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Genesis 12:1-5
The Clear Word - 1994
1The the Lord said to Abram, "Now that you father Terah is dead, leave this city and move on to the land that I will show you, because you are still living too close to your relatives.
2My plan is to make a great nation from your descendants, a different people, and I will bless you, and through you all nations of the earth will be blessed.
3I will bless those who bless you and let those who curse you suffer the consequences. My intention is for you to be a blessing to the whole world."
4Abram did as the Lord told him and left the city of Haran, and his nephew Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left to go to the land of Canaan.
5So Abram, his wife Sarai and his nephew Lot, took all their goods which they had acquired while living in Haran, all their servants and all their flocks and left for the land of Canaan. Into the land of Canaan they came.
The Clear Word - 2000
Promises to Abram
1Then the Lord said to Abram, "Now that your father Terah is dead, leave this city and move on to the land that I will show you, because you are still living too close to your relatives.
2My plan is to make a great nation from your descendants, a different people, and I will bless you, and through you all nations of the earth will be blessed.
3I will bless those who bless you and let those who curse you suffer the consequences. My intention is to be a blessing to the whole world.
4Abram did as the Lord had told him and left the city of Haran, and his nephew Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left to go to the land of Canaan.
5So Abram, his wife Sarai, and his nephew Lot, took all their goods which they had acquired while living in Haran, all their servants and flocks and left for the land of Canaan.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
In The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word, Genesis 12:6 is merged into verses 12:4-5.
God's Promise to Abraham
1-3. God said to Abraham, "I don't want you to settle here. I want you to move to the place I will show you. My plan is to make a great nation from your children, people who will love and obey Me. I will bless them, and through them all others too. Those who help you, I will bless. Those who hurt you, I will punish. I want you and your descendants to be a blessing to the whole world."
4-6. Abraham did what God asked him to do. He left the city of Haran with his nephew Lot and went to the land of Canaan. He was seventy-five years old. They took everything with them, including all their servants and animals. Finally they reached Shechem, where the children of Noah's grandson lived. That's why it was called the land of Canaan.
Psalm 23
The Clear Word - 1994
1The Lord is my shepherd; my soul will lack nothing.
2He lets me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters.
3He restores the strength of my soul. He guides me along paths of righteousness.
4Even when I have to walk through a valley of frightful shadows facing death, I will not fear any evil because you are with me. Your rod and staff protect me.
5You spread out a banquet for me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with drops of oil. My heart overflows with gratitude.
6Your goodness and mercy will be with me every day of my life, and I will live with you in your house forever.
The Clear Word - 2000
The Lord Our Shepherd
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.
2 He lets me lie down in green meadows. He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He restores the strength of my soul. He guides me along paths of righteousness.
4 Even when I walk through a valley of frightful shadows facing death, I will fear no evil, because you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.
5 You spread out a banquet for me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with drops of oil. My heart overflows with gratitude.
6 Your goodness and mercy will be with me every day of my life, and I will live with the Lord in His house forever.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
The Good Shepherd
1-3. The Lord is my shepherd. He takes care of me. He leads me to green meadows and quiet waters. He strengthens my soul. He helps me do what is right.
4. Even when I go through a dark valley facing death, I will not be afraid. I know that You are with me. Your shepherd's rod comforts me.
5. Your presence is like a banquet even if I'm surrounded by my enemies. You anoint me with oil. My heart overflows with gratitude.
6. Your goodness and mercy will be with me all my life. And someday I will live in Your house forever.
Isaiah 55:1-3
The Clear Word - 1994
1The Lord says, "Come! Everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters. You who have no money, come, buy and eat. Come! Buy the fresh juice of the grape. Come and buy milk. It will cost you nothing.
2Why should you spend money for that which isn't bread or work for that which doesn't satisfy? Listen to me! Do what I say and your soul will be delighted with the best food there is.
3Listen to me, my people, and come to me for food. Listen to what I have to say and you will live and not die. I will renew my covenant with you and give you the blessings I promised David.
The Clear Word - 2000
God's Invitation to Come and Eat
1 The Lord says, "Come! Everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters. You who have no money, come, buy and eat. Come! Buy the fresh juice of the grape. Come and buy milk. It will cost you nothing.
