ESV: Daily Light on the Daily Path

February 23:

Crossway — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Morning: Hebrews 12:24; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8; Hebrews 10:4; Hebrews 10:5; Hebrews 10:10; Genesis 4:4; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 10:19
Evening: Psalm 90:11; Matthew 27:45; Matthew 27:46; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 8:1; Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:13; 1 John 4:9; 1 John 4:10; Romans 3:26

Morning: Hebrews 12:24; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8; Hebrews 10:4; Hebrews 10:5; Hebrews 10:10; Genesis 4:4; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 10:19 Hebrews 12:24; John 1:29; Revelation 13:8; Hebrews 10:4; Hebrews 10:5; Hebrews 10:10; Genesis 4:4; Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 10:22; Hebrews 10:19

Hebrews 12:24

24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. (ESV)

John 1:29

Behold, the Lamb of God

29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (ESV)

Revelation 13:8

8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. (ESV)

Hebrews 10:4

4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. (ESV)

Hebrews 10:5

5 Consequently, when Christ¹ came into the world, he said,

“Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired,
but a body have you prepared for me;

Footnotes

[1] 10:5 Greek he

(ESV)

Hebrews 10:10

10 And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (ESV)

Genesis 4:4

4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his offering, (ESV)

Ephesians 5:2

2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (ESV)

Hebrews 10:22

22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (ESV)

Hebrews 10:19

The Full Assurance of Faith

19 Therefore, brothers,¹ since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus,

Footnotes

[1] 10:19 Or brothers and sisters

(ESV)

Evening: Psalm 90:11; Matthew 27:45; Matthew 27:46; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 8:1; Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:13; 1 John 4:9; 1 John 4:10; Romans 3:26 Psalm 90:11; Matthew 27:45; Matthew 27:46; Isaiah 53:6; Romans 8:1; Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:13; 1 John 4:9; 1 John 4:10; Romans 3:26

Psalm 90:11

11 Who considers the power of your anger,
and your wrath according to the fear of you?

(ESV)

Matthew 27:45

The Death of Jesus

45 Now from the sixth hour¹ there was darkness over all the land² until the ninth hour.³

Footnotes

[1] 27:45 That is, noon
[2] 27:45 Or earth
[3] 27:45 That is, 3 p.m.

(ESV)

Matthew 27:46

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (ESV)

Isaiah 53:6

6   All we like sheep have gone astray;
    we have turned—every one—to his own way;
  and the LORD has laid on him
    the iniquity of us all.

(ESV)

Romans 8:1

Life in the Spirit

8 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.¹

Footnotes

[1] 8:1 Some manuscripts add who walk not according to the flesh (but according to the Spirit)

(ESV)

Romans 5:1

Peace with God Through Faith

5 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we¹ have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Footnotes

[1] 5:1 Some manuscripts let us

(ESV)

Galatians 3:13

13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— (ESV)

1 John 4:9

9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. (ESV)

1 John 4:10

10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. (ESV)

Romans 3:26

26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (ESV)

February 22:

Crossway — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Morning: Psalm 25:12; Matthew 6:22; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 32:8-11; Jeremiah 10:23
Evening: Proverbs 3:24; Mark 4:37; Mark 4:38; Philippians 4:6; Philippians 4:7; Psalm 4:8; Psalm 127:2; Acts 7:59; Acts 7:60; 2 Corinthians 5:8

Morning: Psalm 25:12; Matthew 6:22; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 32:8-11; Jeremiah 10:23 Psalm 25:12; Matthew 6:22; Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 32:8-11; Jeremiah 10:23

Psalm 25:12

12 Who is the man who fears the LORD?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.

(ESV)

Matthew 6:22

22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, (ESV)

Psalm 119:105

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.

(ESV)

Isaiah 30:21

21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. (ESV)

Psalm 32:8-11

8   I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
    I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
9   Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
    which must be curbed with bit and bridle,
    or it will not stay near you.
10   Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
    but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.
11   Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous,
    and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

(ESV)

Jeremiah 10:23

23 I know, O LORD, that the way of man is not in himself,
that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps.

(ESV)

Evening: Proverbs 3:24; Mark 4:37; Mark 4:38; Philippians 4:6; Philippians 4:7; Psalm 4:8; Psalm 127:2; Acts 7:59; Acts 7:60; 2 Corinthians 5:8 Proverbs 3:24; Mark 4:37; Mark 4:38; Philippians 4:6; Philippians 4:7; Psalm 4:8; Psalm 127:2; Acts 7:59; Acts 7:60; 2 Corinthians 5:8

Proverbs 3:24

24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

(ESV)

Mark 4:37

37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. (ESV)

Mark 4:38

38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” (ESV)

Philippians 4:6

6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (ESV)

Philippians 4:7

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (ESV)

Psalm 4:8

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep;
for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

(ESV)

Psalm 127:2

2   It is in vain that you rise up early
    and go late to rest,
  eating the bread of anxious toil;
    for he gives to his beloved sleep.

