Scripture for Today

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  • John 4

    Passage:

    19 The woman said to him, “Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
    (John 4:19-24)

    Song:

    Here I Am to Worship (More Than Life) by Tim Hughes and Maverick City Music

    Lyrics:

    Light of the world

    You stepped down into darkness
    Opened my eyes let me see
    Beauty that made
    This heart adore You
    Hope of a life spent with You

    So here I am to worship

    Here I am to bow down
    Here I am to say that You're my God
    And You're altogether lovely
    Altogether worthy
    Altogether wonderful to me

    King of all days

    Oh so highly exalted
    Glorious in heaven above
    Humbly You came
    To the earth You created
    All for love's sake became poor

    You are more than life to me

    Prayer:

    O Lord my God, light of the blind, and strength of the weak; yes, also light of those that see, and strength of the strong—hearken unto my soul, and hear it crying out of the depths. Woe is me! . . . Lord, help us to turn and seek you; for not as we have forsaken our Creator have you forsaken your creation. Let us turn and seek you, for we know you are here in our heart, when we confess to you, when we cast ourselves upon you, and weep in your bosom, after all our rugged ways; and you gently wipe away our tears, and we weep the more for joy; because you, Lord—not man of flesh and blood—but you, Lord, who made us, remake and comfort us. Amen
    -Augustine

    9 min
  • Exodus 24

    Passage:

    3 Moses came and told the people all the words of the Lord and all the rules. And all the people answered with one voice and said, “All the words that the Lord has spoken we will do.” 4 And Moses wrote down all the words of the Lord. He rose early in the morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel. 5 And he sent young men of the people of Israel, who offered burnt offerings and sacrificed peace offerings of oxen to the Lord. 6 And Moses took half of the blood and put it in basins, and half of the blood he threw against the altar. 7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, “All that the Lord has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” 8 And Moses took the blood and threw it on the people and said, “Behold the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you in accordance with all these words.”

    15 Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the Lord dwelt on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it for six days. And on the seventh day he called to Moses out of the midst of the cloud. 17 Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people of Israel. 18 Moses entered the cloud and went up on the mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.

    (Exodus 24:3-8, 15-18)

    Song:

    Miraculous Salvation by Jon Guerra and Tenielle Neda

    Lyrics:

    In unexpected places
    In unpredicted ways
    You are bringing your salvation
    To people who need grace
    Oh miraculous salvation
    To save someone like I
    There's nothing in myself
    That You would desire
    But in Christ You plead my case
    In Christ You paid the cost
    Oh miraculous salvation
    That pursues the lost

    Through unexpected people

    You are working our change
    To an undeserving people
    You are lavishing your grace
    Oh miraculous salvation
    To save someone like I
    There's nothing in myself
    That You would desire
    But in Christ You plead my case
    In Christ You paid the cost
    Oh miraculous salvation
    The kindness of God

    And You keep Your covenant of love

    To a thousand generations
    The essence of God made manifest
    In the person of our Savior

    Oh the miracle of mercy

    Extravagance of Grace
    To take a heart of stone
    One with flesh replace
    Oh what humbling redemption
    Forgiveness freely gave
    Oh the miracle of mercy
    Extravagance of grace
    Miraculous salvation
    Nail upon the cross
    Miraculous salvation
    Bought by son of God
    Oh miraculous salvation
    That we know Your love
    Oh miraculous salvation
    Now we know Your love

    Prayer:

    Almighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover, our sworn enemies—the devil, the world, and our own flesh—do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual war, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen.
    — Zacharias Ursinus.

    8 min
  • John 2

    Passage:

    19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will you raise it up in three days?” 21 But he was speaking about the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.
    (John 2:19-22)

    Song:

    The King is in the Room by Alex Kissinger, Gideon Roberts, Haley Miller, Jacqueline Hughes, and Marco Ruiz

    Lyrics:

    When you come in
    My heart awakens
    Your mighty hand
    Is resting upon us now
    Jesus you're here right now

    When you move

    There's no mistaking
    We've seen the proof
    Your presence is all around
    Jesus you're here right now

    Let our hearts respond in worship

    Let us join with heaven's song
    Singing holy holy holy is the Lord
    Only one is worthy
    One deserves the highest praise
    Let our lives declare the glory of your name

    When you speak

    Miracles follow
    Your healing power
    Is meeting our faith right now
    Jesus you're here right now

    I'm in awe

    Of the wonders you've shown me
    My one response
    To worship you fully now
    Jesus you're here right now

