Scripture for Today

Scripture for Today

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  • Old Testament | Joshua 4:19-5:12 (with Pastor Nick Locke)

    Opening Song

    Jesus, Bread of Life by Audrey Assad and Fernando Ortega

    Lyrics

    Jesus bread of life manna from heaven
    Broken for the world
    Offered up for every man
    The feast of angels
    Becomes food for the weary
    And hungry hearts are filled
    When you open up your hand

    Oh Lord come fill us with your love

    This table laid for us
    There is more than enough
    Jesus bread of life

    Sister take what you need anything I own

    There is no famine here Jesus’ love will multiply
    Brother what’s mine is yours you are not alone
    There is no shortage here Jesus’ love satisfies
    Jesus’ love satisfies
    Passage:

    Musical Reflection

    “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” tune by Robert Jackson

    Reflection Notes

    TRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.

    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.

    12 min
  • Psalm | Psalm 51 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    White as Snow by David Hailes and Jonathan Ogden

    Lyrics:

    I cling to the lamb
    Who has purchased me with His own blood
    And I stand in His righteousness
    Washed by His mercy and love
    Though I fail a thousand times
    Lord Your mercies are new every morning
    Wash my heart clean
    Let me spirit be steadfast and strong

    All my sins like scarlet

    Will be white as snow
    Though they're red like crimson
    They will be as wool

    A broken and contrite heart

    You do not despise
    Wash over me
    Clean my heart clean my mind clean my eyes

    Passage:

    1 Have mercy on me,[a] O God,
    according to your steadfast love;
    according to your abundant mercy
    blot out my transgressions.
    2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
    and cleanse me from my sin!

    3 For I know my transgressions,

    and my sin is ever before me.
    4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
    and done what is evil in your sight,
    so that you may be justified in your words
    and blameless in your judgment.
    5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity,
    and in sin did my mother conceive me.
    6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,
    and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

    7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean;

    wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
    8 Let me hear joy and gladness;
    let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
    9 Hide your face from my sins,
    and blot out all my iniquities.
    10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
    and renew a right[b] spirit within me.
    11 Cast me not away from your presence,
    and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
    12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
    and uphold me with a willing spirit.

    13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways,

    and sinners will return to you.
    14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,
    O God of my salvation,
    and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.
    15 O Lord, open my lips,
    and my mouth will declare your praise.
    16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
    you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
    17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
    a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

    Musical Reflection:

    “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” tune by William Bradbury

    Reflection Notes:

    The tune BRADBURY is named for its composer, a New Englander from the first half of the nineteenth century. The sweet melody for the verses repeats, then is followed by a strong refrain.

    Prayer:

    Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen.
    -Old Anglican Prayer

    11 min

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Start or close your day with Scripture for Today! The word of God is always applicable and guides us through the hopes and challenges of our daily lives. Explore the episodes found below of our…