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The congregation of Countryside is encouraged to not only read ahead in the texts we will be sharing and studying together during our services, but also to personally read the Scriptures together as a congregation. Here you will find Scripture for the day (a Psalm for each morning (always at least the first Psalm) and night, and selections from the Old Testament, New Testament and Gospels), as well as weekly and daily prayers. Together we read through the New Testament once a year, and the Old Testament every two years. The Scripture selections, and the prayers, are from common sources used by most Christians throughout the world.

The historic church found expression in the same rhythms of worship and devotion that were evident in the early church, and among the Hebrews, God's people, before that.  Our hope is that the regular reminder will be of encouragement to us all to join the people of God in reading the Scriptures and praying. Both are meant to go together with our daily prayer and communion service.

Reading for Fri, May 8

Psalm 75-76

Psalm 75[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 We praise you, God,
we praise you, for your Name is near;(A)
people tell of your wonderful deeds.(B)

2 You say, “I choose the appointed time;(C)
it is I who judge with equity.(D)
3 When the earth and all its people quake,(E)
it is I who hold its pillars(F) firm.[b]
4 To the arrogant(G) I say, ‘Boast no more,’(H)
and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns.[c](I)
5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak so defiantly.(J)’”

6 No one from the east or the west
or from the desert can exalt themselves.
7 It is God who judges:(K)
He brings one down, he exalts another.(L)
8 In the hand of the Lord is a cup
full of foaming wine mixed(M) with spices;
he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth
drink it down to its very dregs.(N)

9 As for me, I will declare(O) this forever;
I will sing(P) praise to the God of Jacob,(Q)
10 who says, “I will cut off the horns of all the wicked,
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”(R)

Psalm 76[d]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 God is renowned in Judah;
in Israel his name is great.(S)
2 His tent is in Salem,(T)
his dwelling place in Zion.(U)
3 There he broke the flashing arrows,(V)
the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.[e](W)

4 You are radiant with light,(X)
more majestic than mountains rich with game.
5 The valiant(Y) lie plundered,
they sleep their last sleep;(Z)
not one of the warriors
can lift his hands.
6 At your rebuke,(AA) God of Jacob,
both horse and chariot(AB) lie still.

7 It is you alone who are to be feared.(AC)
Who can stand(AD) before you when you are angry?(AE)
8 From heaven you pronounced judgment,
and the land feared(AF) and was quiet—
9 when you, God, rose up to judge,(AG)
to save all the afflicted(AH) of the land.
10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise,(AI)
and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.[f]

11 Make vows to the Lord your God and fulfill them;(AJ)
let all the neighboring lands
bring gifts(AK) to the One to be feared.
12 He breaks the spirit of rulers;
he is feared by the kings of the earth.

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 75:1 In Hebrew texts 75:1-10 is numbered 75:2-11.
  2. Psalm 75:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
  3. Psalm 75:4 Horns here symbolize strength; also in verses 5 and 10.
  4. Psalm 76:1 In Hebrew texts 76:1-12 is numbered 76:2-13.
  5. Psalm 76:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 9.
  6. Psalm 76:10 Or Surely the wrath of mankind brings you praise, / and with the remainder of wrath you arm yourself

