http://www.valley-church.com/everydaywithjesusEvery Day With Jesus Updatesen-us Today's Scripture Luke 10:25-28 (NIV) On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118850Fri, 18 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 10:21-24 (NIV) At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118849Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 8:34-47 (NIV) Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118848Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 8:30-33 (NIV) Even as he spoke, many put their faith in him. 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118847Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 9:32-36 (NIV) 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118846Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 9:28-31 (NIV) 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118826Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:31-9:1 (NIV) 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118825Sat, 12 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118823Fri, 11 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:22-26 (NIV) 22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. 23 He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118821Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:13-21 (NIV) 13 Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side. 14 The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. 15"Be careful," Jesus...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118820Wed, 09 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 16:1-4 (NIV) 1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118816Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118807Mon, 07 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:31-37 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis.  32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118806Sun, 06 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:24-30 (NIV) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25In fact, as soon as she heard about him,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118805Sat, 05 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:20-23 (NIV) He went on: "What comes out of a man is what makes him 'unclean.' 21 For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22 greed, malice, deceit,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118800Fri, 04 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:14-19 (NIV) Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him 'unclean' by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118799Thu, 03 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:1-13 (NIV) The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118798Wed, 02 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 6:66-71 (NIV) From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. 67 "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve.  68 Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118797Tue, 01 May 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 6:60-65 (NIV) On hearing it, many of his disciples said, "This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?" 61 Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, "Does this offend you? ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118133Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 6:52-59 (NIV) Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" 53 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118132Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 6:41-51 (NIV) At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118129Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 14:25-33 (NIV) During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118127Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 14:22-24 (NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118126Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:35-44 (NIV) By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. "This is a remote place," they said, "and it's already very late. 36 Send the people away so they can go to the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118124Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:30-34 (NIV) The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118122Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:17-29 (NIV) For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison. He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married. 18 For...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118119Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:14-16 (NIV) King Herod heard about this, for Jesus' name had become well known. Some were saying, "John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118113Sun, 22 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did this man...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118112Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 9:27-34 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" 28 When he had gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them, "Do...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118111Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 5:35-43 (NIV) While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. "Your daughter is dead," they said. "Why bother the teacher any more?" 36 Ignoring what...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118110Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 5:21-34 (NIV) When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118108Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 5:11-20 (NIV) A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. 12 The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." 13 He gave them permission, and the evil spirits...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118107Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 5:1-10 (NIV) They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118106Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:35-41 (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118105Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:47-52 (NIV) "Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118104Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it." Today's...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118102Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:44 (NIV) "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field." Today's...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118099Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:36-43 (NIV) Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." 37 He answered, "The one who sowed the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118091Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:33-35 (NIV) He told them still another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount of flour until it worked all through the dough." 34 Jesus...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118090Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:30-34 (NIV) Again he said, "What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118089Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118086Sun, 08 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:26-29 (NIV) He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118085Sat, 07 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:10-25 (NIV) When he was alone, the Twelve and the others around him asked him about the parables. 11 He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118084Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:1-9 (NIV) Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118083Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:31-35 (NIV) Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, "Your mother and brothers are outside...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118082Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:43-45 (NIV) "When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118081Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:38-42 (NIV) Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." 39 He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118068Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:33-37 (NIV) "Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=118067Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:45-54 (NIV) From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117706Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:15-21 (NIV) Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Many followed him, and he healed all their sick, 16 warning them not to tell who he was. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117704Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:1-8 (NIV) At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117701Thu, 29 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 11:25-30 (NIV) At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. 26 Yes,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117700Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 11:20-24 (NIV) Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 "Woe to you, Korazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! If the miracles...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117697Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 9:9-13 (NIV) As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117694Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:21-29 (NIV) Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117692Sun, 25 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV) "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117680Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) "Enter through the narrow gate. 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...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117675Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:12 (NIV) So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Today's Message the golden rule Have you seen the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117666Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:7-11 (NIV) "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117665Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:31-34 (NIV) So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117664Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117615Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:19-24 (NIV) "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117614Sun, 18 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:16-18 (NIV) "When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117611Sat, 17 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:9-15 (NIV) "This, then, is how you should pray:  "'Our Father in heaven,      hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come,      your...