Songs of Songs 2

“He has taken me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love.”
– Songs of Songs 2:4

Song of Songs 4

“You have stolen my heart, my sister, my bride; you have stolen my heart, with one glance of your eyes, with one jewel of your necklace.”
– Song of Songs 4:9

“Of all the Israelites, I have given the Levites as gifts to Aaron and his sons to do the work at the Tent of Meeting on behalf of all the Israelites, and to make atonements for them so that no plague will strike the Israelites when they go near the sanctuary.”
– Numbers 8:19

2 Samuel 4

“So David gave an order to his men, and they killed them. They cut off their hands and feet and hung the bodies by the pool in Hebron. But they took the head of Ish-Bosheth and buried it in Abner’s tomb at Hebron.”
– 2 Samuel 4:12

Mark 6

“because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, “‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
– Mark 6:50

Ezekiel 45

“You are to do the same on the seventh day of the month for anyone who sins unintentionally or through ignorance; so that you are to make atonement in the temple.”
– Ezekiel 45:20

Numbers 20

“Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to the rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink.”
– Numbers 20:8

1 Chronicles 19

“When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench in David’s nostrils, Hanun and the Ammonites sent a thousand talents of silver to hire chariots and charioteers from Aram Naharaim, Aram Maacah and Zobah.”
– 1 Chronicles 19:6

Zephaniah 1

“Be silent before the Sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. The LORD has prepared a sacrifice; he has consecrated those he has invited.”
– Zephaniah 1:7

Judges 15

“Because he was very thirsty, he cried out to the LORD, “‘You have given your servant this great victory. Must I now die of thirst and fall into the hands of the uncircumcised?”
– Judges 15:18

Short Stories and Devotional Letters to Grandchildren on Every Book and Chapter of the Bible

Recent Devotionals

Job 24

“Why does the Almighty not set times for judgment? Why must those who know him look in vain for such days?”
~ Job 24:1

John 15

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”
~ John 15:16

Acts 9

“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.”
~ Acts 9:31

Psalm 97

“The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.”
~ Psalm 97:6

Isaiah 21

“At this my body is racked with pain, pangs seize me, like those of a woman in labor; I am staggered by what I hear, I am bewildered by what I see.”
~ Isaiah 21:3

1 Chronicles 14

“And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel and that his kingdom had been highly exalted for the sake of his people Israel.”
~ 1 Chronicles 14:2

1 Samuel 12

“But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.”
~ 1 Samuel 12:24

Leviticus 20

“Keep all my decrees and laws and follow them, so that the land where I am bringing you to live may not vomit you out.”
~ Leviticus 20:22

Numbers 14

“But because my servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to, and his descendants will inherit it.”
~ Numbers 14:24

Romans 8

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
~ Romans 8:28

Micah 4

“But they do not know the thoughts of the LORD; they do not understand his plans, he who gathers them like sheaves to the threshing floor.”
~ Micah 4:12

Colossians 3

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
~ Colossians 3:12

Hebrews 12

“No discipline seems pleasant at times, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”
~ Hebrews 12:11

1 Samuel 25

“She fell at his feet and said: “‘My Lord, let the blame be on me alone. Please let your servant speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.”
~ 1 Samuel 25:24

1 Kings 18

“At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “‘Shout louder!”’ he said. “‘Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.”
~ 1 Kings 18:27

Numbers 32

“If you turn away from following him, he will again leave all this people in the desert, and you will be the cause of their destruction.”
~ Numbers 32:15

Matthew 18

“And He said: ““I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
~ Matthew 18:3

Judges 2

“Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel and said, ““Because this nation has violated the covenant that I laid down for their forefathers and has not listened to me,”
~ Judges 2:20

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