BibleGateway: Luke 4 ESV Text: Luke 4 Luke 4 (Listen) The Temptation of Jesus 4:1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for… The devil tempts Jesus in the wilderness for forty days. Jesus begins His ministry, teaching in the synagogues of Galilee. The people of Nazareth reject Jesus. Jesus drives a demon out of a man and heals many people of various diseases.

BibleGateway: Exodus 8 ESV Text: Exodus 8 Exodus 8 (Listen) The Second Plague: Frogs 8:1 1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let my… As Pharaoh continues to refuse to let the people of Israel go, the Lord plagues Egypt with frogs, with gnats, and with flies.

BibleGateway: Exodus 7 ESV Text: Exodus 7 Exodus 7 (Listen) Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 7:1 And the LORD said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall… Moses and Aaron appear before Pharaoh and command him to allow the people of Israel to leave Egypt. When Pharaoh refuses, Moses strikes the water of the Nile with his staff, and the water of the Nile turns into blood.

BibleGateway: Habakkuk 3 ESV Text: Habakkuk 3 Habakkuk 3 (Listen) Habakkuk’s Prayer 3:1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth. 2   O LORD, I have heard the report of you,    and your work, O LORD, do… In the words of a psalm, Habakkuk submits to the Lord and rejoices in the Lord.

BibleGateway: Habakkuk 2 ESV Text: Habakkuk 2 Habakkuk 2 (Listen) 2:1   I will take my stand at my watchpost    and station myself on the tower,  and look out to see what he will say to me,    and what I… Habakkuk awaits a response from the Lord. The Lord answers that He will judge the wicked in His own good time. Woe to the arrogant and woe to the oppressor.

BibleGateway: Habakkuk 1 ESV Text: Habakkuk 1 Habakkuk 1 (Listen) 1:1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. Habakkuk’s Complaint 2   O LORD, how long shall I cry for help,    and you will not hear?  Or cry to you… Habakkuk bemoans the lack of justice in Judah. The Lord reveals His plan for avenging evil. Habakkuk complains again that the Lord appears to be unconcerned while the wicked thrive.

BibleGateway: Amos 9 ESV Text: Amos 9 Amos 9 (Listen) The Destruction of Israel 9:1 I saw the Lord standing beside1 the altar, and he said:   “Strike the capitals until the thresholds shake,    and shatter them on… The judgment of the Lord will be inescapable. However, the Lord will restore Israel.

BibleGateway: Amos 8 ESV Text: Amos 8 Amos 8 (Listen) The Coming Day of Bitter Mourning 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what… The Lord threatens terrible judgment on those who reject Him and live in wickedness.

BibleGateway: Colossians 4 ESV Text: Colossians 4 Colossians 4 (Listen) 4:1 Masters, treat your bondservants1 justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in… Paul gives special instructions to masters. Paul gives final instructions for all believers before closing his letter with final greetings.

BibleGateway: Colossians 3 ESV Text: Colossians 3 Colossians 3 (Listen) Put On the New Self 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the… Paul exhorts the Colossians to set their minds on heavenly things, putting away all sin, and living in holiness. Paul gives special instructions to wives, husbands, children, fathers, and slaves.

BibleGateway: Colossians 2 ESV Text: Colossians 2 Colossians 2 (Listen) 2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not… Paul encourages the Colossians in the faith that they have received through Baptism. Believers in Christ are free from the ceremonial law of the Old Testament and free from human traditions and commands.

BibleGateway: Colossians 1 ESV Text: Colossians 1 Colossians 1 (Listen) Greeting 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers1 in Christ at… Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians and prays for the Colossians. In the words of a hymn, Paul presents Jesus Christ as Creator and Redeemer. We are reconciled to God through the death of Christ. Paul endures suffering for the sake of proclaiming the Gospel.