2 Why should you spend money for that which isn't bread or work for that which doesn't satisfy? Listen to me! Do what I say and your soul will be delighted with the best food there is.
3 Listen to me, my people, and come to me for bread. Listen to what I have to say and you will live and not die. I will renew my covenant with you and give you the blessings I promised David.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
God's Invitation
1-2. The Lord says, "Come! Everyone who is thirsty, come to the waters. Come and buy grapes. Come and buy milk. It's all free. Why spend money for that which doesn't satisfy? Listen to Me! Do what I say, and you will have all the good food you need, and it won't cost you a thing.
3. "Listen! Come to Me for bread. You will eat and live and not die. I will give you all the blessings that I promised David.
Mark 1:9-13
The New Testament A Devotional Paraphrase - 1990
9It was during this time that Jesus left Nazareth, which is in the province of Galilee, and made His way down to Judea to the Jordan river where John was. He too was baptized.
10When He came up out of the water, He saw what seemed like an opening right into heaven and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove coming down.
11This was followed by a voice from heaven saying, "You are my only begotten Son. And I'm pleased with what you've just done."
12From here Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit to a most desolate place in the wilderness to fast, to pray, and to prepare for His mission.
13He was there for forty days surrounded by all kinds of wild animals. He was severely tempted by the devil to use his divine powers selfishly. When it was all over, He was so exhausted that angels from heaven came to revive His dying body and give Him strength to begin His ministry.
The Clear Word - 1994
9It was during this time that Jesus left Nazareth, which is in the province of Galilee, and made His way down to Judea to the Jordan river where John was. There Jesus, too, was baptized by John.
10When He came up out of the water, He saw an opening right into heaven and the Holy Spirit coming down in the form of a dove.
11This was followed by a voice from heaven saying, "You are my only begotten Son. I am pleased with what you've just done."
12From here Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit to a most desolate place in the wilderness to fast, to pray, and to prepare for His mission.
13He was there for forty days surrounded by wild animals. He was severely tempted by the devil to use his divine powers to sustain Himself. When it was all over, He was so exhausted that angels from heaven had to come to revive His dying body and give Him strength to begin His ministry.
The Clear Word - 2000
Jesus Is Baptized
9 It was during this time that Jesus left Nazareth, which is in the province of Galilee, and made His way to the Jordan River in Judea where John was. There Jesus, too, was baptized by John.
10 When He came up out of the water, the heavens opened and the light of the Holy Spirit came down and hovered over Him in the form of a dove.
11 This was followed by a voice from heaven, "You are my only begotten Son. I love you and am pleased with what you have done."
Jesus Tempted by Satan
12 From here Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit to a most desolate place in the wilderness to fast, pray and prepare for His mission.
13 He was there for forty days surrounded by wild animals. He was severely tempted by the devil to use His powers to feed Himself. When it was all over, He was so exhausted that angels from heaven had to come to revive His dying body.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
Jesus Starts His Ministry
9-11. One day Jesus went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. As He came up out of the water, the sky opened, and the power of the Holy Spirit came down upon Jesus. The light above His head was shaped like a dove. Then God spoke from heaven and said, "You are My own Son, whom I love. I am very pleased with You!"
12-13. From there Jesus went into the wilderness to fast and pray to prepare for His ministry. He was there for forty days, alone, except for the wild animals. While He was there, Satan greatly tempted Jesus, but He refused to give in. Then God sent angels to take care of Jesus and to strengthen Him.
John 1:1-5
The New Testament A Devotional Paraphrase - 1990
1Before the beginning of everything, going further back in time than can be imagined, the "Word of God" was there. And the "Word of God" stood by the side of God. And the Word was fully God.
2There never was a time when the "Word of God" was not with God.
3All things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made.
4He is the Source of life, and His own life here on earth was the Light that brought spiritual hope to all men.
5This Light was seen among us and shone into our mortal darkness; yet the dark minds of men planned to extinguish this Light, but did not succeed.
The Clear Word - 1994
1In the beginning, going further back in time than can be imagined, the Word of God was there. The Word stood by the side of God, and the Word was fully God.
2There never was a time when the Word of God was not with God.
3All things were made by Him, and nothing that was made was made without Him.
4He is the Source of life, and His life here on earth was the light that brought spiritual hope to all mankind.
