Category Archives: Pondering Scripture

Genesis 37:19-20 (The Message) They spotted Joseph off in the distance. By the time he got to them they had cooked up a plot to kill him. The brothers were saying, “Here comes that dreamer. Let’s kill him and throw … Continue reading →

Genesis 29:14-20 (New Living Translation) After Jacob had stayed with Laban for about a month, Laban said to him, “You shouldn’t work for me without pay just because we are relatives. Tell me how much your wages should be.” Now Laban had … Continue reading →

Genesis 26:19-22 (New International Version) Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there. But the herders of Gerar quarreled with those of Isaac and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well … Continue reading →

Genesis 25:29-34 (The Message) One day Jacob was cooking a stew. Esau came in from the field, starved. Esau said to Jacob, “Give me some of that red stew– I’m starved!” That’s how he came to be called Edom (Red). … Continue reading →

Genesis 12:1-4a (New Revised Standard Version) Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and … Continue reading →

Genesis 11:1-5 (Common English Bible) All people on the earth had one language and the same words. When they traveled east, they found a valley in the land of Shinar and settled there. They said to each other, “Come, let’s … Continue reading →

Psalm 12:5-8 (The Message) Into the hovels of the poor, into the dark streets where the homeless groan, God speaks: “I’ve had enough; I’m on my way to heal the ache in the heart of the wretched.” God’s words are pure … Continue reading →

Genesis 5:25-27 (New International Version) When Methuselah had lived 187 years, he became the father of Lamech. And after he became the father of Lamech, Methuselah lived 782 years and had other sons and daughters. Altogether, Methuselah lived 969, and then … Continue reading →

Genesis 4:2b-7 (New Living Translation) When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. When it was time for the harvest, Cain presented some of his crops as a gift to the Lord. Abel also brought … Continue reading →

Genesis 2:15-17 (Today’s New International Version) The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man. “You are free to eat from … Continue reading →