Paul, to the churches of Galatia. You are already turning to a different gospel! The gospel I preached came by revelation from Christ. I went up to Jerusalem and saw the leaders. I opposed Cephas about circumcision. We are justified by faith in Christ and not by works. Those who are of faith are blessed with Abraham. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. In Christ you are all sons of God. God sent his Son for us to receive adoption. How can you turn back to worthless principles? You, like Isaac, are children of promise. Christ has set us free. Circumcision counts for nothing. Use your freedom to love one another. Walk by the Spirit and not the flesh. Restore anyone caught in sin. Sow to the Spirit and reap eternal life. Let us not give up doing good. What counts is the new creation. (Galatians 1-6)

I take great pride in you. I do not regret my letter, for godly grief produces repentance. Our boasts about you to Titus proved true. The churches of Macedonia have given generously for the saints. See that you excel in this grace too. Titus was eager to go to you. I boast to the Macedonians about the gift you promised. God loves a cheerful giver. Your generosity will overflow in thanksgivings. Our weapons destroy arguments against God. What we say by letter we do in person. We only boast within the sphere God has given us. I am jealous for you against these false apostles. I speak as a fool. Do they boast? I have greater labours, beatings and dangers. I will boast of a man who saw paradise. I was given a thorn to keep me from pride. This is foolish! I will gladly be spent for you. This will be my third visit. Christ is powerful among you. Test that you are in the faith. Be mature. The grace of God be with you. (2 Corinthians 7-13)

Paul, to the church in Corinth. We share in Christ's sufferings and comfort. My yes is not no, but to spare you I did not visit you. I wrote to you as I did in much anguish. You should forgive the one who caused you pain. Through us God spreads the aroma of Christ. God has made us ministers of a new covenant. When anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is lifted. We are being transformed into glory. God has given us the light of the glory of Christ. We have this treasure in clay jars. Through affliction we look to what is eternal. What is mortal will be clothed with life. If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. We implore you, be reconciled to God! Now is the day of salvation. We commend ourselves as servants. Do not be yoked with unbelievers. We are the temple of the living God. (2 Corinthians 1-6)

Without love I am nothing. Love is patient, does not boast, endures all things. Tongues will cease, but faith, hope and love remain. Tongues edifies the speaker, prophecy edifies the church. Each of you brings a hymn, a lesson or a tongue. Let all be done in order. Christ was raised from the dead. If not then your faith is futile. But he is the first fruits. At the trumpet we will all be changed. Put aside an offering for the saints. I will come to you. The churches of Asia greet you. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (1 Corinthians 13-16)

You are the seal of my apostleship. Do we not have the right to material support? But I made myself a servant to all for the gospel. Do not desire evil as our fathers did. God will make you able to endure temptation. Flee from idolatry. Do all to the glory of God. The head of a woman is her husband. I hear that some go hungry when you meet! With the bread and cup you proclaim the Lord's death. Now there are various spiritual gifts, but one Spirit. If the whole body were an eye, how would it hear? You are the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 9-12)

You boast about the sexual immorality among you. You should deliver that man to Satan. But I am not judging those outside the church. Do you take one another to court? Why not rather be wronged? Your body is not for sexual immorality, it is a temple of the Spirit. It is good to stay unmarried, but better to marry than to burn with lust. Each should live as God has called. I want you to be free. About food offered to idols: An idol is nothing. There is only one God. But if food makes my brother stumble I will never eat meat. (1 Corinthians 5-8)

Paul, to the church in Corinth. Let there be no divisions. The cross is folly to those perishing, but to us it is the power of God. I knew nothing among you except Christ crucified. We speak the wisdom of God. Through the Spirit we know what God has freely given. You are still infants. One follows Paul, another Apollos. We are co-workers with God. Christ is the foundation. You are God's temple. Think of us as stewards of the mysteries of God. You are kings already? We are fools for Christ. I admonish you as my dear children. (1 Corinthians 1-4)

Submit to authorities. Pay taxes to those due taxes. Owe nothing except love, which fulfils the law. Clothe yourselves with Christ. Accept those who are weak in faith. Everything is clean but it is wrong to cause anyone to stumble. Whatever is not of faith is sin. Each of us should build up our neighbours. Christ confirmed the promises given to the patriarchs. I hope to see you as I go to Spain. I commend to you Phoebe. Greet Prisca, Aquila, Andronicus, Junia and Rufus. Avoid those who cause divisions. Glory to God forever! (Romans 13-16)

I grieve for my kinsmen. But not all Israel are Israel. God has mercy on whom he wills. Israel did not pursue righteousness by faith. Everyone who calls on the Lord will be saved. How will they hear if no one preaches? Moses says of Israel, "I will make you jealous." Even now there is a remnant of Israel. You Gentiles have been grafted into the tree. All Israel will be saved. Glory to God forever! Present your bodies as a living sacrifice to God. We are one body in Christ. Love one another as brothers. Overcome evil with good. (Romans 9-12)

Therefore we rejoice in hope. While we were sinners, Christ died for us. As sin came through one man, so grace abounds through Christ. We were baptised into Christ's death. So consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God. Offer yourselves to God for righteousness. You have died to the law. Is the law sin? No, sin produced death in me. I do not do what I want to do. My flesh serves the law of sin. The law of the Spirit has set you free. We are children of God and co-heirs with Christ. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. (Romans 5-8)

Paul, to the saints in Rome. I am eager to preach the gospel to you. The unrighteous have no excuse. God gave them up to their lusts. In judging you condemn yourself. The doers of the law will be justified. Do you boast in the law but break it? A Jew is one inwardly. The Jews were given the oracles of God. But no one is justified by the law. All have sinned and are justified through faith in Jesus. Abraham was counted righteous by faith before he was circumcised. He is the father of all who believe. The promise depends on faith. (Romans 1-4)

Paul said, "I opposed the name of Jesus. He appeared to me and made me a witness." Agrippa said, "This man could have been freed." We set sail for Rome. A storm struck and all hope was lost. Paul said, "Take heart, we must run aground." Everyone reached land. On Malta Paul healed all who had diseases. We came to Rome. Paul lived under house arrest. He proclaimed the kingdom of God to all. (Acts 26-28)

Paul said, "Jesus appeared to me and sent me to the Gentiles." The crowd threw dust. Paul told the tribune, "I am a Roman citizen." Paul caused a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Jews plotted to kill him. The tribune sent him to governor Felix. Tertullus accused Paul before Felix. Paul said, "I simply went to worship in the temple." Felix kept Paul in prison for two years. Festus arrived and summoned Paul. Paul said, "I appeal to Caesar." Festus brought Paul before King Agrippa to decide the charges. (Acts 22-25)

Paul taught in Corinth for a year and a half. He went to Ephesus with Priscilla and Aquila. Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos. Paul laid his hands on the disciples at Ephesus to receive the Holy Spirit. Demetrius, a silversmith, started a riot in the city. We sailed to Troas. Paul raised Eutychus after he fell from the window. Paul encouraged the Ephesian elders to care for the flock. Paul was warned not to go to Jerusalem. He said, "I am ready to die." We went there and saw James. Paul was arrested in the temple. (Acts 18-21)

Some men taught circumcision for the Gentiles. Peter said, "God gave the Spirit with no distinction." Paul and Barnabas separated. Paul took Timothy with him. We baptised Lydia in Philippi. Paul was imprisoned and there was an earthquake. The jailer was baptised. They taught in Thessalonica and Berea. In Athens Paul said, "I proclaim the God who gives life to all. He will judge the world." (Acts 15-17)