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117609Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117607Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV) "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117606Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:38-42 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117499Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV) "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117500Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:31-32 (NIV) "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117498Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:27-30 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117497Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:23-26 (NIV) "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117471Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV) "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117412Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:17-20 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117411Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:13 (NIV) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men" ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117409Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:12 (NIV) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Today's Message In good company ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117407Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:10 (NIV) 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,      for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today's Message avoiding god's...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117406Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:9 (NIV) 9 Blessed are the peacemakers,     for they will be called sons of God. Today's Message Peace in times of war These are precarious and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117404Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:8 (NIV) 8 Blessed are the pure in heart,      for they will see God. Today's Message seeing god Throughout history, people have traveled...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117402Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117401Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117399Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 4: 12-17 (NIV) 12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117398Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:12 (NIV) Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. . Today's Message In Good company ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117170Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Today's Message Avoiding God's blessing? Who would...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117169Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Today's Message Peace in times of war These are precarious and dangerous days in our world....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117168Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:8 (NIV) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Today's Message Seeing God Throughout history, people have traveled thousands of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117167Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-8 (NIV) The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117166Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV) After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117165Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:62-66 (NIV) The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 "Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117164Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:4 (NIV) 4 Blessed are those who mourn,      for they will be comforted. Today's Message Fortunate mourners Jesus' words seem to contradict each other....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117076Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117075Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:1-12 (NIV) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit,      for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn,      for they will be comforted. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117070Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:13-19 (NIV) Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he might send...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117062Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:15-21 (NIV) Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place. Many followed him, and he healed all their sick, 16 warning them not to tell who he was. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117061Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:7-12 (NIV) Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117060Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:1-6 (NIV) Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=117059Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:1-8 (NIV) 1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116955Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:41-47 (NIV) "I do not accept praise from men, 42 but I know you. I know that you do not have the love of God in your hearts. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not accept me; but if someone...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116954Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:31-40 (NIV) "If I testify about myself, my testimony is not valid. 32 There is another who testifies in my favor, and I know that his testimony about me is valid. 33 "You have sent to John and he has...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116953Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:24-30 (NIV) "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 25 I tell you the truth, a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116951Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:16-23 (NIV) 16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews persecuted him. 17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working." 18...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116926Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:9-15 (NIV) 9 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath, 10 and so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, "It is the Sabbath; the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116923Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:1-9 (NIV) 1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116919Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 5:33-39 (NIV) 33 They said to him, "John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking." 34 Jesus answered, "Can you make the guests of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116912Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 9:9-13 (NIV) 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector's booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116909Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116908Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV) 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116812Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:13 (NIV) "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116811Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 6:24-26 (NIV) 24 "But woe to you who are rich,      for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now,      for you will go...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116809Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 31:10-31 (NIV) 10 A wife of noble character who can find?             She is worth far more than rubies.  11 Her husband has...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116713Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 30:1-6 (NIV) 1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle:             This man declared to Ithiel,        ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116712Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 29:3, 15, 17 (NIV) 3  A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father,             but a companion of prostitutes squanders his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116711Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 28:13, 14 (NIV) 13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper,             but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.  ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116709Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 27:1, 2, 6, 12, 17 (NIV) 1 Do not boast about tomorrow,               For you do not know what a day may bring...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116708Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 26:13-16 (NIV) 13 The sluggard says, "There is a lion in the road,             a fierce lion roaming the streets!"  14 As a door turns...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116707Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 25:11-15 (NIV) 11 A word aptly spoken            is like apples of gold in settings of silver.  12 Like an earring of gold or an...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116706Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 24:30-34 (NIV) 30 I went past the field of the sluggard,      past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; 31 thorns had come up everywhere, ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116670Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 23:4-5 (NIV) 4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;      have the wisdom to show restraint. 5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116669Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 22:24-25 (NIV) 24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man,      do not associate with one easily angered, 25 or you may learn his ways     ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116668Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 21:13 (NIV) 13 If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,      he too will cry out and not be answered. Today's Message Have a heart The...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116667Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 20:9, 18, 25 (NIV) 9 Who can say, "I have kept my heart pure;      I am clean and without sin"? 