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 75:1 : Ps 145:18
  2. Psalm 75:1 : S Jos 3:5; Ps 44:1; S 71:16; 77:12; 105:2; 107:8, 15; 145:5, 12
  3. Psalm 75:2 : S Ex 13:10
  4. Psalm 75:2 : S Ps 7:11
  5. Psalm 75:3 : Isa 24:19
  6. Psalm 75:3 : 1Sa 2:8; S 2Sa 22:8
  7. Psalm 75:4 : S Ps 5:5
  8. Psalm 75:4 : S 1Sa 2:3
  9. Psalm 75:4 : Zec 1:21
  10. Psalm 75:5 : S Job 15:25
  11. Psalm 75:7 : S Ge 16:5; Ps 50:6; 58:11; Rev 18:8
  12. Psalm 75:7 : 1Sa 2:7; S Job 5:11; Ps 147:6; Eze 21:26; Da 2:21
  13. Psalm 75:8 : Pr 23:30
  14. Psalm 75:8 : Isa 51:17; Jer 25:15; Zec 12:2
  15. Psalm 75:9 : Ps 40:10
  16. Psalm 75:9 : Ps 108:1
  17. Psalm 75:9 : S Ge 24:12; Ps 76:6
  18. Psalm 75:10 : Ps 89:17; 92:10; 112:9; 148:14
  19. Psalm 76:1 : Ps 99:3
  20. Psalm 76:2 : S Ge 14:18; Heb 7:1
  21. Psalm 76:2 : S 2Sa 5:7; Ps 2:6
  22. Psalm 76:3 : Eze 39:9
  23. Psalm 76:3 : Ps 46:9
  24. Psalm 76:4 : S Ps 36:9
  25. Psalm 76:5 : S Jdg 20:44
  26. Psalm 76:5 : S Ps 13:3; S Mt 9:24
  27. Psalm 76:6 : S Ps 50:21
  28. Psalm 76:6 : S Ex 15:1
  29. Psalm 76:7 : S 1Ch 16:25
  30. Psalm 76:7 : S Ezr 9:15; Rev 6:17
  31. Psalm 76:7 : Ps 2:5; Na 1:6
  32. Psalm 76:8 : S 1Ch 16:30; Eze 38:20
  33. Psalm 76:9 : S Ps 9:8; 58:11; 74:22; 82:8; 96:13
  34. Psalm 76:9 : S Ps 72:4
  35. Psalm 76:10 : Ex 9:16; Ro 9:17
  36. Psalm 76:11 : S Lev 22:18; S Ps 50:14; Ecc 5:4-5
  37. Psalm 76:11 : S 2Ch 32:23
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Psalm 23

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord is my shepherd,(A) I lack nothing.(B)
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,(C)
3 he refreshes my soul.(D)
He guides me(E) along the right paths(F)
for his name’s sake.(G)
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a](H)
I will fear no evil,(I)
for you are with me;(J)
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table(K) before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;(L)
my cup(M) overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love(N) will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 23:1 : S Ge 48:15; S Ps 28:9; S Jn 10:11
  2. Psalm 23:1 : Ps 34:9, 10; 84:11; 107:9; Php 4:19
  3. Psalm 23:2 : Ps 36:8; 46:4; Rev 7:17
  4. Psalm 23:3 : S Ps 19:7
  5. Psalm 23:3 : Ps 25:9; 73:24; Isa 42:16
  6. Psalm 23:3 : S Ps 5:8
  7. Psalm 23:3 : Ps 25:11; 31:3; 79:9; 106:8; 109:21; 143:11
  8. Psalm 23:4 : S Job 3:5; Ps 107:14
  9. Psalm 23:4 : Ps 3:6; 27:1
  10. Psalm 23:4 : Ps 16:8; Isa 43:2
  11. Psalm 23:5 : S Job 36:16
  12. Psalm 23:5 : Ps 45:7; 92:10; Lk 7:46
  13. Psalm 23:5 : S Ps 16:5
  14. Psalm 23:6 : S Ne 9:25
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Psalm 27

Psalm 27

Of David.

1 The Lord is my light(A) and my salvation(B)—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold(C) of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?(D)

2 When the wicked advance against me
to devour[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.(E)
3 Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;(F)
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.(G)

4 One thing(H) I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,(I)
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble(J)
he will keep me safe(K) in his dwelling;
he will hide me(L) in the shelter of his sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.(M)

6 Then my head will be exalted(N)
above the enemies who surround me;(O)
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice(P) with shouts of joy;(Q)
I will sing(R) and make music(S) to the Lord.

7 Hear my voice(T) when I call, Lord;
be merciful to me and answer me.(U)
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!(V)”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face(W) from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;(X)
you have been my helper.(Y)
Do not reject me or forsake(Z) me,
God my Savior.(AA)
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will receive me.
11 Teach me your way,(AB) Lord;
lead me in a straight path(AC)
because of my oppressors.(AD)
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses(AE) rise up against me,
spouting malicious accusations.

