Golden Text & Responsive Reading
July 7 - 13, 2025
GOLDEN TEXT:​
James 2:18 I will
. . . I will show you my faith by my works.
The Golden Text is from the New King James Version®.
RESPONSIVE READING:
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Isaiah 57:15; 58:6, 7 (to 1st ?), 8, 9 (to .); Romans 14:17
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Isa. 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
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58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
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7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?
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8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward.
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9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.
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Rom. 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
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