18 Make plans by seeking advice;      if you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116655Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 19:2 (NIV) 2 It is not good to have zeal without knowledge,      nor to be hasty and miss the way Today's Message Missing Ingredient I'm not a cook,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116654Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:06:00 Z Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 18:13, 17 (NIV) 13 He who answers before listening-      that is his folly and his shame. 17 The first to present his case seems right, ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116604Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 17:9, 14, 19 (NIV) 9 He who covers over an offense promotes love,             but whoever repeats the matter separates close...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116576Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 16:24, 28 (NIV) 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,             sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 28 A perverse man...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116575Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Focus on Proverbs 15:1, 16-18, 20, 27, 28, 30 (NIV)  1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,             but a harsh word stirs up anger. 16...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116574Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 14:20, 21, 31 (NIV) 20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,            but the rich have many friends.  21 He who despises his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116573Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 13:1, 10, 13, 18, 20 (NIV) 1 A wise son heeds his father's instruction,            but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.  10 Pride only...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116542Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 12:6, 13, 14, 17-19, 22, 23, 25 (NIV) Today's Message The Power of Words The words that come out of your mouth have a profound impact on the course of your entire life and on the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116519Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 11:24-28 (NIV) 24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more;      another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.  25 A generous man will prosper; ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116486Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:29:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 10:8, 12, 18-20, 31-32 (NIV) 8 The wise in heart accept commands,             but a chattering fool comes to ruin.  12 Hatred stirs up...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116418Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 9:7-12 (NIV) 7 "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;            whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.  8 Do not rebuke a mocker or...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116416Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 8:12-16 (NIV) 12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;            I possess knowledge and discretion.  13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116415Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 7:21-27 (NIV) 21 With persuasive words she led him astray;             she seduced him with her smooth talk.  22 All at once he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116414Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 6:16-19 (NIV) 16 There are six things the LORD hates,            seven that are detestable to him:  17 haughty eyes,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116413Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:40:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 5:7-14 (NIV) 7 Now then, my sons, listen to me;            do not turn aside from what I say.  8 Keep to a path far from her,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116412Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:35:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 4:23-27 (NIV) 23 Above all else, guard your heart,      for it is the wellspring of life.  24 Put away perversity from your mouth;       ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116410Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:28:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 3:5-10 (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart      and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him,      and he will...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116409Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:18:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 2:12-15 (NIV) 12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, 13 who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, 14 who delight in doing wrong and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116406Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:11:00 Z Today's Scripture Proverbs 1:7 (NIV) 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Today's Message NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING Most people view the New...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=116405Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:23:00 Z Today's Scripture Hebrews 2:14-18 (NIV) 14 Since the children have flesh and blood, he [Jesus] too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil-- 15 and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115115Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:41:00 Z Today's Scripture Hebrews 1:1-3 (NIV) In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115114Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:39:00 Z Today's Scripture Philemon 1:1-21 (NIV) Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker, 2 to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier and to the church...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115113Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:36:00 Z Today's Scripture Titus 3:1-15 (NIV) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115112Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:34:00 Z Today's Scripture Titus 2:11-15 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115111Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:32:00 Z Today's Scripture Titus 1:5-9 (NIV) 5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might straighten out what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115110Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:31:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NIV) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115109Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:29:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115108Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:26:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 2:20-26 (NIV) 20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115107Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:24:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Timothy 1:8-12 (NIV) 8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us to a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115106Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:22:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 (NIV) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115104Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:20:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 5:1-2 (NIV) Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115103Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:16:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 4:1-8 (NIV) The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115102Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 3:1-7 (NIV) 1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=115101Sun, 09 Oct 2011 19:09:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Thessalonians 2:10-13 (NIV) 10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. 11 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114758Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 (NIV) 4For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114757Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Colossians 4:2-6 (NIV) 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114756Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Colossians 3:12-17 (NIV) 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114755Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114754Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Colossians 1:9-14 (NIV) 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114753Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Philippians4:2-9 (NIV) 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114752Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Philippians 3:1-21 (NIV) If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114751Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114750Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114749Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114748Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 5:1-33 (NIV) 15 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114747Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114746Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 4:1-6(NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114745Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 3:14-21 (NIV) 1 4 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114744Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114743Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Ephesians 1:2-14 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114742Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Galatians 6:1-18 (NIV) 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114741Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:12:00 Z Today's Scripture Galatians 3:6-14 6 Consider Abraham: "He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." 7 Understand, then, that those who believe are children of Abraham. 8 The Scripture foresaw that God would...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114628Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Galatians 2:15-16 15 "We who are Jews by birth and not 'Gentile sinners' 16 know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114627Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture We begin the Apostle Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia today. For short, it’s called “Galatians.” Galatians 1:1-9 Paul, an apostle--sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114626Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 13:11-14 11 Finally, brothers, good-bye. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. 13...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114625Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 12:1-10 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114341Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 11:21-33 What anyone else dares to boast about--I am speaking as a fool--I also dare to boast about. 22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham's descendants? So am I. 23 Are...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114340Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 10:1-5 By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you--I, Paul, who am "timid" when face to face with you, but "bold" when away! 2 I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114339Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 9:1-11 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114338Sat, 03 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 8:1-9 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114337Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. Today's Message ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114336Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Psalm 91:1 1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Today's Message Calling 9-1-1 In just a few days, Americans will mark the somber...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114624Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:10:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 6:14-18 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114226Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 6:18-20 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114225Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 5:14-21 14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114224Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 4:16-18 16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114223Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 3:1-6 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114222Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 2 Cor. 2:14-16 14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 15 For we are to God the aroma of Christ among...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114221Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Begin a new book today, 2 Corinthians. Read chapter 1. 2 Cor. 1:3-7 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114198Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 16:1-2 Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114197Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 15:50-58 50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. 51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114196Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 14:1-5 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114187Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 13:1-13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114186Sat, 20 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 12:1-31 12 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114185Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 11:23-32 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114184Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 10:1-13 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114183Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 9:19-23 19 Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114157Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 8:1-13 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2 The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. 3...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114156Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 7 1 Cor. 7:1-15 Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good for a man not to marry. 2 But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114154Sun, 14 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 6 1 Cor. 6:9-11, 18-20 9 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114153Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Cor. 5:9-13 9 I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people-- 10 not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114152Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 4 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114151Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 3 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 (NIV) 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114141Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read 1 Corinthians 2 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 (NIV) When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114140Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 (NIV) 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114139Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read Romans 16 Romans 16:17-20 (NIV) 17 I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114138Sun, 07 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read Romans 15 Romans 15:1-7 (NIV) We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114137Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read Romans 14 Romans 14:13-23 (NIV) 13 Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way. 14 As one who is...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114136Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read Romans 13 Romans 13:1-14 (NIV) 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, "Do not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114135Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114133Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read Romans chapter 11. Romans 11:28-36 (NIV) 28 As far as the gospel is concerned, they [the people of Israel] are enemies on your account; but as far as election is concerned, they are loved on account of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114132Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:15:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 10:1-21 (NIV) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=114131Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 9:1-33 (NIV) 1 I speak the truth in Christ--I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112959Sun, 31 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 8:28-39 (NIV) 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112958Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 8:18-21 (NIV) 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112957Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 8:9-17 (NIV) 9 You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112955Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 7:14-25 (NIV) 14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. 15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112954Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 6:8-14 (NIV) 8 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112953Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 5:6-11 (NIV) 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112952Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 4:18-25 (NIV) 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112951Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Romans 3:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112950Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 2.) Romans 2:1-4 (NIV) 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112949Fri, 22 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 1.) Romans 1:18-32 (NIV) 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112948Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture (For the entire chapter and context, today you can read Romans 1.) Romans 1:8-17 (NIV) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112947Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 28:23-31 (NIV) 23 They [some of the Jews in Rome] arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. From morning till evening he explained and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112946Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read all of Acts 27 for the entire story of Paul’s perilous journey to Rome and his eventual shipwreck. Below is a portion of the historical account by the author, Luke. Acts 27:21-44 (NIV) 21 After...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112945Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Read all of Acts 27 for the entire story of Paul’s perilous journey to Rome and his eventual shipwreck. Below is a portion of the historical account by the author, Luke. Acts 27:18-25 (NIV) 18 We...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112944Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 26:19-32 (NIV) 19 "So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. 20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112943Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 24:1-27 (NIV) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112942Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 23:1-35 (NIV) 6 Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, "My brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. I stand on trial because of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112941Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 22:1-21 (NIV) 1 "Brothers and fathers, listen now to my [Paul’s] defense." 2 When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: 3 "I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112939Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 21:10-14 (NIV) 10 After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11 Coming over to us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, "The Holy...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112937Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 20:22-31 (NIV) 22 "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112936Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 19:11-19 (NIV) 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112935Sun, 10 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 18:1-28 (NIV) 1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112934Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 17:16-34 (NIV) 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112933Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 16:1-40 (NIV) 16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112932Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 15:1-11 (NIV) 1 Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the brothers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." 