Some in Jerusalem criticised Peter. He said, "The Spirit told me to go." Many in Antioch believed. Barnabas and Saul taught there. Herod killed James and arrested Peter. The church prayed earnestly. An angel led Peter out of prison. An angel struck Herod down. Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the word. Paul said, "God has sent a Saviour, Jesus, as he promised." The Jews stirred up persecution. Many believed at Iconium. The crowd at Lystra wanted to worship Paul, then they stoned him. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch. (Acts 11-14)

Philip proclaimed Christ in Samaria. A magician offered money for the gift of the Spirit. Philip baptised an Ethiopian official. Saul went to arrest the believers. Jesus said, "Why do you persecute me?" Saul was baptised and began preaching. Peter raised Dorcas. Cornelius sent for Peter. The Lord said to Peter, "Do not call them unclean." Peter preached to the Gentiles and the Spirit fell. (Acts 8-10)

They were taken before the rulers. Peter and John said, "We cannot stop speaking about Jesus." The believers prayed for boldness. Ananias and Sapphira told a lie and fell dead. An angel released the apostles from prison. Gamaliel advised, "Leave these men alone." The disciples chose seven men to distribute food. Some from the synagogue disputed with Stephen. They took him before the council. Stephen said, "Brothers, God called Abraham and appeared to Moses. You killed the Righteous One." They were enraged and stoned him. (Acts 4-7)

Jesus said, "You will receive the Spirit and be my witnesses." He was taken up in a cloud. The believers cast lots to replace Judas. At Pentecost they were filled with the Spirit. Peter told the crowd, "You crucified Jesus but God has made him Lord." 3,000 believed. Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple. Peter told the people, "Faith in Jesus has healed this man. Repent of your sins." (Acts 1-3)

The soldiers took Jesus and crucified him. He said, "It is finished." He gave up his spirit. A soldier pierced his side with a spear. Mary went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus met her. He came and stood among the disciples. Thomas said, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus appeared as the disciples were fishing. He said to Peter, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." The beloved disciple has testified. (John 19-21)

"The Spirit will convict the world of sin. He will guide you into all truth. Your sorrow will turn to joy. I am going to the Father." Jesus said, "Father, I have revealed your name to those you gave me. Sanctify them in the truth. May all who believe in me be one." Judas betrayed Jesus to the chief priests. Peter denied him. He was sent before Pilate. Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world." (John 16-18)

Jesus rode into Jerusalem. The crowd shouted, "Hosanna!" He said, "The Son of Man must be lifted up. I have come to save the world." Jesus washed the disciples' feet. He said, "One of you will betray me." Judas left. Jesus said, "Love each other as I have loved you." "I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am in the Father and the Father in me. He will give you the Holy Spirit. Do not be afraid." "I am the vine, you are the branches. You are my friends if you do what I command. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you." (John 12-15)

Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath. The Pharisees called the man and threw him out. Jesus said, "I came that the blind may see." Jesus said, "I am the good shepherd. I give my life for the sheep." They asked, "Are you the Christ?" He said, "My sheep follow me." Lazarus died. Jesus went to the tomb and said, "Lazarus, come out." Lazarus came out. The chief priests plotted to put Jesus to death. (John 9-11)

Jesus healed a man at Bethesda. He said, "The Son only does what he sees the Father doing. My works and the Scriptures bear witness." Jesus fed 5,000 men and walked across the sea. He said, "I am the bread of life. My flesh is true food." Many disciples turned back. Jesus went to the feast. The people said, "Is this the Christ?" The chief priests tried to arrest him. He called out, "Come and drink." Jesus did not condemn a woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees questioned him. He said, "If God were your Father you would love me." (John 5-8)

The Word of God became flesh and dwelt with us. John the Baptist bore witness to him. Andrew told Simon Peter and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. He drove money-changers from the temple. He said, "Destroy this temple and I will raise it." Jesus told Nicodemus, "Be born again. Whoever believes in the Son will have eternal life." John the Baptist said, "He is above all." Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman about her husbands. She said, "Can this be the Christ?" Many believed. He healed an official's son. (John 1-4)

Jesus took Passover with the disciples. He prayed at the Mount of Olives. Judas betrayed him to the chief priests. Peter denied him. Jesus was taken to Pilate. The crowd said, "Crucify him!" He was crucified with two criminals. Darkness fell and he breathed his last. The women found the tomb empty. Jesus met two on the road to Emmaus. He appeared to the disciples and opened the Scriptures to them. (Luke 22-24)

Jesus ate with Zacchaeus. He told a parable about servants in the kingdom. He rode into Jerusalem on a colt and wept over the city. The elders questioned Jesus' authority. Jesus said, "A man's tenants killed his son." So they asked about taxes and the resurrection. Jesus said, "The temple will be thrown down. Jerusalem will be trampled. The Son of Man will come in glory. Stay awake at all times." (Luke 19-21)

Jesus said, "Heaven rejoices when a sinner repents. A son squandered his father's wealth. He returned and his father called a feast." "A shrewd manager reduced his master's bills before he was fired. Abraham would not send Lazarus to comfort a rich man in Hades." Jesus said, "If your brother repents, forgive him." He healed ten lepers. He said, "In his day the Son of Man will light up the sky." Jesus gave parables about prayer. He told a rich man to sell everything. He said, "The Son of Man will be killed but he will rise." (Luke 15-18)

Jesus said, "Even the hairs of your head are numbered. Sell your possessions. Be ready for the Son of Man. I came to bring division." Jesus said, "Repent or you will perish." He healed a woman on the Sabbath. He said, "Seek the narrow door. I must go on to Jerusalem." Jesus said, "Choose the lowest place. A man gave a banquet but his guests made excuses. To be my disciple you must carry your cross." (Luke 12-14)

Jesus told a parable about a sower. He explained it to his disciples. He calmed a storm, delivered a man and healed Jairus' daughter. Jesus sent out the twelve. He fed 5,000 men. Peter said, "You are the Christ." Jesus said, "Take up your cross." He was transfigured. Jesus sent out the seventy-two. A lawyer asked, "Who is my neighbour?" Jesus said, "A man was robbed. He was helped by a Samaritan." Jesus said, "Pray, 'Father, your kingdom come.' Seek and you will find. Only the sign of Jonah will be given. Woe to you Pharisees!" (Luke 8-11)

Simon, James and John left everything and followed Jesus. Jesus forgave and healed a paralytic. The Pharisees asked him about fasting. Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath. He chose twelve apostles. He said, "Blessed are the poor. Love your enemies. Hear and do my words." Jesus healed a centurion's servant and raised a widow's son. John sent messengers to Jesus. A woman washed Jesus' feet with her tears. (Luke 5-7)

The angel Gabriel foretold the birth of John. He told Mary, "You will have a son named Jesus." Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord!" Mary gave birth in Bethlehem. Angels sent shepherds to see the child. Jesus was presented at the temple. He grew in wisdom and stature. John came from the wilderness preaching repentance. Jesus was baptised. He was son of David, son of Abraham, son of Adam, son of God. Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. In the synagogue he read out, "The Spirit of the Lord is on me." He healed all the sick. (Luke 1-4)

