BibleGateway: Zephaniah 1 ESV Text: Zephaniah 1 Zephaniah 1 (Listen) 1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of… Read More »The Lord threatens judgment on the people of Judah because of their idolatry.
BibleGateway: 1 Thessalonians 5 ESV Text: 1 Thessalonians 5 1 Thessalonians 5 (Listen) The Day of the Lord 5:1 Now concerning the times and the seasons,… Read More »Paul encourages the Thessalonians to be prepared for the coming of Christ. Paul closes his letter with final instructions, a last greeting, and a closing blessing.
BibleGateway: Zechariah 10 ESV Text: Zechariah 10 Zechariah 10 (Listen) The Restoration for Judah and Israel 10:1 Ask rain from the LORD in the season of the… Read More »The Lord promises to restore Israel and Judah.
BibleGateway: Zechariah 8 ESV Text: Zechariah 8 Zechariah 8 (Listen) The Coming Peace and Prosperity of Zion 8:1 And the word of the LORD of hosts… Read More »The Lord foretells peace and prosperity for His people.
BibleGateway: Zechariah 7 ESV Text: Zechariah 7 Zechariah 7 (Listen) A Call for Justice and Mercy 7:1 In the fourth year of King Darius, the word… Read More »The Lord desires that His people serve Him in justice and in mercy.
BibleGateway: Zechariah 6 ESV Text: Zechariah 6 Zechariah 6 (Listen) A Vision of Four Chariots 6:1 Again I lifted my eyes and saw, and behold, four… Read More »Zechariah records a vision of four chariots. The Lord instructs Zechariah to make a crown and to set it on the head of Joshua the high priest. The Messiah will build the temple of the Lord and will rule over His people as priest and as king.
BibleGateway: Matthew 25 ESV Text: Matthew 25 Matthew 25 (Listen) The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten… Read More »Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins and the parable of the talents. Jesus teaches that in the final judgment He will separate people as a shepherd separates sheep from goats.
BibleGateway: Amos 5 ESV Text: Amos 5 Amos 5 (Listen) Seek the Lord and Live 5:1 Hear this word that I take up over you in… Read More »Through His prophet Amos, the Lord urges His people to seek Him and live. Rather than sacrifices and the observance of holy days, the Lord desires that His people serve Him with justice and righteousness.
BibleGateway: 1 Thessalonians 4 ESV Text: 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Thessalonians 4 (Listen) A Life Pleasing to God 4:1 Finally, then, brothers,1 we ask and urge… Read More »Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to live lives that are pleasing to God. Paul instructs the Thessalonians regarding the second coming of Christ.
BibleGateway: 1 Thessalonians 3 ESV Text: 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Thessalonians 3 (Listen) 3:1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to… Read More »Paul has received an encouraging report from Timothy regarding the faith of the Thessalonians.
BibleGateway: Matthew 24 ESV Text: Matthew 24 Matthew 24 (Listen) Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 24:1 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when… Read More »Jesus foretells both the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of this world. Just as the temple was a mere symbol of something greater to come (the redemptive work of Christ), this world is a frail imitation of the perfect and eternal world to which the Lord will call us.
BibleGateway: Matthew 23 ESV Text: Matthew 23 Matthew 23 (Listen) Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees 23:1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to… Read More »Jesus denounces the scribes and the Pharisees publicly. Jesus weeps over rebellious Jerusalem.