2 This brought Paul and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112931Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 14:21-28 (NIV) 21 They [Paul and Barnabas] preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112930Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 13:1-52 1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112929Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 12:1-25 (NIV) 1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112928Sun, 03 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 11:19-30 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112927Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) 30 Cornelius answered: "Four days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, 'Cornelius, God has...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112926Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 9:1-22 (NIV) 1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112845Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 8:1-40  (NIV) 1 And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112844Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 7:51-60 (NIV) 51 "You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112843Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 6:1-15 (NIV) 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112842Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 5:1-11 (NIV) 1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112841Sun, 26 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 4:1-37 (NIV) 1 The priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and John while they were speaking to the people. 2 They were greatly disturbed because the apostles...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112840Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 3:1-10 (NIV) 1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer--at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112839Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 2:38-47 (NIV) 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112837Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Acts 1:1-26 (NIV) 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112836Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 20:11-18 (NIV) 11 But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112835Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 18:39-19:16 (NIV) 39 But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?" 40 They shouted back, "No, not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112834Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 18:1-9 (NIV) 1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. 2 Now...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112833Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 17:13-19 (NIV) 13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112830Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 15:5-8 (NIV) 5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112829Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 14:1-7 (NIV) 1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112828Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 13:1-11 (NIV) 1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112827Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 12:37-43 (NIV) 37 Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet:  "Lord,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112826Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 11: 1-16 (NIV) 1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112825Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 10:1-10 (NIV) 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112824Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 9:1-5 (NIV) 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. 2 His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" 3 "Neither this man nor his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112823Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 8:48-59 (NIV) 48 The Jews answered him, "Aren't we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?" 49 "I am not possessed by a demon," said Jesus, "but I honor my Father and you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112822Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 8:34-47 (NIV) 34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112821Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Message John 8:21-29 (NIV) 21 Once more Jesus said to them, "I am going away, and you will look for me, and you will die in your sin. Where I go, you cannot come." 22 This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112820Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 6:41-59 (NIV) 41 At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42 They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112819Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:24-30 (NIV) 24 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. 25 I tell you the truth,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112818Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 5:1-9 (NIV) 1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112816Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 4:46-54 (NIV) 46 Once more he visited Cana in Galilee, where he had turned the water into wine. And there was a certain royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. 47 When this man heard that Jesus...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112815Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 3:1-8 (NIV) 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112814Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus'...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112813Thu, 02 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112812Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 24:50-53 (NIV) 50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112642Tue, 31 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 24:44-49 (NIV) 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112641Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 24:36-43 (NIV) 36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112640Sun, 29 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112639Sat, 28 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 23: 16-31 (NIV) 16 As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112638Fri, 27 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 23:6-12 (NIV) 6 On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112637Thu, 26 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 22:66-71 (NIV) 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67 "If you are the Christ," they...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112636Wed, 25 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 22:7-13 (NIV) 7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. 8 Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover." ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112635Tue, 24 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 22:3-6 (NIV) 3 Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. 4 And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112634Mon, 23 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. 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...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112633Sun, 22 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:15-20 (NIV) 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112632Sat, 21 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 19:36-44 (NIV) 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112631Fri, 20 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 19:28-35 (NIV) 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112630Thu, 19 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 19:8-10 (NIV) 8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, "Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112629Wed, 18 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 19:1-7 (NIV) 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112625Tue, 17 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 18:31-34 (NIV) 31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112624Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112623Sun, 15 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 17:11-19 (NIV) 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112622Sat, 14 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 17:7-10 (NIV) 7 "Suppose one of you had a servant plowing or looking after the sheep. Would he say to the servant when he comes in from the field, 'Come along now and sit down to eat'? 8 Would he not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112621Fri, 13 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 16:19-31 (NIV) 19 "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112619Thu, 12 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 17:1-4 (NIV) 1 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112620Wed, 11 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 16:13-18 (NIV) " 13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112618Tue, 10 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 16:1-12 (NIV) 1 Jesus told his disciples: "There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. 2 So he called him in and asked him, 'What is this I hear about you? Give an...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112617Mon, 09 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 15:25-32 (NIV) 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 'Your...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112616Sun, 08 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 15:11-24 (NIV) 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112615Sat, 07 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 15:8-10 (NIV) “ 8 Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112614Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112613Thu, 05 May 2011 06:00:00 Z A Note from Pastor Quintin Many have asked, "How should Christians respond to the death of Osama bin Laden?  Is it right to celebrate?  Or should we have a different response?" My own take is that in a situation like this, we...