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. He drove the money-changers from the temple. The elders asked, "Who gave you this authority?" Jesus said, "A man's tenants killed his son." The Pharisees questioned him about the law. He said, "Love God and love your neighbour." Jesus said, "In the end you will be hated by all. Let those in Judea flee. The Son of Man will come in glory. No one knows the day." Jesus took Passover with his disciples. He prayed in agony in Gethsemane. Judas betrayed him to the chief priests. Peter denied him. Jesus was handed over to Pilate. The crowd cried, "Crucify him!" He was mocked and crucified. Darkness fell and he breathed his last. The women went to the tomb. A man in white said, "He has risen!" Jesus appeared to the disciples. He said, "Go and preach the gospel." (Mark 11-16)

He sent the twelve out to preach. Herod executed John the Baptist. Jesus fed 5,000 men. He came to the disciples walking on the sea. The Pharisees questioned Jesus about tradition. He said, "Evil comes from within." He delivered a Gentile girl and healed a deaf man. Jesus fed 4,000 people and healed a blind man. Peter said, "You are the Christ." Jesus told them that he must be killed and rise again. Jesus took Peter, James and John and was transfigured. He healed an epileptic. The disciples argued about which of them was greatest. Jesus was questioned about divorce. He told a rich man to sell everything. He said, "The first must be last." He healed Bartimaeus. (Mark 6-10)

Jesus was baptised by John. He called Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him. He preached and cast out demons. He healed a leper. Many gathered at the house. Jesus forgave a paralytic his sins and healed him. He was questioned about fasting and keeping the Sabbath. Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath. Great crowds followed him. He appointed twelve apostles. He said, "Whoever obeys God is my family." Jesus taught a parable about a sower and many others. He explained everything to the disciples. In the boat he calmed a great storm. Jesus delivered a man of many demons. They entered a herd of pigs. He healed a woman with a haemorrhage and raised Jairus' daughter. (Mark 1-5)

Jesus said, "The Pharisees preach but do not practice. You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel. You kill and crucify the prophets." Jesus said, "In the end there will be tribulation. Let those in Judea flee. The Son of Man will come in glory. No one knows the day." "The kingdom is like virgins awaiting the bridegroom. A man entrusted talents to his servants. The Son of Man will judge the nations." (Matthew 23-25)

"The kingdom is like a master paying wages." Jesus told the disciples, "The Son of Man came to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. He healed and taught in the temple. "A man sent his son to his tenants, but they killed him." Jesus said, "The kingdom is like a wedding." The Pharisees questioned him about the law. He said, "Love God and love your neighbour." (Matthew 20-22)

Peter said, "You are the Christ." Jesus told them that he must be killed and be raised. He said, "Take up your cross and follow me." Jesus took Peter, James and John and was transfigured. A voice said, "This is my son." Jesus healed an epileptic. Peter paid the tax. Jesus said, "Become like children to enter the kingdom. A shepherd searches for the lost sheep. Forgive seventy times seven times." Jesus was asked about divorce. He said, "Do not separate what God has joined." He told a rich man, "Sell everything and follow me." (Matthew 16-19)

The Pharisees opposed Jesus when he healed on the Sabbath. He said, "A tree is known by its fruit. The sign of Jonah will be given." Jesus gave a parable about a sower. He told the disciples, "Seeing they do not see." He said, "The kingdom is like hidden treasure." Herod had John the Baptist killed. Jesus fed 5,000 men with five loaves and two fish. Jesus came to the disciples walking on the sea. Jesus challenged the Pharisees about tradition. He healed a Canaanite woman's daughter. He taught on the mountain and fed 4,000 men. (Matthew 12-15)

Jesus cleansed a leper. He healed the servant of a centurion who had faith. He calmed a storm at sea and cast demons out of two men. Jesus healed a paralytic. Many sinners came to eat with him. He raised a girl to life and healed two blind men. The crowds marvelled. Jesus sent out the twelve to proclaim the kingdom. "You will be hated for my name, but do not fear. Whoever receives you receives me." John sent word from prison. Jesus said, "John the Baptist is Elijah." Jesus denounced the cities and said, "Come, my burden is light." (Matthew 8-11)

A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son." Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. He called Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. He preached and healed the sick. Jesus said, "Blessed are the pure in heart. I have come to fulfil the law. Whoever is angry will be judged. I say, love your enemies." "Do your good deeds in secret. Pray, 'Father, your kingdom come.' You cannot serve God and money. Do not be anxious about your life." "Do not judge others. Do to others what you would have them do to you. Whoever obeys is like a man who built his house on the rock." (Matthew 4-7)

The record of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham. Mary bore a son by the Holy Spirit. An angel told Joseph to name him Jesus. Wise men came from the east to worship the child. King Herod ordered that all the baby boys be killed. An angel warned Joseph to flee. John the Baptist was preaching, "Repent, the kingdom is near!" Jesus was baptised by John. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son." Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. He called Peter, Andrew, James and John to follow him. He preached and healed the sick. A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son." (Matthew 1-3)

"I have loved you," says the LORD. "Where is my honour? You offer blind and lame sacrifices. My name will be great among the nations." "Now, O priests, I will curse you. You have corrupted the covenant of Levi." Judah has profaned the sanctuary. The LORD hates divorce. "My messenger will prepare the way. I will come to judge. You have robbed me of tithes. The LORD will remember those who serve him." "The day is coming like a furnace. The sun of righteousness will rise. The wicked will be ashes. I will send you Elijah the prophet." (Malachi 1-4)

The cedar has fallen! The LORD said, "Shepherd the doomed flock." I broke the two staffs. The LORD said, "Woe to the idle shepherd!" The LORD said: "I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock. They will look upon me whom they have pierced. And they will mourn alone." "There will be a fountain to cleanse from sin. I will remove prophets from the land. Strike my shepherd and the sheep will scatter." A day is coming when the LORD will go into battle. Jerusalem will dwell in security. All the nations will worship the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 11-14)

I saw four chariots with red, black, white and dappled horses. The LORD said, "Make a crown for Joshua. He shall build the temple." The people asked, "Should we fast?" The LORD said, "Show mercy and do not oppress. But they would not listen. So I scattered them." The LORD said: "I am jealous for Zion. I will save my people. Your fasts shall be feasts. Nations shall seek the LORD in Jerusalem." The LORD is against Hadrach, Tyre and Philistia. Rejoice, O Zion! Behold your king, riding on a donkey. The LORD will save his people. Ask the LORD for rain. From Judah will come the cornerstone. "I will save Judah for I am the LORD their God. I will bring them home." (Zechariah 6-10)

The LORD said, "Return to me." So the people repented. I saw a man on a red horse. The LORD said, "I will return to Zion with mercy." I saw a man going to measure Jerusalem. The LORD says, "I will be her glory." He sent me to the nations. The LORD will inherit Judah. Joshua stood before the angel. The LORD rebuked Satan. They put new clothes on Joshua. The LORD says, "I will bring forth my servant." I saw a lampstand. I asked the angel about it. "Not by might but by my Spirit," says the LORD. "Zerubbabel will complete the temple." I saw a flying scroll. He said, "This is the curse on thieves and liars." I saw a woman in a basket. He said, "This is Wickedness." (Zechariah 1-5)

The LORD says: "Consider your ways! You never have enough because the temple lies in ruins." So the people worked on the temple. The LORD says: "The latter glory of this temple shall be greater than the former. This nation is unclean. But now I will bless you." (Haggai 1-2)

