My own collections of Scripture verses arranged thematically with a brief after-word of my own
The Tabernacle with all its gold and skilfully woven and embroidered beauty has been set up according to God’s specific requirements. The leaders of the tribes of Israel have brought their gifts for the dedication of the altar over the span of twelve days–silver platters and basins full of grain, gold urns of incense, bulls […]
Tormented by thirst, they continued to complain… After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said…”I thirst.” For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet he did not sin—So then, those […]
You will know that I am the LORD, O people of Israel, when I have honoured my name by treating you mercifully in spite of your wickedness, says the Sovereign Lord—he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities—But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that […]
My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises! Wake up, my soul! For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens. May your glory shine over all the earth.* I’m awakening my soul […]
“Stand up, son of man,” said the voice. “I want to speak with you…I am sending you to the nation of Israel, a nation that is rebelling against me…I am sending you to say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says!’ And whether they listen or not—for they are rebels—at least they will […]