5This Light was seen among us and shone into our mortal darkness; yet the dark minds of men did not understand this lightand were unable to put it out.
The Clear Word - 2000
The Word
1From the beginning, the Word of God was there. The Word stood by the side of God and the Word was fully God.
2There never was a time when the Word of God was not with God.
3All things were made by Him, and nothing that was made was made without Him.
4He is the source of life, and His life here on earth was the Light that brought hope to all mankind.
5This light shone into our moral darkness, but the dark minds of men did not understand it. The darkness tried to extinguish the Light, but could not overcome it.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
The Word of God
1-2. Jesus has always been with God. He is the Word of God and is equal with God. There never was a time when He was not with God.
3-4. Everything was made by Him, and without Him nothing was made. He is the source of life. His life here on earth was like a light that brought hope to all of us.
5. His presence was the light of God shining in the darkness of sin. The sinful minds of men tried to put out that light, but did not succeed.
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
The New Testament A Devotional Paraphrase - 1990
1Now, my brothers, I want to say something about the good news which I've shared with you, which you've accepted, on which you stand,
2and by which you're saved. There are some things I've told you that are basic and that you need to keep in mind, otherwise your faith has no meaning.
3What I've shared with you, I didn't originate. I recveived it just as you did. The fact remains, and always will, that Christ died for our sins, and this was according to Scripture.
4He was buried and on the third day, rose again, and this also was according to Scripture.
5Afterwards He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve, and they all saw Him and touched Him.
6Then more than five hundred believers saw Him at one time, and although some of them have died, most of them are still alive.
7Next, He appeared to James, His own stepbrother, and finally, just before he ascended, to all the apostles at one time.
8Last of all, He appeared to me. I saw Him with my own eyes and He taught me for three years just as He taught the apostles. As far as I know, I was the last one having this privilege.
The Clear Word - 1994
1My brothers, I now want to say something about the good news which I've shared with you, which you've accepted, in which you continue to stand
2and by which you're saved. There are some things I've told you that are basic that you need to keep in mind; otherwise your faith has no meaning.
3What I've shared with you, I didn't originate. I recveived it just as you did. The fact remains and always will that Christ died for our sins according to Scripture.
4He was buried and on the third day, He rose again, also according to Scripture.
5Afterwards He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve, and they all saw Him.
6Then more than five hundred believers saw Him at one time, and although some of them have died, many of them are still alive.
7Next, He appeared to James, His own stepbrother, and finally, just before he ascended, to all the apostles at one time.
8Last of all, He appeared to me. I saw Him with my own eyes and He taught me for three years just as He taught the apostles. As far as I know, I was the last one to have this privilege.
The Clear Word - 2000
Christ's Resurrection
1My brothers, I now want to say something about the good news, which I've shared with you, which you've accepted and on which you have taken your stand.
2It is through the gospel of Jesus Christ that you are saved. There are some things that you need to keep in mind. If you don't, your faith has no meaning.
3What I've shared with you I didn't originate. I received it just as you did. The fact remains and always will that Christ died for our sins according to Scripture.
4He was buried, and on the third day, He rose again, also according to Scripture.
5Afterward he appeared Peter, then to the twelve. They all saw Him.
6The more than five hundred believers saw Him at one time, and although some of them have died, many of them are still alive.
7Next, he appeared to James, His own stepbrother. And finally, just before He ascended, He appeared to all the apostles one more time.
8Last of all, He appeared to me. I saw Him with my own eyes and he taught me for three years just as He taught the apostles. As far as I know, I was the last one to have this privilege.
The Clear Word for Kids and The Easy English Clear Word - 2005
The Good News Explained
1-2. My brothers and sisters, I want to say something else about the good news I shared with you. You accepted it, and because of Jesus you are saved. But you must hold on to what I taught you, or your faith will mean nothing.
3-6. I passed on to you the gospel I re-ceived. The fact is that Jesus died for our sins according to Scripture. He was buried and rose from the grave, as prophesied. He appeared to Peter, then to the apostles, and, after that, to more than 500 believers. Many of these are still living.
7-8. Next Jesus appeared to His step-brother James, and then to all the disciples. Last of all He appeared to me and taught me as He did the apostles.