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112717Wed, 04 May 2011 19:58:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 14:28-35 (NIV) 28 ”Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112612Wed, 04 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 14:25-27 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 ”If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112611Tue, 03 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 14:15-24 (NIV) 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112610Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 14:7-14 (NIV) 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112609Sun, 01 May 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 14:1-6 (NIV) 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 2 There in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy. 3 Jesus asked...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112292Sat, 30 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:31-35 (NIV) 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you." 32 He replied, "Go tell that fox, 'I will drive...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112291Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, "Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?" He said to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112290Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:18-21 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112289Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112288Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:6-9 (NIV) 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112287Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 13:1-5 (NIV) 1 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112286Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 12:49-53 (NIV) 49 "I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is completed! 51 Do you think I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112285Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 12:35-40 (NIV) 35 "Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112284Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 12:15-21 (NIV) 15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." 16 And he told them this...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112283Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 11:34-36 (NIV) 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112282Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112281Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 9:46-48 (NIV) 46 An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. 47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him. 48 Then he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112280Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 9:32-36 (NIV) 32 Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112279Sun, 17 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 9:28-31 (NIV) 28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112276Sat, 16 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 8:1-3 (NIV) 1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112275Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee's house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112277Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 7:29-35 (NIV) 29 (All the people, even the tax collectors, when they heard Jesus' words, acknowledged that God's way was right, because they had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and experts...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112273Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 7:18-28 (NIV) 18 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19 he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112272Tue, 12 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 7:11-17 (NIV) 11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out--the only son of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112271Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 7:1-10 (NIV) 1 When Jesus had finished saying all this in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion's servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112270Sun, 10 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 6:37-42 (NIV) 37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112269Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 6:27-36 (NIV) 27 But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112268Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 6:24-26 (NIV) 24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112267Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 5:33-39 (NIV) 33 They said to him, "John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking." 34 Jesus answered, "Can you make the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112266Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 5:1-11 (NIV) 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water's edge two boats, left there by the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112265Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 4:38-41 (NIV) 38 Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon's mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. 39 So he bent over her and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112264Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 3:1-14 (NIV) 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar–when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112263Sun, 03 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-52 (NIV) 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112262Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-35 (NIV) 21On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22When the time of their purification...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112261Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112260Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 16:1-7 (NIV) 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112259Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 15:33-34 (NIV) 33 At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”–which means, “My...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112258Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 15:21-32 (NIV) 21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112257Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 15:6-15 (NIV) 6 Now it was the custom at the Feast to release a prisoner whom the people requested. 7 A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists who had committed murder in the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112256Sun, 27 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 14:61-62 (NIV) 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?" 62 "I am," said Jesus. "And you will see the Son...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112255Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 14:35-36 (NIV) 35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. 36 "Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=112254Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 14:18-21 (NIV) 18 While they were reclining at the table eating, he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me--one who is eating with me." 19 They were saddened, and one by one they...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111836Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 14:3-9 (NIV) 3 While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111834Wed, 23 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 12:41-44 (NIV) 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111833Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111832Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 12:18-27 (NIV) 18 Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question. 19 "Teacher," they said, "Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife but...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111831Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 12:13-17 (NIV) 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, "Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111830Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 11:27-33 (NIV) 27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28 "By what authority are you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111829Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 11:20-25 (NIV) 20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!" 22...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111828Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 11:12-19 (NIV) 12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111827Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 10:46-52 (NIV) 46 Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (that is, the Son of Timaeus), was sitting by the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111826Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 10:2-12 (NIV) 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" 3 "What did Moses command you?" he replied. 4 They said, "Moses permitted...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111824Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:34-38 (NIV) 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever wants to save...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111822Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:31-33 (NIV) 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111820Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 8:27-29 (NIV) 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" 28 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111819Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:14-23 (NIV) 14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. 15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111818Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 7:1-12 (NIV) 1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111817Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 6:1-4 (NIV) 1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. "Where did...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111816Tue, 08 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 5:25-34 (NIV) 25 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. 