Psalm 103:8-13 (from the Archive) New Living Translation 8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful,     slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. 9 He will not constantly accuse us,     nor remain angry forever. 10 He does not punish us for all our sins;     he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. 11 For his unfailing love toward those who fear him     is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. 12 He has removed our sins as far from us     as the east is from the west. 13 The Lord is like a father to his chi ..read more

John 20:26-29 New Living Translation 26 Eight days later the disciples were together again, and this time Thomas was with them. The doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” 28 “My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed. 29 Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.” Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa ..read more

Revelation 3:20-22 (from the Archive) New Living Translation 20 “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. 21 Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne. 22 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins Used with permission ..read more

John 20:19-23 New Living Translation Jesus Appears to His Disciples 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the wounds in his hands and his side. They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord! 21 Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” 22 Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven. If you do not f ..read more

Jeremiah 6:16 (from the Archive) New Living Translation 16 This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around.     Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.     But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’ Music:  "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission ..read more

Isaiah 53:3-7 New International Version 3 He was despised and rejected by mankind,     a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces     he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. 4 Surely he took up our pain     and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God,     stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,     he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him,     and by his wounds we are healed. 6 We all ..read more

Psalm 77:11-14 (from the Archive) New Living Translation 11 But then I recall all you have done, O Lord;     I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. 12 They are constantly in my thoughts.     I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. 13 O God, your ways are holy.     Is there any god as mighty as you? 14 You are the God of great wonders!     You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins Used with permission ..read more

Isaiah 42:1-4 English Standard Version Anglicised The Lord's Chosen Servant 42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold,     my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him;     he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,     or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break,     and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;     he will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 He will not grow faint or be discouraged     till he has established justice in the earth ..read more

Titus 3 v 3-7 (from the Archive) 3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But— When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Saviour. 7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that ..read more

John 13 v1-5, 12-17 Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father. He had loved his disciples during his ministry on earth, and now he loved them to the very end.[a] 2 It was time for supper, and the devil had already prompted Judas,[b] son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God. 4 So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to ..read more