13 I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the Lord(AF)
in the land of the living.(AG)
14 Wait(AH) for the Lord;
be strong(AI) and take heart
and wait for the Lord.

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 27:2 Or slander

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 27:1 : S 2Sa 22:29
  2. Psalm 27:1 : S Ex 15:2; S Ps 3:8
  3. Psalm 27:1 : Ps 9:9
  4. Psalm 27:1 : S Job 13:15; Ps 56:4, 11; 118:6
  5. Psalm 27:2 : Ps 9:3; S 20:8; 37:24; Da 11:19; Ro 11:11
  6. Psalm 27:3 : S Ge 4:7; S Ps 3:6
  7. Psalm 27:3 : S Job 4:6
  8. Psalm 27:4 : Lk 10:42
  9. Psalm 27:4 : Ps 23:6; 61:4
  10. Psalm 27:5 : S Job 38:23
  11. Psalm 27:5 : S Ps 12:7
  12. Psalm 27:5 : S Ps 17:8
  13. Psalm 27:5 : Ps 40:2
  14. Psalm 27:6 : 2Sa 22:49; Ps 3:3; 18:48
  15. Psalm 27:6 : S Ps 22:12
  16. Psalm 27:6 : Ps 50:14; 54:6; 107:22; 116:17
  17. Psalm 27:6 : S Ezr 3:13; S Job 22:26
  18. Psalm 27:6 : S Ex 15:1
  19. Psalm 27:6 : Ps 33:2; 92:1; 147:7; S Eph 5:19
  20. Psalm 27:7 : Ps 5:3; 18:6; 55:17; 119:149; 130:2; Isa 28:23
  21. Psalm 27:7 : S Ps 4:1
  22. Psalm 27:8 : S 1Ch 16:11
  23. Psalm 27:9 : S Dt 31:17; S Ps 22:24
  24. Psalm 27:9 : S Ps 2:5
  25. Psalm 27:9 : S Ge 49:25; S Dt 33:29
  26. Psalm 27:9 : S Dt 4:31; Ps 37:28; 119:8; Isa 41:17; 62:12; Jer 14:9
  27. Psalm 27:9 : Ps 18:46
  28. Psalm 27:11 : S Ex 33:13
  29. Psalm 27:11 : S Ezr 8:21; Ps 5:8
  30. Psalm 27:11 : Ps 72:4; 78:42; 106:10; Jer 21:12
  31. Psalm 27:12 : S Dt 19:16; S Mt 26:60; Ac 6:13; 1Co 15:15
  32. Psalm 27:13 : Ex 33:19; S 2Ch 6:41; Ps 23:6; 31:19; 145:7
  33. Psalm 27:13 : S Job 28:13
  34. Psalm 27:14 : Ps 33:20; 130:5, 6; Isa 8:17; 30:18; Hab 2:3; Zep 3:8; Ac 1:4
  35. Psalm 27:14 : S Dt 1:21; S Jdg 5:21; S Eph 6:10
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Leviticus 23:23-44

The Festival of Trumpets(A)

23 The Lord said to Moses, 24 “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of sabbath rest, a sacred assembly(B) commemorated with trumpet blasts.(C) 25 Do no regular work,(D) but present a food offering to the Lord.(E)’”

The Day of Atonement(F)

26 The Lord said to Moses, 27 “The tenth day of this seventh month(G) is the Day of Atonement.(H) Hold a sacred assembly(I) and deny yourselves,[a] and present a food offering to the Lord. 28 Do not do any work(J) on that day, because it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the Lord your God. 29 Those who do not deny themselves on that day must be cut off from their people.(K) 30 I will destroy from among their people(L) anyone who does any work on that day. 31 You shall do no work at all. This is to be a lasting ordinance(M) for the generations to come, wherever you live. 32 It is a day of sabbath rest(N) for you, and you must deny yourselves. From the evening of the ninth day of the month until the following evening you are to observe your sabbath.”(O)

The Festival of Tabernacles(P)

33 The Lord said to Moses, 34 “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the fifteenth day of the seventh(Q) month the Lord’s Festival of Tabernacles(R) begins, and it lasts for seven days. 35 The first day is a sacred assembly;(S) do no regular work.(T) 36 For seven days present food offerings to the Lord, and on the eighth day hold a sacred assembly(U) and present a food offering to the Lord.(V) It is the closing special assembly; do no regular work.