(ESV)

Acts 7:59

59 And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” (ESV)

Acts 7:60

60 And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. (ESV)

2 Corinthians 5:8

8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. (ESV)

February 21:

Crossway — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Morning: Leviticus 20:8; Leviticus 20:24; Leviticus 20:26; Jude 1:1; John 17:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12; Titus 2:13; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 2:11; John 17:19; 1 Peter 1:2
Evening: Psalm 97:11; Psalm 126:5; Psalm 126:6; 1 Corinthians 15:37; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:7

Morning: Leviticus 20:8; Leviticus 20:24; Leviticus 20:26; Jude 1:1; John 17:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12; Titus 2:13; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 2:11; John 17:19; 1 Peter 1:2 Leviticus 20:8; Leviticus 20:24; Leviticus 20:26; Jude 1:1; John 17:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12; Titus 2:13; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 2:11; John 17:19; 1 Peter 1:2

Leviticus 20:8

8 Keep my statutes and do them; I am the LORD who sanctifies you. (ESV)

Leviticus 20:24

24 But I have said to you, ‘You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey.’ I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples. (ESV)

Leviticus 20:26

26 You shall be holy to me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine. (ESV)

Jude 1:1

Greeting

1 Jude, a servant¹ of Jesus Christ and brother of James,

To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for² Jesus Christ:

Footnotes

[1] 1:1 Or slave (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
[2] 1:1 Or by

(ESV)

John 17:17

17 Sanctify them¹ in the truth; your word is truth.

Footnotes

[1] 17:17 Greek Set them apart (for holy service to God)

(ESV)

1 Thessalonians 5:23

23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV)

Hebrews 13:12

12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. (ESV)

Titus 2:13

13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, (ESV)

Titus 2:14

14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (ESV)

Hebrews 2:11

11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source.¹ That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers,²

Footnotes

[1] 2:11 Greek all are of one
[2] 2:11 Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church; also verse 12

(ESV)

John 17:19

19 And for their sake I consecrate myself,¹ that they also may be sanctified² in truth.

Footnotes

[1] 17:19 Or I sanctify myself; or I set myself apart (for holy service to God)
[2] 17:19 Greek may be set apart (for holy service to God)

(ESV)

1 Peter 1:2

2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood:

May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (ESV)

Evening: Psalm 97:11; Psalm 126:5; Psalm 126:6; 1 Corinthians 15:37; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:7 Psalm 97:11; Psalm 126:5; Psalm 126:6; 1 Corinthians 15:37; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 1:7

Psalm 97:11

11 Light is sown¹ for the righteous,
and joy for the upright in heart.

Footnotes

[1] 97:11 Most Hebrew manuscripts; one Hebrew manuscript, Septuagint, Syriac, Jerome Light dawns

(ESV)

Psalm 126:5

5 Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!

(ESV)

Psalm 126:6

6   He who goes out weeping,
    bearing the seed for sowing,
  shall come home with shouts of joy,
    bringing his sheaves with him.

(ESV)

1 Corinthians 15:37

37 And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. (ESV)

1 Peter 1:3

Born Again to a Living Hope

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (ESV)

1 Peter 1:6

6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, (ESV)

1 Peter 1:7

7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (ESV)

February 20:

Crossway — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Morning: Isaiah 53:11; John 19:30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 43:21; Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 3:11; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 1:14; 1 Peter 2:9
Evening: Hebrews 3:8; James 1:13-15; Psalm 106:14; Luke 4:1-3; Hebrews 2:18; Luke 22:31; Luke 22:32

Morning: Isaiah 53:11; John 19:30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 43:21; Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 3:11; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 1:14; 1 Peter 2:9 Isaiah 53:11; John 19:30; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 43:21; Ephesians 3:10; Ephesians 3:11; Ephesians 2:7; Ephesians 1:13; Ephesians 1:14; 1 Peter 2:9

Isaiah 53:11

11   Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see¹ and be satisfied;
  by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant,
    make many to be accounted righteous,
    and he shall bear their iniquities.

