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Luke Chapter 2:  verses 25-32 (NIV-UK) Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s…

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ The shepherds had just had the most incredible encounter. A message from God, delivered by angels from heaven, accompanied by the…

Psalm 34: Verse 15 (NIV-UK) The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,    and his ears are attentive to their cry; Psalm 34: Verse 19 (NIV-UK) The righteous person may have many troubles,    but the Lord delivers him from them all; The reading about Zecheriah and Elizabeth earlier this week already showed that although they were both living righteous lives,…

Numbers Chapter 3: Verses 5-8 (NIV-UK) The Lord said to Moses, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle.  They are to take care of all the furnishings…

Luke Chapter 1: Verses 36-37 (NIV-UK) Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.  For no word from God will ever fail.’ Mary had just been told the most incredible and life-changing news. The angel…

Luke Chapter 1: Verses 6-7 (NIV-UK) Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commands and decrees blamelessly.  But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old. Luke Chapter 1: Verse 13 (NIV-UK) But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be…

Psalm 33: Verses 4-9 (NIV-UK) For the word of the Lord is right and true;    he is faithful in all he does.The Lord loves righteousness and justice;    the earth is full of his unfailing love.  By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,    their starry host by the breath of his mouth.He gathers the waters of the sea into jars;    he puts the…

Mark Chapter 15: Verse 39 (NIV-UK) And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’ The centurion must have seen many crucifixions, heard many recriminations, sobs and curses. But he’d never seen one where there was no blame, only forgiveness.…

Mark Chapter 15: Verses 9-10 (NIV-UK) Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?’ asked Pilate,knowing it was out of self-interest that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him. Mark Chapter 15 verse 15 (NIV-UK) Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus…

8 March 2024 – What have I learned today? Leviticus Chapter 19: Verse 3 (NIV-UK)  ‘The Lord said to Moses, ‘Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: “Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. “Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am the Lord your…