"I will sweep away everything from the earth," declares the LORD. The day of the LORD is near. "I will bring distress on mankind." Seek the LORD, you humble. Gaza shall be deserted. The LORD is against you, O Canaan. He will stretch out his hand to destroy Assyria. Woe to the rebellious city! "I have cut off nations. I will leave a humble people." Sing, O Zion! The LORD will quiet you by his love. (Zephaniah 1-3)

O LORD, why do you tolerate evil? "Behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans." Your eyes are pure. Why do you look upon the treacherous? The LORD answered: "The just shall live by faith. Woe to him who plunders nations! What profit is an idol? The LORD is in his temple." O LORD, renew your works! He stood and shook the earth. You crushed the head of the wicked. I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. (Habakkuk 1-3)

Against Nineveh: The LORD takes vengeance on his enemies. The LORD says, "I will break his yoke from you." Hold your feasts, O Judah! The LORD is restoring Jacob. Chariots race through the streets. Nineveh is like a draining pool. "I am against you," declares the LORD. Woe to the bloody city! "The nations will look at your shame." Draw water for the siege. Your shepherds are asleep, O king of Assyria. (Nahum 1-3)

"From you, O Bethlehem, will come a ruler." The remnant of Jacob will be like a lion. "I will punish the nations that did not obey." "O my people, have I wearied you?" What does the LORD require? Act justly and love mercy. "I will make you desolate for your sins." The godly have perished from the earth. But I will look to the LORD. The nations will tremble. Who is a God like you, forgiving sin? (Micah 5-7)

The LORD is coming! The mountains will melt. "I will make Samaria a ruin." Her wound is incurable. Disaster has come to Jerusalem. Woe to those who plot evil! The LORD says: "I am planning disaster. My people have risen up like an enemy. I will gather a remnant." You rulers tear the skin from my people. The LORD says, "The sun will set for the prophets." Zion will be ploughed up like a field. In the last days, nations will come to the mountain of the LORD. Zion will be rescued from Babylon. "I will give you horns of iron." (Micah 1-4)

The LORD sent Jonah to Nineveh. Jonah fled by ship. A storm arose and the men threw Jonah into the sea. A great fish swallowed him. Jonah prayed: "I cried out in my distress. Waters surrounded me. You brought me up from the pit!" The fish vomited him onto dry land. So Jonah went to Nineveh and said, "Nineveh shall be overthrown!" The people fasted and wore sackcloth. God relented of the disaster. Jonah was angry and said, "O LORD, take my life." A plant sheltered Jonah but it died. The LORD said, "Should I not pity Nineveh?" (Jonah 1-4)

The LORD says of Edom: "What disaster awaits you! You stood aloof when strangers entered Jerusalem. Saviours shall rule Mount Esau." (Obadiah 1)

Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, who are not grieved over Joseph. The LORD declares: "I will raise up a nation against you." The LORD showed me locusts, fire and a plumb line. Amaziah told Amos, "Flee to Judah." Amos said, "You shall die in an unclean land." The LORD said: "The end has come upon Israel. I will not forget your deeds. I will send a famine of hearing the words of the LORD." The LORD said: "Strike the pillars until the earth shakes. I will sieve the house of Israel. In that day I will restore my people." (Amos 6-9)

The LORD says: "I will punish Damascus. The remnant of the Philistines shall perish. I will send fire upon Tyre, Edom and Ammon." "I will send fire upon Moab and Judah. I will punish Israel. They sell the poor for a pair of sandals. The mighty shall flee naked." Does a lion roar when it has no prey? The LORD reveals his plans to the prophets. "On the day I punish Israel, I will punish Bethel." "You cows of Bashan will be led away with hooks. I withheld the rain. I overthrew some of you. Prepare to meet your God, O Israel!" "Fallen is virgin Israel. Seek me and live. You shall not dwell in your houses. I despise your feasts. Let justice roll like waters." (Amos 1-5)

What the locust swarm has left other locusts have eaten. The fields are destroyed. Lament, O priests! The day of the LORD is near. A great army is on the mountains. Return to the LORD for he is merciful. "Fear not, I will restore you. I will pour out my Spirit." "I will gather all the nations for judgement. For the day of the LORD is near. Jerusalem will be inhabited for all generations." (Joel 1-3)

"When Israel was a child, I loved him. But the sword shall devour them. How can I give you up, O Ephraim? I will bring them home." "Jacob fought with God. Ephraim has said, 'I am rich.' But I am the LORD. I spoke through the prophets." The LORD will repay Ephraim. "They make idols of silver. But I am the LORD. I will tear them open. Ephraim's sin is stored up. Shall I redeem them from death?" O Israel, return to the LORD. "I will heal their apostasy. They shall blossom like the vine. Whoever is wise, let him understand." (Hosea 10-14)

Come, let us return to the LORD. On the third day he will raise us up. "I desire steadfast love, not offerings. Israel is defiled." "The sins of Ephraim are revealed. They are like a heated oven. They call to Egypt, go to Assyria. Woe to them for they have strayed!" "A vulture is over Israel. The calf of Samaria shall be broken. The LORD will punish their sins. For Israel has forgotten his Maker." Rejoice not, O Israel! The days of punishment have come. "I will bereave them. I will drive them from my house." God will reject them. Israel is a rich vine. The LORD will break down their altars. "Nations shall be gathered against them." It is time to seek the LORD. (Hosea 6-10)

The LORD told Hosea, "Marry an adulterer for the land has prostituted itself." Gomer had sons. The LORD said, "You are not my people." "Your mother has been unfaithful. I will expose her lewdness. Now I will speak tenderly to her. I will betroth you to me forever." The LORD said to me, "Go, love your wife again as the LORD loves Israel." So I bought her back. For Israel will return to the LORD. The LORD has a charge against Israel: "There is no faithfulness. They have left God to play the whore. The rulers love shameful ways." "Hear this, O priests, O king! Israel shall stumble in his guilt. Ephraim is crushed in judgement. I will leave until they seek me." (Hosea 1-4)

I read the book of Jeremiah. I prayed, "Israel has sinned. O God, forgive." Gabriel said, "Seventy weeks are decreed for atonement." As I mourned I saw a man with a face like lightning. He said, "The prince of Persia delayed me. I came to explain the latter days." "The king of the south will fight the king of the north. The king of the north will desecrate the temple. He will exalt himself." "There will be a time of distress." I said, "How long?" He said, "Time, times and half a time. These words are sealed until the end." (Daniel 9-12)

Belshazzar drank from the temple vessels. A hand wrote on the wall. Daniel said, "Your kingdom is given to the Medes and Persians." The satraps urged Darius to sign a law against prayer. Daniel prayed to God and was thrown to the lions. God closed the lions' mouths. Daniel saw visions. I saw four great beasts. The Son of Man was given an everlasting kingdom. The fourth beast shall be destroyed. I saw a ram with two horns. A goat with a large horn struck the ram. Gabriel said: "The ram is Media and Persia, the goat is Greece." (Daniel 5-8)

Nebuchadnezzar brought the young nobles to Shinar. Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's food. God gave him wisdom. Nebuchadnezzar had dreams. Daniel said, "God reveals mysteries. You saw a great statue broken by a stone. God will set up a kingdom." Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego would not worship the gold statue. Nebuchadnezzar threw them into the furnace but God protected them. "I, Nebuchadnezzar, dreamt of a tree cut down. Daniel said, 'You shall eat grass like an ox.' Afterwards my kingdom was restored." (Daniel 1-4)