    We see you moving now

    Heaven's touching down
    And anything can happen
    When the King is in the room
    We call upon your name
    The only name that saves
    El shaddai Emmanuel
    Come rest upon this place

    We see you moving now

    Heaven's touching down
    And anything can happen
    When the King is in the room
    One King we've come to praise
    Forever you will reign
    Come and have your way Lord
    As we glorify your name

    The King is in the room

    Prayer:

    “Almighty and Everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and are wont to give more than either we desire or deserve. Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.”
    —Gelasian Sacramentary

    10 min
  • Exodus 22

    Passage:

    1 “If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and kills it or sells it, he shall repay five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no bloodguilt for him, 3 but if the sun has risen on him, there shall be bloodguilt for him. He shall surely pay. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the stolen beast is found alive in his possession, whether it is an ox or a donkey or a sheep, he shall pay double.

    5 If a man causes a field or vineyard to be grazed over, or lets his beast loose and it feeds in another man’s field, he shall make restitution from the best in his own field and in his own vineyard. 6 If fire breaks out and catches in thorns so that the stacked grain or the standing grain or the field is consumed, he who started the fire shall make full restitution.

    7 If a man gives to his neighbor money or goods to keep safe, and it is stolen from the man’s house, then, if the thief is found, he shall pay double. 8 If the thief is not found, the owner of the house shall come near to God to show whether or not he has put his hand to his neighbor’s property. 9 For every breach of trust, whether it is for an ox, for a donkey, for a sheep, for a cloak, or for any kind of lost thing, of which one says, ‘This is it,’ the case of both parties shall come before God. The one whom God condemns shall pay double to his neighbor.”

    (Exodus 22:1-9)

    Song:

    The Zacchaeus Song by Sandra McCracken and Paul Zach

    Lyrics:

    Jesus our Lord came to seek and to save
    He sought me out and He called me by name
    Foolish and proud, like a sheep gone astray
    He said: Child, to your house I will come today

    Much I have gained but I'll give even more

    Half of my wealth it was robbed from the poor
    O this injustice! Lord, help me restore
    For you called me by name and said: Sin no more

    Salvation has come

    Salvation has come to this house today

    He said it's more blessed to give than receive

    To open my hands to the one's I've deceived
    To bring reparation of all I have thieved
    Hallelujah, hallelujah, yes, now I can see

    Salvation has come

    Salvation has come to this house today
    What I've taken from the poor: I will give it all away
    And their cries won't be i - gnored: I will give it all away
    Let Your justice be re - stored: I will give it all away
    What I thought was mine is yours: I will give it all away

    Jesus our Lord comes to seek and to save

    The broken, the lost, and the sheep gone astray
    O lay down your treasures, for they're just golden chains
    He say: Child, I will come to your house today

    Prayer:

    “O heavenly Father, whose law is perfect, converting the soul; a sure testimony, giving wisdom to the unlearned, and enlightening the eyes—we humbly implore you, through your boundless goodness, to enlighten our blind intellect by your Holy Spirit, so that we may truly understand and profess your law and live according to it. Since it has pleased you, most merciful Father, to reveal the mysteries of your will only to the little ones; and since you look to him alone who is of a humble and contrite spirit, who has reverence for your Word, grant us a humble spirit and keep us from all fleshly wisdom, which is enmity against you. Bring to the right way those who stray from the truth, so that we all may unanimously serve you in holiness and righteousness, all the days of our life. We ask this from you, most merciful Father, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
    —Martin Micronius

    8 min
  • Luke 24

    Passage:

    13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.”

    25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

    (Luke 24:13-27)

    Song:

    In the Garden by Charles Austin Miles and Josh Garrels

    Lyrics:

    And He walks with me
    And He talks with me
    And He tells me I am His own
    And the joy we share as we tarry there
    None other has ever known

    I come to the garden alone

    While the dew is still on the roses
    And the voice I hear falling on my ear
    The Son of God discloses

    He speaks and the sound of His voice

    Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
    And the melody that He gave to me
    Within my heart is ringing

    I'd stay in the garden with Him

    Tho' the night around me be falling
    But He bids me go thro' the voice of woe
    His voice to me is calling

    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.
    -The Book of Common Prayer

    8 min
  • Exodus 18

    Passage:

    13 The next day Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from morning till evening. 14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning till evening?” 15 And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God; 16 when they have a dispute, they come to me, and I decide between one person and another, and I make them know the statutes of God and his laws.” 17 Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.”
    (Exodus 18:13-18 ESV)

    Song:

    Heart of God by Aodhan King and Jonas Myrin

    Lyrics:

    Here I stand before You now
    As honestly as I know how
    Broken by the days gone by
    Spirit help my soul to rise

    I try my best but still I fail

    And even then You're with me there
    You remind me I’m a child of God
    Regardless of the things I’ve done
    My hope is found in perfect love

    Your mercy triumphs over judgment

    Love wider than horizons
    Stronger than all sin
    Lord Your kindness
    Leads us to repentance
    To the heart of God
    Your heart oh God
    Is all I want

    Oh they say that it's impossible

    To ever save a sinner’s soul
    But my God says to the prodigal
    My beloved one You're welcome home

    All to Jesus I surrender

    All to Him I freely give
    I will ever love and trust Him
    In His presence daily live oh

    Here I stand before You now

    As honestly as I know how
    Regardless of the things I've done
    My hope is found in perfect love
    Oh my hope is found in Your open arms

    Prayer:

    O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, you have safely brought us to the beginning of this day—defend us in the same with your mighty power, and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by your governance, to do always that which is right eous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    — Book of Common Prayer (1552)

    10 min
  • Luke 20

    Passage:

    9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. 10 When the time came, he sent a servant to the tenants, so that they would give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat him and sent him away empty-handed. 11 And he sent another servant. But they also beat and treated him shamefully and sent him away empty-handed. 12 And he sent yet a third. This one also they wounded and cast out. 13 Then the owner of the vineyard said, ‘What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; perhaps they will respect him.’ 14 But when the tenants saw him, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir. Let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.’ 15 And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them? 16 He will come and destroy those tenants and give the vineyard to others.” When they heard this, they said, “Surely not!” 17 But he looked directly at them and said, “What then is this that is written:

    ‘The stone that the builders rejected

    has become the cornerstone’?

    18 Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone, it will crush him.” 19 The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people.

    (Luke 20:9-19 ESV)

    Song:

    Unless The Lord Builds This House (Psalm 127:1-2)

    Lyrics:

    Unless the Lord builds this house
    Those who build labor in vain
    Unless the Lord guards these gates
    Those who watch keep watch in vain

    In vain we rise up early

    In vain we stay up late
    Chasing the bread of anxious toil
    When rest is the gift of God

    Unless the Lord builds this house

    Those who build labor in vain
    Unless the Lord guards these gates
    Those who watch keep watch in vain

    In vain we rise up early

    In vain we stay up late
    Chasing the bread of anxious toil
    When rest is the gift of God

    The Lord gives his beloved sleep

    So let me rest
    Let me rest

    Unless the Lord builds this house

    Those who build labor in vain
    Unless the Lord guards these gates
    Those who watch keep watch in vain

    In vain we rise up early

    In vain we stay up late
    Chasing the bread of anxious toil
    When rest is the gift of God
    Chasing the bread of anxious toil
    When rest is the gift of God

    Prayer:

    Almighty God, heavenly Father, we ask you to work in us by your Holy Spirit, so that we may rightly know you, and sanctify, glorify, and praise you in all your works, in which shine forth your omnipotence, wisdom, goodness, righteousness, mercy, and truth. Grant us also that we may so direct our whole life—thoughts, words, and deeds—that your name is not blasphemed because of us, but honored and praised. Amen.
    —Zacharias Ursinus

    8 min
  • Exodus 16

    Passage:

    2 And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, 3 and the people of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
    4 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I am about to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law or not. 5 On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather daily.” 6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the people of Israel, “At evening you shall know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 7 and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your grumbling against the LORD. For what are we, that you grumble against us?” 8 And Moses said, “When the LORD gives you in the evening meat to eat and in the morning bread to the full, because the LORD has heard your grumbling that you grumble against him—what are we? Your grumbling is not against us but against the LORD.”
    (Exodus 16:2-8 ESV)

    Song:

    Manna (After All This Time) by Chris Renzema

    Lyrics:

    Feels like 40 years since I saw that burning bush
    And even longer still
    Since I felt the heat from that flame
    And if I'm being honest with You
    Sure hoped there'd be a few
    More of those along the way
    But I still believe You're here even in the waiting

    'Cause after all these years I still love You

    And after all these years
    I'll still praise Your holy name
    'Cause even when I've lost my taste for manna
    It comes from Heaven all the same every day
    It comes from Heaven all the same

    Feels like 40 years since I saw You split the sea

    And even longer still
    Since You split this heart in me
    And I don't know why
    Some days I just get so afraid
    That meeting You was just a dream
    So when I'm falling asleep
    Would You come wake some faith in me