37 (“‘These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for bringing food offerings to the Lord—the burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings(W) required for each day. 38 These offerings(X) are in addition to those for the Lord’s Sabbaths(Y) and[b] in addition to your gifts and whatever you have vowed and all the freewill offerings(Z) you give to the Lord.)

39 “‘So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the crops of the land, celebrate the festival(AA) to the Lord for seven days;(AB) the first day is a day of sabbath rest, and the eighth day also is a day of sabbath rest. 40 On the first day you are to take branches(AC) from luxuriant trees—from palms, willows and other leafy trees(AD)—and rejoice(AE) before the Lord your God for seven days. 41 Celebrate this as a festival to the Lord for seven days each year. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come; celebrate it in the seventh month. 42 Live in temporary shelters(AF) for seven days: All native-born Israelites are to live in such shelters 43 so your descendants will know(AG) that I had the Israelites live in temporary shelters when I brought them out of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’”

44 So Moses announced to the Israelites the appointed festivals of the Lord.

Footnotes:

  1. Leviticus 23:27 Or and fast; similarly in verses 29 and 32
  2. Leviticus 23:38 Or These festivals are in addition to the Lord’s Sabbaths, and these offerings are

Cross references:

  1. Leviticus 23:23 : 23:23-25pp — Nu 29:1-6
  2. Leviticus 23:24 : ver 27, 36; Ezr 3:1
  3. Leviticus 23:24 : Lev 25:9; Nu 10:9, 10; 29:1; 31:6; 2Ki 11:14; 2Ch 13:12; Ps 98:6
  4. Leviticus 23:25 : ver 21
  5. Leviticus 23:25 : S Lev 1:9
  6. Leviticus 23:26 : 23:26-32pp — Lev 16:2-34; Nu 29:7-11
  7. Leviticus 23:27 : S Lev 16:29
  8. Leviticus 23:27 : S Ex 30:10
  9. Leviticus 23:27 : S ver 2,S 24
  10. Leviticus 23:28 : ver 31
  11. Leviticus 23:29 : Ge 17:14; Lev 7:20; Nu 5:2
  12. Leviticus 23:30 : S Lev 20:3
  13. Leviticus 23:31 : Lev 3:17
  14. Leviticus 23:32 : S Lev 16:31
  15. Leviticus 23:32 : Ne 13:19
  16. Leviticus 23:33 : 23:33-43pp — Nu 29:12-39; Dt 16:13-17
  17. Leviticus 23:34 : 1Ki 8:2; Hag 2:1
  18. Leviticus 23:34 : S Ex 23:16; Jn 7:2
  19. Leviticus 23:35 : ver 2
  20. Leviticus 23:35 : ver 3
  21. Leviticus 23:36 : S ver 24; 1Ki 8:2; 2Ch 7:9; Ne 8:18; Jn 7:37
  22. Leviticus 23:36 : S Lev 1:9
  23. Leviticus 23:37 : ver 13
  24. Leviticus 23:38 : S Lev 1:2
  25. Leviticus 23:38 : S Ex 20:10; 2Ch 2:4; Eze 45:17
  26. Leviticus 23:38 : S Lev 7:16
  27. Leviticus 23:39 : Isa 62:9
  28. Leviticus 23:39 : S Ex 23:16
  29. Leviticus 23:40 : Ps 118:27
  30. Leviticus 23:40 : Ne 8:14-17; Ps 137:2; Isa 44:4
  31. Leviticus 23:40 : Dt 12:7; 14:26; 28:47; Ne 8:10; Ps 9:2; 66:6; 105:43; Joel 2:26
  32. Leviticus 23:42 : S Ex 23:16
  33. Leviticus 23:43 : Ps 78:5
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2 Thessalonians 3

Request for Prayer

3 As for other matters, brothers and sisters,(A) pray for us(B) that the message of the Lord(C) may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.(D) 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people,(E) for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful,(F) and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.(G) 4 We have confidence(H) in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. 5 May the Lord direct your hearts(I) into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.