"The prince shall bring offerings on the Sabbaths and New Moons. You shall offer a lamb daily." In the four corners were kitchens. Water was flowing from the temple. He led me in until it was too deep to cross. The LORD says: "Divide the land among the tribes." "Set a portion for each tribe. Adjoining Judah shall be the portion for the LORD. The name of the city shall be, The LORD Is There." (Ezekiel 46-48)

The glory of the LORD filled the temple. He said: "Son of man, describe the temple to Israel. The priests shall cleanse the altar." "No foreigner shall enter my sanctuary. The sons of Zadok shall minister to me. They shall distinguish between the holy and unholy." "Set apart a holy district for the LORD. The prince shall have land on each side. You shall have honest scales. Celebrate Passover." (Ezekiel 43-45)

In visions the LORD brought me to a temple. He brought me through the gates to the inner court. There were tables for the offerings. He measured the nave and the inner room. The side chambers were in three storeys. In front of the Holy Place was an altar of wood. He led me to the outer court. The north and south chambers are where the priests eat the offerings. He measured all the temple area. (Ezekiel 40-42)

The LORD said: "Prophesy to the bones." The bones became an army. The LORD said: "Join two sticks. I will join Ephraim and Judah." "Son of man, prophesy against Gog: You will come against my people. My jealousy will be roused. I will summon a sword against Gog." "I am against you, O Gog. I will give you a burial place in Israel. Gather the birds for a feast. Now I will have mercy on Jacob." (Ezekiel 37-39)

"Son of man, I have made you a watchman for Israel." Jerusalem was struck down. The LORD says: "I have made the land a desolation." "Woe to the shepherds of Israel! They did not feed my flock. I myself will seek my sheep. My servant David will be their shepherd." "Son of man, prophesy against Mount Seir: Because you delivered Israel to the sword, blood will pursue you. You will be desolate." "Prophesy to the mountains of Israel: I will make you inhabited again. I will vindicate my name. I will put my Spirit within you." (Ezekiel 33-36)

"I am against you, Pharaoh, the great dragon. Egypt will never again rule the nations. Nebuchadnezzar will carry off its wealth." "A sword will come upon Egypt. Those who support her will fall. Nebuchadnezzar will destroy the land. I will break Pharaoh's arms." "Assyria was a cedar. It towered above the trees. Its heart was proud. Foreigners have cut it down. This is Pharaoh and his hordes." "Lament for Pharaoh: You are a dragon in the seas. The sword of Babylon will come upon you. Elam and Edom are laid with the slain." (Ezekiel 29-32)

"To the Ammonites: You jeered at Israel so I will destroy you. I will judge Moab. I will lay vengeance upon Edom and Philistia." "Tyre jeered at Jerusalem so I will make her a bare rock. Nebuchadnezzar will lay siege to you. I will bring you to a dreadful end." "Lament for Tyre: Of oaks they made your oars. Tarshish, Dedan, Judah and Damascus traded with you. Now you are wrecked by the seas." "To the king of Tyre: You were perfect in Eden. You became proud. I cast you to the ground. There will be no more thorns for Israel." (Ezekiel 25-28)

"A city that sheds blood. In you they oppress orphans and widows. Israel has become dross to me. I will pour out my wrath upon them." "Two sisters: Samaria and Jerusalem. Oholah lusted after her lovers. Oholibah was worse in whoring. Bring an army and cut them down." "Put meat into the pot. Woe to the bloody city!" My wife died. The LORD said: "I will profane my sanctuary. Ezekiel will be a sign." (Ezekiel 22-24)

"Lament for the princes of Israel: A lioness had cubs. One was taken to Egypt, another to Babylon. A vine was stripped of its fruit." "I led Israel out of Egypt. They did not walk in my law. I withheld my hand for my name's sake. You will know that I am the LORD." "Son of man, prophesy against Israel. A sword is sharpened! Mark the way for the king of Babylon. A ruin, ruin, ruin I will make it." (Ezekiel 19-21)

"Jerusalem, I made you flourish. But you played the whore. I will gather your lovers against you. Yet I will remember my covenant." "An eagle planted a vine but it grew towards another eagle. Israel rebelled against Babylon with Egypt. I myself will plant a cedar." "If a man is righteous, he shall live. If a son is violent, he shall die. I will judge each according to his ways. Repent and live!" (Ezekiel 16-18)

"Son of man, they are a rebellious house. Bring out your baggage like an exile. I will disperse them. My word will not be delayed." "Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit. I will send a storm in my wrath. Woe to the women who sew magic charms." The elders came to me. The LORD said: "They have set up idols in their hearts. Even Noah, Daniel and Job would only save themselves." "Son of man, is wood taken from the vine to make anything? I have given it to the fire for fuel. So I have given up Jerusalem." (Ezekiel 12-15)

The Spirit lifted me up. "Son of man, see what they do. Elders burn incense to idols. Women weep for Tammuz. Men worship the sun." He cried, "Bring the executioners." Six men came. "Kill old and young, but do not touch those with the mark. I will not have pity." He told the man in linen: "Take fire from between the wheels." Each wheel had four faces. The glory of the LORD left the temple. The Spirit said: "These men plot evil." I said: "Will you destroy the remnant?" The LORD said: "I will put a new spirit within them." (Ezekiel 8-11)

"Son of man, take clay and draw Jerusalem. Then lie on your side. You shall bear the punishment of Israel. Cook your bread over dung." "Son of man, shave your head. Jerusalem has rebelled. A third shall die of famine, a third by the sword and a third I will scatter." "Son of man, prophesy against the mountains of Jerusalem. The slain shall lie among their idols. They will know that I am the LORD." "The end has come! I will punish you for all your abominations. Silver and gold cannot deliver. The people of the land will tremble." (Ezekiel 4-7)

I saw visions of God. Out of a storm came four creatures. I saw wheels within wheels. Above them was a throne and the figure of a man. He said to me: "Son of man, stand up." The Spirit entered me. He said: "I send you to rebel Israel." Before me was a scroll of woe. He said to me: "Israel will not listen." I came to the exiles. The LORD said: "I have made you a watchman. I will open your mouth." (Ezekiel 1-3)

He has driven me into darkness. But the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases. Let us return to the LORD! You will repay my enemies. The holy stones lie scattered. The children beg for food. The LORD has poured out his fierce anger. O Zion, your punishment will end. Look, O LORD, and see our disgrace! We have become orphans. Slaves rule over us. But you, O LORD, reign forever. Restore us as of old! (Lamentations 3-5)

How lonely sits the city! Judah has gone into exile. O LORD, I am despised. Is any sorrow like mine? There is no one to comfort me. The LORD has not pitied Jacob. He has abandoned his sanctuary. My eyes fail with tears. Young and old lie slaughtered in the streets. (Lamentations 1-2)

Of Babylon: A nation will make her desolate. Judah will seek the LORD. Repay Babylon for all her deeds. A sword against her warriors! The LORD says: I will send a destroyer against Babylon. I will repay them for the evil done in Zion. Read these words in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. Nebuzaradan burned the temple and took the people into exile. Evil-merodach released Jehoiachin. (Jeremiah 50-52)