26 She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111814Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:35-41 (NIV) 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111813Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:26-29 (NIV) 26 He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111812Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 4:30-32 (NIV) 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111811Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:31-35 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus' mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111810Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:7-12 (NIV) 7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111809Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:13-19 (NIV) 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve--designating them apostles--that they might be with him and that he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111808Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 3:1-6 (NIV) 1 Another time he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111807Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111806Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:40-45 (NIV) 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." 41 Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111805Sat, 26 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:35-39 (NIV) 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111804Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:16-20 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111803Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-8 (NIV) 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.   2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet:   "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111802Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 (NIV) 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111606Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:62-66 (NIV) 62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63 "Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111605Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:45-54 (NIV) 45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111604Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:28-31 (NIV) 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111603Sat, 19 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 27:15-26 (NIV) 15 Now it was the governor's custom at the Feast to release a prisoner chosen by the crowd. 16 At that time they had a notorious prisoner, called Barabbas. 17 So when the crowd...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111602Fri, 18 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 26:58-74 (NIV) 58 But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. 59 The chief priests and the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111601Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 26:36-46 (NIV) 36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111600Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 26:31-35 (NIV) 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “ ‘I will strike the shepherd,        ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111599Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 26:14-16 (NIV) 14 Then one of the Twelve–the one called Judas Iscariot–went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?” So they counted out for him...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111598Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 26:6-13 (NIV) 6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, 7 a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111597Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 25:31-40 (NIV) 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111596Sat, 12 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 24:36-39 (NIV) 36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111595Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 24:30-31 (NIV) 30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111594Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 23:25-28 (NIV) 25 Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 Blind Pharisee!...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111593Wed, 09 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 23:5-7 (NIV) 5 Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; 6 they love the place of honor at banquets and the most...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111592Tue, 08 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 23:1-4 (NIV) 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 So you must obey them and do everything they tell you. But do...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111591Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV) 34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111590Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 21:1-11 (NIV) 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111589Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 20:20-28 (NIV) 20 Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111588Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 20:17-19 (NIV) 17 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111587Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111586Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 19:1-6 (NIV) 1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111585Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 18:21-25 (NIV) 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111450Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 18:15-17 (NIV) 15 If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111449Sun, 30 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 18:1-4 (NIV) 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2 He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3 And he said: "I tell...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111448Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 17:14-20 (NIV) 14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111447Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 16:24-27 (NIV) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111446Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 16:21-23 (NIV) 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111445Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 16:13-20 (NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111444Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 15:1-11 (NIV) 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111443Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 14:22-33 (NIV) 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111440Sun, 23 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 14:1-12 (NIV) 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111439Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:53-58 (NIV) 53 When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. 54 Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111438Fri, 21 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.     45...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111437Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 (NIV) 3 Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111436Wed, 19 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:46-50 (NIV) 46 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to him. 47 Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111435Tue, 18 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 12:9-14 (NIV) 9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, they asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111434Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111433Sun, 16 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 10:28-33 (NIV) 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111430Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV) 1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111429Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 8: 23-27 (NIV) 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111428Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 8:1-4; 14-17 (NIV) 1 When he came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111423Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:21-23 (NIV) 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111421Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 7:1-5 (NIV) 1 Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you . 3 “Why do you...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111420Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:22-24; 33 (NIV) 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111419Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) 19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111418Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 6:1-4 (NIV) 1Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2"So when you give to the needy, do...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111417Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:33-37 (NIV) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111416Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 5:20-24 (NIV) 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. 21 "You...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111415Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 4:18-19 (NIV) " 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers; Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111331Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 4:8-10 (NIV) " 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 "All this I will give you," he said, "if you will bow down and worship...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111330Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 3:11-17 (NIV) " 11 I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111329Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 3:1-6 (NIV)  " 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111328Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 3:7-14 (NIV) 7 John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111150Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Mark 1:1-6 (NIV) 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"-- 3...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111149Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:51-52 (NIV) 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111148Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:41-50 (NIV) 41 Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the Feast, according to the custom. 43 After the Feast was over, while...