    'Cause after all these years I still love You

    And after all these years
    I'll still praise Your holy name
    'Cause even when I've lost my taste for manna
    It comes from Heaven all the same
    (comes from Heaven all the same)
    Even when I've lost my taste for manna
    It comes from Heaven all the same every day
    It comes from Heaven all the same

    Whether or not I recognize

    The miracle hidden in the mundane
    Oh the bread of Heaven's offered either way

    Prayer:

    O Lord, have mercy upon us.
    O Christ, have mercy upon us.
    O Spirit, have mercy upon us.
    O God the Father in heaven, we beseech you, hear us.
    O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, we beseech you, hear us.
    O God the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, we beseech you, hear us.
    Be gracious unto us. Spare us, good Lord.
    Be gracious unto us. Help us, good Lord.
    Be gracious unto us. Save us, good Lord,
    from our sin, from our errors, from all evil.
    Good Lord, deliver us.
    Lord, have mercy upon us. Amen.
    — Gregory the Great

    9 min
  • Luke 18

    Passage:

    13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.
    17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.
    22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
    (Luke 18:13-14, 17, 22 ESV)

    Song:

    Jesus Strong and Kind / Jesus Loves Me by Anna Bartlett Warner, Colin Buchanan, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, and William Batchelder Bradbury

    Lyrics:

    Jesus said that if I thirst
    I should come to Him
    No one else can satisfy
    I should come to Him

    Jesus said if I am weak

    I should come to Him
    No one else can be my strength
    I should come to Him

    For the Lord is good and faithful

    He will keep us day and night
    We can always run to Jesus
    Jesus strong and kind

    Jesus said that if I fear

    I should come to Him
    No one else can be my shield
    I should come to Him

    Jesus said if I am lost

    He will come to me
    And He showed me on that cross
    He will come to me

    Jesus strong and kind

    Jesus loves me this I know

    For the Bible tells me so
    Little ones to Him belong
    They are weak but He is strong

    Yes Jesus loves me

    Yes Jesus loves me
    Yes Jesus loves me
    The Bible tells me so

    The Bible tells me so

    Prayer:

    O Almighty God, Father and Lord of all creatures, you have disposed all things and all chances so as may best glorify your wisdom, and serve the ends of your justice, and magnify your mercy, by secret and undiscernible ways bringing out of evil—I most humbly implore you to give me wisdom from above, that I may adore you, and admire your ways and footsteps, which are in the great deep and not to be searched out; teach me to submit to your providence in all things, to be content in all changes of persons and condition; to be temperate in prosperity, and to read my duty in the lines of your mercy; and in adversity to be meek, patient, and resigned; and to look through the cloud, that I may wait for consolation of the Lord, and the day of redemption; in the meantime doing my duty with an unwearied diligence and an undisturbed resolution, having no fondness for the vanities or possessions of this world, but laying up my hopes in heaven, and being strengthened with the spirit of the inner man, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
    — Jeremy Taylor

    9 min
  • Exodus 14

    Passage:

    13 And Moses said to the people, “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.”

    21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. 22 And the people of Israel went into the midst of the sea on dry ground, the waters being a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.

    30 Thus the Lord saved Israel that day from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. 31 Israel saw the great power that the Lord used against the Egyptians, so the people feared the Lord, and they believed in the Lord and in his servant Moses.

    (Exodus 14:13-14, 21-22, 30-31 ESV)

    Song:

    Red Sea Road by Christa Wells, Ellie Holcomb, and Nicole Witt

    Lyrics:

    We’ve buried dreams
    Laid them deep into the earth behind us
    Said our goodbyes
    At the grave but everything reminds us
    God knows we ache when He asks us to go on
    How do we go on

    We will (So we'll) (And we'll) sing to our souls

    We won’t bury our hope
    Where He leads us to go there’s a red sea road
    When we can’t see the way He will part the waves
    And we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road

    How can we trust

    When you say you will deliver us
    From all of this pain
    That threatens to take over us well
    Well this desert’s dry but the ocean may consume
    And we’re scared to follow you

    Oh help us believe

    You are faithful you’re faithful
    When our hearts are breaking
    You are faithful you’re faithful
    Oh grant us eyes to see
    You are faithful you’re faithful
    Teach us to sing
    You are faithful you’re faithful
    You’re faithful

    No we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road

    No we’ll never walk alone down a red sea road

    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.
    -The Book of Common Prayer

    8 min

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