Of Egypt: There is no healing for you. Prepare yourselves for exile. I will deliver Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar. But fear not, O Jacob! Of the Philistines: Waters are rising from the north. The LORD is destroying the Philistines. How can the sword of the LORD be quiet? Of Moab: Woe to Nebo, for it is laid waste. We have heard of his arrogance. How it is broken! Moab has become a derision to all. The LORD says: Rabbah will become desolate. I will make Edom small. Damascus has become feeble. Flee, O Hazor. I will destroy Elam. (Jeremiah 46-49)

The people asked Jeremiah to pray. The LORD says: If you stay in the land, I will grant you mercy. If you go to Egypt, you will die. Johanan and all the people did not obey the LORD. They went to Egypt. The LORD said: Nebuchadnezzar will ravage the land of Egypt. The LORD says: Why do you provoke me with other gods? The people said: We will not listen. The LORD says: I am going to punish you. When Baruch wrote these words, the LORD said to him: I am going to break what I have built. Do not seek great things for yourself. (Jeremiah 42-45)

Jeremiah was thrown into a cistern. Zedekiah sent for him. Jeremiah said: If you surrender to the king of Babylon then you will live. The Babylonians besieged Jerusalem and captured Zedekiah. They took the people into exile. Nebuchadnezzar said: Do not harm Jeremiah. Nebuzaradan said to Jeremiah: Go back to Gedaliah, who has been appointed over Judah. The captains warned Gedaliah about Ishmael. Ishmael killed Gedaliah and eighty men. Johanan went to fight Ishmael but he escaped. Johanan led the survivors on the way to Egypt. (Jeremiah 38-41)

The Rechabites refused to drink wine. The LORD said to Judah: The command of Jonadab has been obeyed, yet you have not obeyed me. Baruch read out Jeremiah's words at the temple. The king sent for the scroll and burned it. The LORD said: I will bring disaster. Zedekiah became king. Jeremiah said: Do not think the Babylonians will leave us. Irijah arrested Jeremiah. Zedekiah gave him bread. (Jeremiah 35-37)

Sing with joy for Jacob! Return to your cities. I will make a new covenant with Israel, says the LORD. I will put my law within them. Jeremiah bought a field in Anathoth. O LORD, the city has been handed over to Babylon. The LORD says: I will surely gather my people. The LORD says: I will tell you great things. I will bring healing to the land. David will never lack a son on the throne of Israel. Tell Zedekiah: You will not escape the king of Babylon. The people took back their slaves. The LORD says: You have not obeyed me. (Jeremiah 31-34)

The LORD said: Put a yoke on your neck. I will hand all the nations over to serve Nebuchadnezzar. Do not listen to your prophets. Hananiah took Jeremiah's yoke and broke it. The LORD said: Tell Hananiah, I have put an iron yoke on these nations. Hananiah died. Jeremiah wrote to the exiles: Seek peace for the city. After seventy years you will return. Ahab, Zedekiah and Shemaiah speak lies. Write these words in a book. I will restore my people, says the LORD. I have punished you but I will heal you. I will be your God. (Jeremiah 27-30)

I will raise up a righteous Branch, says the LORD. The prophets fill you with false hopes. I did not speak, yet they have prophesied. The LORD showed me two baskets of figs after the exile to Babylon. The good figs are the exiles. The bad figs are those who remain. You did not listen, says the LORD. So I will summon Babylon. Make the nations drink my cup of wrath. The LORD will roar from on high. The LORD said: Speak in the courts. The priests seized Jeremiah to kill him, but the officials refused. Uriah had been put to death. (Jeremiah 23-26)

Pashhur put Jeremiah in the stocks. Everyone mocks me. But the word of the LORD is a fire in my bones. Cursed be the day I was born! Zedekiah enquired about Nebuchadnezzar. The LORD says: Whoever stays in the city will die. Nebuchadnezzar will destroy it with fire. Proclaim at the palace: I will make you a desert. Shallum will not return. They will not lament for Jehoiakim. Coniah is cast away. (Jeremiah 20-22)

The LORD said to me: Do not marry or have children. Why has the LORD pronounced evil against us? You have followed your evil hearts. Cursed are those who trust in man. Blessed are those who trust in the LORD. If you keep the Sabbath, Jerusalem will remain forever. The LORD said: Go to the potter. You are clay in my hand, O Israel. My people have forgotten me. O LORD, they have dug a pit for me. The LORD said: Buy a clay jar. These people have burned sacrifices to foreign gods. Then break the jar. So I will smash this nation. (Jeremiah 16-19)

O LORD, why do the wicked prosper? I have left my house. Many shepherds have ruined my vineyard. I will uproot my evil neighbours. The LORD told me to hide a sash in the rocks. So I will ruin the pride of Judah, says the LORD. All Judah will be carried into exile. There is no water in the cisterns. O LORD, do not forsake us! I will destroy them by sword and by famine. Can any idols bring rain? Send these people away from my presence! Who will mourn for Jerusalem? O LORD, I suffer insult for you. I am with you, says the LORD. (Jeremiah 12-15)

Proclaim at the temple: Has this house become a den of thieves? I sent prophets but you did not listen. Judah will become desolate. Why do these people refuse to return? They have no shame. The LORD has doomed us because we have sinned. Is there no balm in Gilead? No one speaks the truth. I will scatter these people, says the LORD. The sound of wailing is heard from Zion. I act with justice. Do not learn the ways of the nations. The LORD is the true God. Listen, a great commotion from the north! They have devoured Jacob. Both Israel and Judah have broken my covenant. I will bring disaster. Do not pray for them. I will punish those who seek your life. (Jeremiah 8-11)

Flee to safety! I am bringing disaster from the north, says the LORD. I have heard the trumpet! The whole land shall be a desolation. Israel and Judah have been utterly unfaithful to me. I am bringing a distant nation against you. Your sins have deprived you of good. Flee from Jerusalem! I appointed watchmen but you would not listen. An army is coming from the north. My people are rejected silver. (Jeremiah 4-7)

The LORD said to me: I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. Do not be afraid. I am calling the northern kingdoms against Judah. Go and proclaim: My people have exchanged their glory for idols. You have all rebelled against me. Now I will bring you to judgement. Israel played the whore on every hill. Her false sister Judah saw it. Return, O faithless children! Surely the LORD is our salvation. (Jeremiah 1-3)

Oh that you would rend the heavens! You meet those who do right. We are all the work of your hand. Do not remember our sins forever. I held out my hands to an obstinate people. My servants will eat, but you will go hungry. I will create new heavens and a new earth. Listen! The LORD is repaying his enemies. Rejoice with Jerusalem and be comforted. All flesh will worship before me, says the LORD. (Isaiah 64-66)

The Spirit of the LORD is on me. He has sent me to proclaim freedom. My people will inherit a double portion. I delight in the LORD. For Zion's sake I will not keep silent. You will be given a new name. Your God will rejoice over you. Raise a banner for the nations! Why are your robes red? I have trampled the nations. Israel remembered who brought them through the sea. You, O LORD, are our father. (Isaiah 61-63)

You seek pleasure on your fast days. Is this not the fast I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice? Then your ruins will be rebuilt. Your sins have separated you from God. Justice is far from us. Truth is nowhere. So the LORD put on garments of salvation and fury. Arise, shine, for your light has come! The nations will come to you. I will make you majestic forever. Your God will be your glory. (Isaiah 58-60)

