BibleGateway: Exodus 1 ESV Text: Exodus 1 KJV Text: Exodus 1:1-22 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 1:      1 Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and… Over three hundred years after Israel and his descendants settle in Egypt, a new king rises to power over Egypt. Afraid of the numerous Hebrews, he afflicts them with heavy labor and commands that every male child of the Hebrews be killed.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 60 ESV Text: Isaiah 60 KJV Text: Isaiah 60:1-22 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 60:      1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.… Israel will be glorified in the coming of the Redeemer, and the Lord will be glorified in the righteousness of His people.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 59 ESV Text: Isaiah 59 KJV Text: Isaiah 59:1-21 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 59:      1 Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it… Sin has created a barrier between God and man. The Lord will judge His people in righteousness. The good news is that the Lord will provide a Redeemer.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 58 ESV Text: Isaiah 58 KJV Text: Isaiah 58:1-14 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 58:      1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression,… Isaiah condemns the hypocritical fasting of those who continue to live in wickedness. Isaiah promises blessing to those who fast in faithfulness and sincerity.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 57 ESV Text: Isaiah 57 KJV Text: Isaiah 57:1-21 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 57:      1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none… Isaiah exposes the futility of the idolatry of Israel. At the same time, Isaiah proclaims comfort for the contrite.

BibleGateway: 1 Peter 1 ESV Text: 1 Peter 1 KJV Text: 1Peter 1:1-25 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 1:      1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia,… Though we endure suffering in this life, we have joy and hope by faith in Jesus Christ. We are called to live lives of holiness.

BibleGateway: 3 John ESV Text: 3 John 3 John (Listen) Greeting 1:1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you… John writes to Gaius. Some people support the ministry of the church while others oppose it.

BibleGateway: 2 John ESV Text: 2 John 2 John (Listen) Greeting 1:1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the… John encourages “the elect lady and her children” (2 John 1) to walk in truth and in love.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 12 ESV Text: Isaiah 12 Isaiah 12 (Listen) The Lord Is My Strength and My Song 12:1   You1 will say in that day:  “I will give thanks to you, O LORD,    for though you were angry… Isaiah records a brief song of praise to the Lord in response to the salvation that is to be accomplished by Jesus Christ.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 11 ESV Text: Isaiah 11 Isaiah 11 (Listen) The Righteous Reign of the Branch 11:1   There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse,    and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.2   And… In this messianic prophecy, Isaiah refers to Jesus as “a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch.” (Isaiah 11:1) Jesus will reign and all will be well.