Warning Against Idleness

6 In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,(J) we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from(K) every believer who is idle and disruptive(L) and does not live according to the teaching[a] you received from us.(M) 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example.(N) We were not idle when we were with you, 8 nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked(O) night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. 9 We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help,(P) but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate.(Q) 10 For even when we were with you,(R) we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work(S) shall not eat.”

11 We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies.(T) 12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(U) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(V) 13 And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.(W)

14 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them,(X) in order that they may feel ashamed.(Y) 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(Z)

Final Greetings

16 Now may the Lord of peace(AA) himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.(AB)

17 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand,(AC) which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.(AD)

Footnotes:

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Or tradition

Cross references:

  1. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 : 1Th 4:1
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 : S 1Th 5:25
  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 : 1Th 1:8
  4. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 : 1Th 2:13
  5. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 : S Ro 15:31
  6. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 : S 1Co 1:9
  7. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 : S Mt 5:37
  8. 2 Thessalonians 3:4 : S 2Co 2:3
  9. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 : 1Ch 29:18
  10. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 : 1Co 5:4
  11. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 : ver 14; S Ro 16:17
  12. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 : ver 7, 11
  13. 2 Thessalonians 3:6 : S 1Co 11:2
  14. 2 Thessalonians 3:7 : ver 9; S 1Co 4:16
  15. 2 Thessalonians 3:8 : S Ac 18:3; Eph 4:28
  16. 2 Thessalonians 3:9 : 1Co 9:4-14
  17. 2 Thessalonians 3:9 : ver 7; S 1Co 4:16
  18. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 : 1Th 3:4
  19. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 : 1Th 4:11
  20. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 : ver 6, 7; 1Ti 5:13
  21. 2 Thessalonians 3:12 : 1Th 4:1
  22. 2 Thessalonians 3:12 : 1Th 4:11; Eph 4:28
  23. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 : Gal 6:9
  24. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 : ver 6; S Ro 16:17
  25. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 : S 1Co 4:14
  26. 2 Thessalonians 3:15 : Gal 6:1; 1Th 5:14; Phm 16
  27. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 : S Ro 15:33
  28. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 : Ru 2:4
  29. 2 Thessalonians 3:17 : S 1Co 16:21
  30. 2 Thessalonians 3:18 : S Ro 16:20
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Matthew 7:13-21

The Narrow and Wide Gates

13 “Enter through the narrow gate.(A) For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

True and False Prophets

15 “Watch out for false prophets.(B) They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.(C) 16 By their fruit you will recognize them.(D) Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?(E) 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.(F) 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.(G) 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

True and False Disciples

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’(H) will enter the kingdom of heaven,(I) but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.(J)

Cross references:

  1. Matthew 7:13 : Lk 13:24; Jn 10:7, 9
  2. Matthew 7:15 : Jer 23:16; Mt 24:24; Lk 6:26; 2Pe 2:1; 1Jn 4:1; Rev 16:13
  3. Matthew 7:15 : Eze 22:27; Ac 20:29
  4. Matthew 7:16 : Mt 12:33; Lk 6:44
  5. Matthew 7:16 : Jas 3:12
  6. Matthew 7:18 : Lk 6:43
  7. Matthew 7:19 : S Mt 3:10
  8. Matthew 7:21 : Hos 8:2; Mt 25:11; S Jn 13:13; 1Co 12:3
  9. Matthew 7:21 : S Mt 3:2
  10. Matthew 7:21 : Mt 12:50; Ro 2:13; Jas 1:22; 1Jn 3:18
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