Sing, O barren woman! Your offspring will inherit the nations. Your Maker is your husband. No weapon formed against you will prosper. Come, all you who are thirsty. I will make an everlasting covenant. My word will not return void. The mountains will burst into song. Keep justice, for salvation is near. I will bring the outcasts of Israel to my house and gather still others. The watchmen are blind. The righteous find peace in death. As for you rebels, you make your bed wide. Let your idols save you! But I will not accuse forever. (Isaiah 54-57)

Have I no power to deliver? The LORD has given me a learned tongue. I gave my back to those who beat me. He who justifies me is near. Listen, the LORD will comfort Zion. Awake, O arm of the LORD! The ransomed shall return. You will drink the cup of my wrath no more. Awake, O Zion! How beautiful are those who bring good news. The LORD has redeemed Jerusalem. Behold, my Servant will be lifted up. He was despised and rejected. He was pierced for our transgressions. By his wounds we are healed. Out of anguish he will see light. (Isaiah 50-53)

Sit in the dust, O daughter of Babylon. You showed no mercy. You trusted in sorcery. Evil shall fall upon you. No one shall save you. Hear this, O Jacob: I have refined you for my own sake. I am the First and the Last. Thus says your Redeemer: Go out from Babylon! The LORD formed me in the womb to restore Jacob and to bring salvation. Can a mother forget her nursing baby? I will not forget Zion. (Isaiah 47-49)

But I am with you, O Jacob. I am the LORD. There is no other saviour. Behold, I will do a new thing! Yet you have not called upon me. I will pour my Spirit on your offspring. Who makes an idol? A carpenter prays to a block of wood. I am the LORD who made all things. The LORD says to Cyrus: For the sake of Jacob I have called you. I am the LORD. Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! The idols of Bel and Nebo are burdens to be carried. O Jacob, I have made you and I will carry you. I am God and there is no other. (Isaiah 43-46)

Comfort, comfort my people. A voice cries: Prepare the way of the LORD! He is the everlasting God. He gives strength to the weary. Let the nations meet for judgement. Do not fear, O Israel. I will help you. Idols are nothing. I will give a messenger of good news. Behold, my Servant! He will bring justice to the nations. Sing to the LORD a new song. Hear, you deaf! The LORD gave Israel as spoil. (Isaiah 40-42)

The king of Assyria came against Judah. His commander said, "Do not listen to Hezekiah. Have any of the gods delivered their lands?" Hezekiah prayed to the LORD. Isaiah said, "The king of Assyria will not enter the city." The angel of the LORD struck the Assyrians. Hezekiah became sick, so he prayed. The LORD said, "I will add fifteen years to your life." Hezekiah wrote, "The LORD will save me." The king of Babylon sent envoys. Hezekiah showed them his treasure houses. Isaiah said, "All you have shall be carried to Babylon." (Isaiah 36-39)

Behold, a king will reign in righteousness. Tremble, you women of ease. The city will be deserted until the Spirit is poured upon us. Woe to you, O destroyer! The fear of the LORD is Zion's treasure. "I will arise," says the LORD. You will see the king in his beauty. The LORD is enraged against the nations. His sword is filled with blood. He has a day of vengeance for Zion. Edom shall lie waste. The desert shall rejoice and bloom. The eyes of the blind shall be opened. The ransomed of the LORD shall return to Zion with songs. (Isaiah 32-35)

Woe to the drunkards of Ephraim! They will be snared. Behold, I lay in Zion a precious cornerstone. The LORD will do his alien work. Woe to Ariel, the city of David! But your enemies will be like dust. I will astound these people. No longer will Jacob be ashamed. Woe to the stubborn children who seek help from Egypt! The LORD will wait to show mercy. The voice of the LORD will shatter Assyria. Woe to those who trust in chariots! As a lion roars, so the LORD will come down to fight for Mount Zion. Turn back to him, O Israel. (Isaiah 28-31) 

O LORD, I will praise you. You have done marvelous things. The LORD will swallow up death forever. Moab will be trampled as straw. A song will be sung in Judah: The LORD is the eternal Rock. Your hand is lifted high. We gave birth to wind, but your dead will rise. In that day the LORD will slay Leviathan. By exile the guilt of Jacob will be purged. Those who were perishing will worship the LORD. (Isaiah 25-27)

The oracle concerning the wilderness of the sea: I set a watchman. He said, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon!" The glory of Kedar will end. The oracle concerning the valley of vision: The LORD has taken away the covering of Judah. I will give to Eliakim the key of David. The oracle concerning Tyre: Wail, O ships, for Tyre is laid waste. The LORD has planned it. Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years. Behold, the LORD lays the earth waste. Its people are held guilty. Fear and pit and snare await you. The LORD of hosts will reign. (Isaiah 21-24)

An oracle concerning Damascus: Damascus will become ruins. Jacob will be brought low. You have forgotten the God of your salvation. Woe to the land of buzzing wings, beyond the rivers of Cush. The LORD will cut down the branches. Wild animals will feed on them. An oracle concerning Egypt: I will hand the Egyptians over to a cruel master. When they cry out to the LORD, he will send a saviour. The LORD spoke through Isaiah: As Isaiah has gone stripped for three years, so Assyria will lead the Egyptians and Cushites captive. (Isaiah 17-20)

The oracle concerning Babylon: Listen! The LORD is calling an army. I will punish the world for its evil. Babylon will be overthrown. The LORD will again choose Israel. How you are fallen, O Lucifer! You will be cast away like a trampled corpse. Wail, O Philistia! An oracle concerning Moab: Ar of Moab is laid waste. In the streets they wear sackcloth. The waters of Dibon are full of blood. A throne will be established from the house of David. We have heard of the pride of Moab. Within three years Moab will be despised. (Isaiah 13-16)

A child is born to us. His government will increase forever. The LORD will raise the enemies of Israel. His anger has not turned away. Woe to those who rob the poor of justice. Woe to Assyria, whose purpose is to destroy. The remnant of Israel will return to the LORD. A shoot will come up from Jesse. He will judge with righteousness. The wolf will live with the lamb. The Lord will gather his people. In that day you will say: I will praise you, O LORD! Your anger has turned away. Surely God is my salvation. Sing for joy, O Zion! (Isaiah 9-12) 

Why did my vineyard yield wild grapes? Woe to those who pursue drink, who call evil good. The anger of the LORD is against his people. I saw the LORD seated on high. A seraph brought a coal to my lips. The LORD said, "Who will go for us?" I said, "Here am I; send me!" Aram plotted with Ephraim. The LORD sent Isaiah to King Ahaz: Behold, a virgin shall bear a son. The LORD will use Assyria as a razor. The floodwaters of Assyria will overflow the land. Many will fall and be snared. I will trust in the LORD. They will curse their gods. (Isaiah 5-8)

The LORD has spoken: I raised children but they have rebelled. Wash yourselves. I will smelt away your dross. Zion shall be redeemed. The mountain of the LORD will be established. On that day the pride of men will be humbled. They will flee the splendour of the LORD. The LORD will take away all support from Judah. Children will govern. You grind the faces of the poor. The women of Zion are proud. In that day the branch of the LORD will be glorious. Those who are left in Zion will be called holy. The LORD will create a shelter. (Isaiah 1-4)

My beloved is knocking! I opened to him but he had gone. The guards found me and wounded me. My beloved is ruddy, his body is ivory. Where has your beloved gone? He has gone to his garden. You are beautiful, my love. Fair as the moon, awesome as an army with banners. Your thighs are like jewels, your breasts like the fruit of a palm. May your kisses be like wine! Beloved, let us go into the fields. Do not awaken love until it pleases. Love is as strong as death. Solomon had a vineyard, but mine is my own. Make haste, my beloved! (Song of Solomon 5-8)

