The Daily Practice

Matthew 14:1-12   New International Version     John the Baptist Beheaded At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus,   and he said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him." Now Herod had arrested John and bound him and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife,   for John h...

Ezekiel 33:21-33   New International Version     In the twelfth year of our exile, in the tenth month on the fifth day, a man who had escaped from Jerusalem came to me and said, "The city has fallen!"   Now the evening before the man arrived, the hand of the  Lord  was on me, and he opened my mouth before the man came to me in the morning. So my mouth was opened and I was no longer silent. Then th...

Galatians 1:19-2:10   New International Version     I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord's brother.   I assure you before God that what I am writing you is no lie. Then I went to Syria and Cilicia.   I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.   They only heard the report: "The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to des...

proverbs 25:15-28   New International Version     Through patience a ruler can be persuaded,      and a gentle tongue can break a bone. If you find honey, eat just enough—      too much of it, and you will vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house—      too much of you, and they will hate you. Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow      is one who gives false testimony against a neighbor. L...

1 John 3:19-4:6   New International Version     This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence:   If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.   Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God   and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do...

Luke 2:1-20   New International Version     In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.   (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)   And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belo...

Luke 1:39-56   New International Version     At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,   where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth.   When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.   In a loud voice she exclaimed: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will be...

Luke 1:26-38   New International Version     In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,   to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.   The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and w...

Matthew 1:18-25   New International Version     This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.   Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after h...

Luke 1:5-17   New International Version     In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron.   Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commands and decrees blamelessly.   But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and t...

Ezekiel 47:1-12   New International Version     The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.   He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate fac...

Psalm 119:33-40   New International Version     ה He Teach me,  Lord , the way of your decrees,      that I may follow it to the end. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law      and obey it with all my heart. Direct me in the path of your commands,      for there I find delight. Turn my heart toward your statutes      and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things...

Galatians 1:1-17   New International Version     Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—   and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,   who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the w...

Proverbs 23:19-21   New International Version     Saying 16 Listen, my son, and be wise,      and set your heart on the right path: Do not join those who drink too much wine      or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor,      and drowsiness clothes them in rags.   Proverbs 23:29-35   New International Version     Saying 19 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?      Who has strife...

Psalm 119:25-32   New International Version     ד Daleth I am laid low in the dust;      preserve my life according to your word. I gave an account of my ways and you answered me;      teach me your decrees. Cause me to understand the way of your precepts,      that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. My soul is weary with sorrow;      strengthen me according to your word. Keep me from deceitf...

Matthew 13:44-52   New International Version     The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.   When he found one of great value, he went away and sold ever...

1 Timothy 6:6-21   New International Version     But godliness with contentment is great gain.   For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.   But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.   Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.   For the love...

Proverbs 21:30-22:6   New International Version     There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan      that can succeed against the  Lord . The horse is made ready for the day of battle,      but victory rests with the  Lord . A good name is more desirable than great riches;      to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common:      The  Lord  is the Maker of them all. Th...

Psalm 109:16-31   New International Version     For he never thought of doing a kindness,      but hounded to death the poor      and the needy and the brokenhearted. He loved to pronounce a curse—      may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing—      may it be far from him. He wore cursing as his garment;      it entered into his body like water,      into his bones like oil. May i...

Psalm 109:1-15   New International Version     For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. My God, whom I praise,      do not remain silent, for people who are wicked and deceitful      have opened their mouths against me;      they have spoken against me with lying tongues. With words of hatred they surround me;      they attack me without cause. In return for my friendship they accuse me,     ...

Matthew 11:7-15   New International Version     As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John:  "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind?   If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings' palaces.   Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more...

  Psalm 108   New International Version     A song. A psalm of David. My heart, O God, is steadfast;      I will sing and make music with all my soul. Awake, harp and lyre!      I will awaken the dawn. I will praise you,  Lord , among the nations;      I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, higher than the heavens;      your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Be exalted, O G...

Matthew 11:1-6   New International Version     After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee. When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples   to ask him, "Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?" Jesus replied,  "Go back and report to John what you he...

Revelation 19:4-6   New International Version     The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried: "Amen, Hallelujah!" Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God,      all you his servants, you who fear him,      both great and small!" Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of ru...

Ezekiel 39:21-29   New International Version     "I will display my glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the punishment I inflict and the hand I lay on them.   From that day forward the people of Israel will know that I am the  Lord  their God.   And the nations will know that the people of Israel went into exile for their sin, because they were unfaithful to me. So I hid my face...