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111147Tue, 28 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 2:16-18 (NIV) 16 When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111145Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 2:19-23 (NIV) 19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt 20 and said, "Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111146Sun, 26 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 2:13-15 (NIV) 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111144Sat, 25 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 2:9-12 (NIV) 9 After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111143Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 2:1-8 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111142Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:36-40 (NIV) 36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111141Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:25-35 (NIV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111138Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:21-24 (NIV) 21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. 22 When the time of their purification according to the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111137Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:15-20 (NIV) 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111136Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:8-14  (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111135Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:6-7 (NIV) 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111134Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 2:1-5 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111132Thu, 16 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 1:20-25 (NIV) 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111129Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 1:18-19 (NIV)  18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111128Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:67-80 (NIV) 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:  68 "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,because he has come and has redeemed his people. 69 He has raised up a...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111127Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:57-66 (NIV) 57 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth to a son. 58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. 59 On the eighth...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111126Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:46-56 (NIV) 46 And Mary said:"My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111125Sat, 11 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111124Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:34-38 (NIV) 34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" 35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111120Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:26-33 (NIV)  26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111119Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:21-25 (NIV)  21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111118Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 1:5-20 (NIV)  5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 6 Both of them were...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111117Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 1:1-17 (NIV) 1A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham:  2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111116Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 1:14-18 (NIV) 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning him....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111115Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 1:6-13 (NIV) 6 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111114Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 1:1-5 (NIV)  1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111113Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture  Luke 1:1-4 (NIV)   1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=111112Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Luke 24:44-49 (NIV)   44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110967Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:01:00 Z Today's Scripture Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110966Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 21:20-25 (NIV) 20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?") ...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110965Sun, 28 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 21:15-19 (NIV) 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110964Sat, 27 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 21:7-14 (NIV)   7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off)...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110963Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 21:1-6 (NIV)   1 Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Tiberias. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110911Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture John 20:24-31 (NIV)   24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110910Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:01:00 Z Today's Scripture 36While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38He said to them, "Why are you troubled,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110909Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15As they talked and discussed these things...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110908Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110907Sun, 21 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110905Sat, 20 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus' body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. 13They asked her,...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110904Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110903Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus' body. 2Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110902Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. 63"Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, 'After three days I will rise again.'...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110901Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jews. With Pilate's permission, he came and took the body away. 39He was accompanied by...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110900Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. 52The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53They came...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110899Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. 46About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" 47When...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110898Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 36And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. 37Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110897Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27A large number of people followed him, including women who...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110896Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18And...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110895Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release 'the king of the Jews'?" 40They shouted back, "No, not him! Give us Barabbas!" Now Barabbas had taken part...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110894Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7When he learned that Jesus was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110893Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110892Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:00:00 Z Today's Scripture When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests and the elders. 4"I have sinned," he said, "for I have betrayed...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110891Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67"If you are the Christ," they said, "tell us." Jesus answered, "If I...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110889Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture While Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came by. 67When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said. 68But he...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110888Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110887Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14Caiaphas...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110886Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: "The one I kiss is the man; arrest him." 49Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed him. 50Jesus replied, "Friend, do what you came for." Then...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110826Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 1When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. 2Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110824Sat, 30 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 32They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34"My soul is...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110823Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 26When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27"You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28But after I have...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110822Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 22I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: 23I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110821Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 20"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110820Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:00:00 Z Today's Scripture 13"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110819Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:18:00 Z Today's Scripture "I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110753Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z Today's Scripture "Now I am going to him who sent me, yet none of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' 6Because I have said these things, you are filled with grief. 7But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110752Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z Today's Scripture "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning....http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110751Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z Today's Scripture "This is my command: Love each other. 18"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110750Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z Today's Scripture "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110748Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:00:00 Z Today's Scripture "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers;...http://www.valley-church.com/default.aspx?p=64891&beid=110746Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:16:00 Z