you because of a weakness of the flesh. 14 You did not despise or reject me though my physical condition was a trial for you. On the contrary, you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus himself.

    15 Where, then, is your blessing? For I testify to you that, if possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me. 16 So then, have I become your enemy because I told you the truth? 17 They court you eagerly, but not for good. They want to exclude you from me, so that you would pursue them. 18 But it is always good to be pursued in a good manner—and not just when I am with you. 19 My children, I am again suffering labor pains for you until Christ is formed in you. 20 I would like to be with you right now and change my tone of voice, because I don’t know what to do about you.

    (Galatians 4:8-20 CSB)

    Song:

    Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

    Lyrics:

    What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer
    There is no more for heaven now to give
    He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom
    My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace.

    To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

    For my life is wholly bound to His
    Oh how strange and divine, I can sing all is mine
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    The night is dark but I am not forsaken

    For by my side, the Savior He will stay
    I labor on in weakness and rejoicing
    For in my need, His power is displayed.

    To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

    Through the deepest valley He will lead
    Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven

    The future sure, the price it has been paid
    For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon
    And He was raised to overthrow the grave.

    To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

    Jesus now and ever is my plea
    Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    With every breath I long to follow Jesus

    For He has said that He will bring me home
    And day by day, I know He will renew me
    Until I stand with joy before the throne.

    To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

    All the glory is evermore to Him
    When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

    All the glory is evermore to Him
    When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat

    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
    Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    10 min
  • Mark 10:17-31

    Passage:

    17 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? ”

    18 “Why do you call me good? ” Jesus asked him. “No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: Do not murder; do not commit adultery; do not steal; do not bear false witness; do not defraud; honor your father and mother. ”

    20 He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these from my youth.”

    21 Looking at him, Jesus loved him and said to him,“You lack one thing: Go, sell all you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 But he was dismayed by this demand, and he went away grieving, because he had many possessions.

    23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples,“How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! ”

    24 The disciples were astonished at his words. Again Jesus said to them,“Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.”

    26 They were even more astonished, saying to one another, “Then who can be saved? ”

    27 Looking at them, Jesus said,“With man it is impossible, but not with God, because all things are possible with God.”

    28 Peter began to tell him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.”

    29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said,“there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for my sake and for the sake of the gospel, 30 who will not receive a hundred times more, now at this time ​— ​houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions ​— ​and eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.”

    -- Mark 10:17-31 (CSB)

    Song:

    Believe For It by CeCe Winans, Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, and Mitch Wong

    Lyrics:

    They say this mountain can't be moved
    They say these chains will never break
    But they don't know You like we do
    There is power in Your name

    We've heard that there is no way through

    We've heard the tide will never change
    They haven't seen what You can do
    There is power in Your name
    So much power in Your name

    Move the immovable

    Break the unbreakable
    God we believe
    God we believe for it
    From the impossible
    We'll see a miracle
    God we believe
    God we believe for it

    We know that hope is never lost

    Oh for there is still an empty grave
    God we believe no matter what
    There is power in Your name
    So much power in Your name

    You are the way when there seems to be no way

    We trust in You God You have the final say

    You said it

    I believe it
    You said it
    It is done

    God we believe for it

    Prayer:

    Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    12 min
  • Hebrews 3:1-6

    Passage:

    1 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
    2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was in all God’s household. 3 For Jesus is considered worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder has more honor than the house. 4 Now every house is built by someone, but the one who built everything is God. 5 Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s household, as a testimony to what would be said in the future. 6 But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast. -- Hebrews 3:1-6 (CSB)

    Song:

    Faithful by Camaryn Avers and Erik Nieder
    Lyrics:
    Lord you search me how you know me
    You perceive my every thought from afar
    In all my wandering still you love me
    King of glory you pursue my anxious heart

    Even when I’m not you're faithful

    Even when I doubt your truth holds
    Even when I’m lost you won’t let me go
    When my heart is dry your grace flows
    No matter where I run I’m not far from home
    Yea I may be weak but you’re able
    Even when I’m not you’re faithful
    Even when I’m not you’re faithful

    Lord you search me how you know me

    You perceive my every thought from afar
    In all my wandering still you love me
    King of glory you pursue my anxious heart

    Where can I go from your spirit

    Where can I hide from your face
    Where can I flee from your presence
    Where would I go where would I go
    If I rise to the heavens you’re with me
    If I fall to the depths of the sea
    Even there it’s your hand that will lead me
    Wherever I go wherever I go

    Prayer:

    ​​O God, our refuge and strength, true source of all godliness: Graciously hear the devout prayers of your Church, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
    -The Book of Common Prayer

    9 min
  • Psalm 90:1-12

    Passage:

    1 Lord, you have been our refuge
    in every generation.
    2 Before the mountains were born,
    before you gave birth to the earth and the world,
    from eternity to eternity, you are God.
    3 You return mankind to the dust,
    saying, “Return, descendants of Adam.”
    4 For in your sight a thousand years
    are like yesterday that passes by,
    like a few hours of the night.
    5 You end their lives; they sleep.
    They are like grass that grows in the morning —
    6 in the morning it sprouts and grows;
    by evening it withers and dries up.
    7 For we are consumed by your anger;
    we are terrified by your wrath.
    8 You have set our iniquities before you,
    our secret sins in the light of your presence.
    9 For all our days ebb away under your wrath;
    we end our years like a sigh.
    10 Our lives last seventy years
    or, if we are strong, eighty years.
    Even the best of them are struggle and sorrow;
    indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away.
    11 Who understands the power of your anger?
    Your wrath matches the fear that is due you.
    12 Teach us to number our days carefully
    so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts. -- Psalms 90:1-12 (CSB)

    Song:

    Psalm 90 (Satisfy Us With Your Love)

    Lyrics:
    You have been our dwelling place
    Oh everlasting God
    Before You formed the mountain tops
    You were before it all
    And soon our lives turn back to dust

    When the sun comes up

    Satisfy us
    Before the day has passed us by
    Before our hearts forget
    All Your goodness
    Satisfy us with Your love

    The wrath of God poured out for sin

    On Jesus crucified
    Consider Him our hiding place
    Our shelter is alive
    Because He lived and died for us

    Teach us Lord

    To number our days on earth
    Give us more
    Wisdom in the secret heart
    As You display amazing grace
    Through Jesus Christ for us

    When the sun comes up

    Satisfy us
    Before the day has passed us by
    Before our hearts give up
    Spirit fill us
    Satisfy us with Your love

    Satisfy us with Your love

    Satisfy us with Your love

    Prayer:

    Almighty God, the fountain of wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking—we ask you to have compassion upon our weaknesses; and those things, which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, grant to give us for the worthiness of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
    -Book of Common Prayer (1552)

    10 min

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