Footnotes

[1] 53:11 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scroll he shall see light

(ESV)

John 19:30

30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (ESV)

2 Corinthians 5:21

21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (ESV)

Isaiah 43:21

21 the people whom I formed for myself
that they might declare my praise.

(ESV)

Ephesians 3:10

10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. (ESV)

Ephesians 3:11

11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, (ESV)

Ephesians 2:7

7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. (ESV)

Ephesians 1:13

13 In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, (ESV)

Ephesians 1:14

14 who is the guarantee¹ of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it,² to the praise of his glory.

Footnotes

[1] 1:14 Or down payment
[2] 1:14 Or until God redeems his possession

(ESV)

1 Peter 2:9

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (ESV)

Evening: Hebrews 3:8; James 1:13-15; Psalm 106:14; Luke 4:1-3; Hebrews 2:18; Luke 22:31; Luke 22:32 Hebrews 3:8; James 1:13-15; Psalm 106:14; Luke 4:1-3; Hebrews 2:18; Luke 22:31; Luke 22:32

Hebrews 3:8

8 do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion,
on the day of testing in the wilderness,

(ESV)

James 1:13-15

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. (ESV)

Psalm 106:14

14 But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness,
and put God to the test in the desert;

(ESV)

Luke 4:1-3

The Temptation of Jesus

4 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” (ESV)

Hebrews 2:18

18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (ESV)

Luke 22:31

Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial

31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you,¹ that he might sift you like wheat,

Footnotes

[1] 22:31 The Greek word for you (twice in this verse) is plural; in verse 32, all four instances are singular

(ESV)

Luke 22:32

32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (ESV)

February 19:

Crossway — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Morning: Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 3:5; James 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:25; 1 Corinthians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 1:29; Psalm 119:130; Psalm 119:11; Luke 4:22; John 7:46; 1 Corinthians 1:30
Evening: Isaiah 63:4; Leviticus 25:10; Isaiah 26:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Hosea 13:14; Jeremiah 50:34

Morning: Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 3:5; James 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:25; 1 Corinthians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 1:29; Psalm 119:130; Psalm 119:11; Luke 4:22; John 7:46; 1 Corinthians 1:30 Proverbs 2:6; Proverbs 3:5; James 1:5; 1 Corinthians 1:25; 1 Corinthians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 1:29; Psalm 119:130; Psalm 119:11; Luke 4:22; John 7:46; 1 Corinthians 1:30

Proverbs 2:6

6 For the LORD gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;

(ESV)

Proverbs 3:5

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.

(ESV)

James 1:5

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 1:25

25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. (ESV)

1 Corinthians 1:27

27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; (ESV)

1 Corinthians 1:29

29 so that no human being¹ might boast in the presence of God.

Footnotes

[1] 1:29 Greek no flesh

(ESV)

Psalm 119:130

130 The unfolding of your words gives light;
it imparts understanding to the simple.

(ESV)

Psalm 119:11

11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.

(ESV)

Luke 4:22

22 And all spoke well of him and marveled at the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. And they said, “Is not this Joseph's son?” (ESV)

John 7:46

46 The officers answered, “No one ever spoke like this man!” (ESV)

1 Corinthians 1:30

30 And because of him¹ you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

Footnotes

[1] 1:30 Greek And from him

(ESV)

Evening: Isaiah 63:4; Leviticus 25:10; Isaiah 26:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Hosea 13:14; Jeremiah 50:34 Isaiah 63:4; Leviticus 25:10; Isaiah 26:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Hosea 13:14; Jeremiah 50:34

Isaiah 63:4

4 For the day of vengeance was in my heart,
and my year of redemption¹ had come.

Footnotes

[1] 63:4 Or the year of my redeemed

(ESV)

Leviticus 25:10

10 And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his clan. (ESV)

Isaiah 26:19

19   Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.
    You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy!
  For your dew is a dew of light,
    and the earth will give birth to the dead.

(ESV)

1 Thessalonians 4:16

16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. (ESV)

1 Thessalonians 4:17

17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. (ESV)

Hosea 13:14

14   Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?
    Shall I redeem them from Death?
  O Death, where are your plagues?
    O Sheol, where is your sting?
    Compassion is hidden from my eyes.

(ESV)

Jeremiah 50:34

34 Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon. (ESV)