Lentils

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Stand firm therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and don’t be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

Therefore let us also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, — read the full passage →

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.

But their minds were hardened, for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains, because in Christ it passes away.

which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,

As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them, — read the full passage →

When Pilate therefore heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called “The Pavement”, but in Hebrew, “Gabbatha.”

“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.

He said to them, “This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled.”

At that time, Jesus went on the Sabbath day through the grain fields. His disciples were hungry and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

Let no man say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God can’t be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one.

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen. — read the full passage →

For the land which has drunk the rain that comes often on it, and produces a crop suitable for them for whose sake it is also tilled, receives blessing from God;

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Come, Lord!

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Now I would not have you ignorant, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; — read the full passage →

But food will not commend us to God. For neither, if we don’t eat, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better. — read the full passage →

Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?

I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you weren’t yet ready. Indeed, not even now are you ready,

For it has been reported to me concerning you, my brothers, by those who are from Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. — read the full passage →

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.

However one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

but when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was already dead, they didn’t break his legs.

Now a vessel full of vinegar was set there; so they put a sponge full of the vinegar on hyssop, and held it at his mouth. — read the full passage →

However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming.

“I have yet many things to tell you, but you can’t bear them now.

The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of Man?”

If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture can’t be broken),

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

They gave him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. — read the full passage →

Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

He took the twelve aside, and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.

“But Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets. Let them listen to them.’

He said, “A certain man had two sons. — read the full passage →

But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

Or if he asks for an egg, he won’t give him a scorpion, will he?

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb.

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages; — read the full passage →

Now when he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons. — read the full passage →

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him. — read the full passage →

At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone on another, which will not be thrown down.”

He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see the Kingdom of God come with power.” — read the full passage →

Looking up to heaven, he sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha!” that is, “Be opened!”

When the daughter of Herodias herself came in and danced, she pleased Herod and those sitting with him. The king said to the young lady, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.”

John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey.

The rest said, “Let him be. Let’s see whether Elijah comes to save him.” — read the full passage →

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets, and stones those who are sent to her! How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures, ‘The stone which the builders rejected, the same was made the head of the corner. This was from the Lord. It is marvelous in our eyes?’

He answered, “Haven’t you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female,

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

“Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, but to fulfill.