Let him kiss me! I am dark and lovely. Tell me, where do you pasture your flock? Follow the tracks, my love. Behold, you are beautiful. She is a lily among thorns. He is an apple tree in the wood. Here he comes, leaping on the mountains. My beloved is mine and I am his. By night I sought the one whom I love. I brought him into my mother's house. Behold, O daughters of Zion, the carriage of King Solomon! You are beautiful, my love! Your eyes are doves, your breasts are like fawns. My bride is a garden. Let my beloved come to his garden. (Song of Solomon 1-4)

The same fate comes to all. A living dog is better than a dead lion. Enjoy the days of your vain life. Wisdom is better than strength. A little folly spoils wisdom. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. The lips of a fool consume him. Through laziness the roof leaks. Whoever watches the clouds will never reap. You do not know what will prosper. Enjoy your youth, but know that God will judge you. Remember your Creator in your youth, before the days of trouble come. Everything is meaningless! Fear God and keep his commandments. (Ecclesiastes 9-12)

Do not make rash vows before God. The lover of money never has enough. What is gained by toil? It is good to find enjoyment in life. Here is an evil: to have wealth and honour but not to enjoy them. What do the wise gain over fools? The more words, the less meaning. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning. Do not be too righteous, or too wicked. Men have gone in search of many schemes. Obey the king's command. Though sinners do evil, it will be well for those who fear God. No one can know what goes on under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 5-8)

Everything is meaningless! There is nothing new under the sun. I applied my heart to know wisdom, but much wisdom brings much sorrow. I built houses, gathered possessions and sought pleasure. It was meaningless! The wise die like the foolish. I despaired of my toil. There is a time for everything: to live, to die, to mourn, to dance. It is the gift of God that man should find pleasure in his work. I saw the tears of the oppressed. Two have a good reward for their toil. I saw everyone follow a new king. This too is meaningless! (Ecclesiastes 1-4)

Better to be poor and honest than crooked and rich. Whoever confesses sins will find mercy. Whoever trusts in the LORD will prosper. By justice a king builds up the land. Whether a fool rages or laughs, there is no peace. Correct your son and he will give you rest. Every word of God is pure. Give me neither poverty nor riches. Four things are never satisfied: Sheol, a barren womb, earth and fire. Speak up for the speechless. Who can find an excellent wife? She buys a field, she makes garments, she watches over her household. (Proverbs 28-31)

Do not exalt yourself in the king's presence. If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. To seek one's own glory is not glory. As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly. Without gossip a quarrel dies down. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. Faithful are the wounds of a friend. A loud blessing in the morning will be taken as a curse. A person is tested by being praised. (Proverbs 25-27)

A good name is better than riches. Train a child and he will not go astray. Incline your ear and apply your heart to my teaching. Do not wear yourself out to get rich. Do not move a boundary marker. Buy the truth, and do not sell it. Do not linger long over wine. Do not envy the wicked. Wisdom is sweet to the soul. Fear the LORD and the king, my son. I saw thorns in the field of the sluggard. (Proverbs 22-24)

A fool delights in his own opinions. The name of LORD is a strong tower. A gift opens the way. The tongue can bring life or death. Wealth makes friends. A false witness will not go unpunished. A good wife is from the LORD. Whoever helps the poor lends to the LORD. Wine is a mocker, beer a brawler. Even a child is known by his deeds. The LORD hates false weights. It is a snare to make rash vows. To do justice is better than sacrifice. Better to live on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife. No plans can avail against the LORD. (Proverbs 18-21)

A gentle answer turns away wrath. The eyes of the LORD are everywhere. Plans fail for lack of counsel. The LORD hears the righteous. A man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Kings detest evil. Pride goes before destruction. Wisdom is a fountain of life. A wise servant will rule over a shameful son. Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam. Even a fool seems wise if he keeps silent. (Proverbs 15-17)

No one finds security by wickedness. Those who work the land have food. Rash words pierce like a sword. Righteousness leads to life. The righteous hate lies. Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Whoever heeds reproof is honoured. Whoever spares the rod hates his son. The talk of fools is a rod for their backs. Even in laughter the heart may ache. Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker. (Proverbs 12-14)

Wisdom cries aloud: "My mouth speaks truth. The LORD brought me forth at the beginning of his works. Whoever finds me finds life." Wisdom has built her house. She says, "Come, leave your folly." The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. Folly knows nothing. A wise son makes a glad father. Love covers all offences. With many words, sin is not lacking. The righteous will never be uprooted. The LORD hates dishonest scales. The wicked earn false wages. Whoever gives water will get water. Whoever trusts in riches will fall. (Proverbs 8-11)

Listen, my sons: Get wisdom. The path of the righteous is like the morning sun. Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. My son, listen to my words. In the end an adulteress is bitter as wormwood. Keep away from her. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. A little slumber, and poverty will come like a bandit. A scoundrel sows discord. My son, a man who commits adultery destroys himself. My son, wisdom will keep you from the adulteress. I saw her seducing a young man. He followed her like an ox going to the slaughter. (Proverbs 4-7)

The proverbs of Solomon. My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. Wisdom calls aloud. The complacency of fools destroys them. My son, apply your heart to understanding. For the LORD gives wisdom. It will save you from the way of evil, and from the adulteress. My son, trust in the LORD with all your heart. Do not despise his discipline. Wisdom is a tree of life. Do not quarrel without cause. (Proverbs 1-3)

Hear my prayer, O LORD! My enemy has crushed my life. My soul thirsts for you. Teach me the way I should go. Destroy my adversaries. Blessed be the LORD, who trains my hands for war. O LORD, reach down and rescue me! May there be no cry of distress in our streets. I will exalt you, my God and King. All you have made will praise you. The LORD is faithful. He is near to all who call upon him. Praise the LORD, O my soul! Do not trust in mortal men. The LORD executes justice for the oppressed. He watches over the fatherless. It is good to sing praises to our God! He counts the stars. He lifts up the humble. Praise the LORD! He declares his word to Israel. Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise the LORD from the earth! Young and old together, praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! Let Israel rejoice in their maker. The LORD takes delight in his people. Let swords be in their hands for judgement. Praise the LORD! Praise him with trumpet and strings! Praise him with loud cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! (Psalms 145-150)

Rescue me, O LORD, from evildoers; protect me from the violent. You are my God, my salvation. The LORD executes justice for the poor. O LORD, may my prayer be as incense. Do not turn my heart to evil. Let the righteous rebuke me. Keep me from the traps of the wicked. I cry out to the LORD! When my spirit is faint, you know my path. Save me from my persecutors! You will deal bountifully with me. Hear my prayer, O LORD! My enemy has crushed my life. My soul thirsts for you. Teach me the way I should go. Destroy my adversaries. Blessed be the LORD, who trains my hands for war. O LORD, reach down and rescue me! May there be no cry of distress in our streets. (Psalms 140-144)

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

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We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here:

https://www.StudyHisWord.com

You can get our latest version of the Bible Journal here:

https://amzn.to/3qQ18cw

We read every Monday - Saturday morning for about 15-20 minutes a day. On Sunday we rest, or catch up on what we missed that week.  With this reading plan, we read the Bible cover to cover in 52 weeks. 

Register at our website to get emailed weekly reminders for the Bible Challenge here: