Slow Bible

Philippians 3:12-14 (from the Archive)New Living Translation12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, throug...

Psalm 133New Living Translation1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.3 Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion.And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.Music: "Res...

Exodus 33:12-17 (from the Archive)New Living Translation12 One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favourably on you.’ 13 If it is true that you look favourably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favour. And remember that this nation is your very own people.”14 The Lord repl...

Colossians 3:16-17New Living Translation16 Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. 17 And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa WigginsUsed with permission.

Isaiah 49:14-16 (from the Archive)New Living Translation14 Yet Jerusalem says, “The Lord has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us.”15 “Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne?But even if that were possible, I would not forget you!16 See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa WigginsUsed with permission.

John 14:1-4New Living Translation14 “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. 2 There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? 3 When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa WigginsUsed with permission.

Deuteronomy 30:11-14 (from the Archive)New Living Translation11 “This command I am giving you today is not too difficult for you, and it is not beyond your reach. 12 It is not kept in heaven, so distant that you must ask, ‘Who will go up to heaven and bring it down so we can hear it and obey?’ 13 It is not kept beyond the sea, so far away that you must ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to bring it to us so we can hear it and obey?’ 14 No, the message is very close at hand; it is on your lips and i...

John 14:15-1New Living TranslationJesus Promises the Holy Spirit15 “If you love me, obey my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor, (or Comforter, or Encourager or Advocate), who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world at large cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you. Music: "Rest in the S...

Psalm 130:5-7 (from the Archive)New Living Translation5 I am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.6 I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.7 O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa WigginsUsed with permission.

John 21 v 15-19New Living Translation15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third ti...

Psalm 103:8-13 (from the Archive)New Living Translation8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.9 He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.10 He does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.11 For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.12 He has removed our sins as far from...

John 20:26-29New Living Translation26 Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!”28 “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed.29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Bles...

Revelation 3:20-22 (from the Archive)New Living Translation20 “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. 21 Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.22 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.”Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa WigginsUsed with ...

John 20:19-23New Living TranslationJesus Appears to His Disciples19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and...

Jeremiah 6:16 (from the Archive)New Living Translation16 This is what the Lord says:“Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins,Used with permission.

Isaiah 53:3-7New International Version3 He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain.Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering,yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;the punishment th...

Psalm 77:11-14 (from the Archive)New Living Translation11 But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.12 They are constantly in my thoughts. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.13 O God, your ways are holy. Is there any god as mighty as you?14 You are the God of great wonders! You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggin...

Isaiah 42:1-4English Standard Version AnglicisedThe Lord's Chosen Servant42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights;I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street;3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice.4 He will not...

Titus 3 v 3-7 (from the Archive)3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But—When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus ...

John 13 v1-5, 12-17Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.[a] 2 It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas,[b] son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. 4 So he got up from the table, ...

Song of Solomon 2:10-13 (from the Archive)New Living Translation10 My lover said to me, “Rise up, my darling! Come away with me, my fair one!11 Look, the winter is past, and the rains are over and gone.12 The flowers are springing up, the season of singing birds has come, and the cooing of turtledoves fills the air.13 The fig trees are forming young fruit, and the fragrant grapevines are blossoming.Rise up, my darli...

2 Corinthians 12:7-10Good News Translation7 But to keep me from being puffed up with pride because of the many wonderful things I saw, I was given a painful physical ailment, which acts as Satan's messenger to beat me and keep me from being proud. 8 Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. 9 But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the prot...

John 9:1-7 (from the Archive)New Living TranslationJesus Heals a Man Born Blind9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him. 4 We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, ...

Luke 6:6-11New Living TranslationJesus Heals on the Sabbath6 On another Sabbath day, a man with a deformed right hand was in the synagogue while Jesus was teaching. 7 The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees watched Jesus closely. If he healed the man’s hand, they planned to accuse him of working on the Sabbath.8 But Jesus knew their thoughts. He said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand in front of everyone.” So the man came forward. 9 Then Jesus said to his critics, “I ...