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Sleepy Sacred Readings
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Find peace with calming Biblical readings and soothing music designed to relax your mind and uplift your soul. In Sleepy Scriptures, Steve guides you through gentle Bible passages, from serene Psalms to comforting proverbs, accompanied by tranquil soundscapes perfect for meditation, relaxation, and sleep. Whether you're winding down at night or taking a quiet break, let these timeless words create a sanctuary for your spirit. Subscribe today and embrace a journey of serenity, reflection, and rest. 🌙 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sleepyscriptures/subscribe

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  1. 1d ago

    Micah & Nahum | Mercy, Justice, and the God Who Is Good

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we read the complete books of Micah and Nahum from the King James Version. Micah speaks boldly against injustice, corruption, false leadership, and empty religion, while looking ahead to restoration and the coming ruler from Bethlehem. His prophecy gives us one of Scripture’s clearest summaries of faithful living: “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.” The book closes with a beautiful picture of the Lord who pardons iniquity, delights in mercy, and casts sins into the depths of the sea. Nahum turns our attention toward Nineveh, the great Assyrian city that once repented at the preaching of Jonah but has again become known for violence and cruelty. Its judgment is now approaching. Yet amid Nahum’s solemn words comes a comforting assurance: “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Micah and Nahum lead us through justice, humility, judgment, mercy, refuge, and the enduring faithfulness of God. Highlighted Verses Micah 4:2 “And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Micah 4:4 “But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid.” Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel.” Micah 6:8 “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 7:7 “Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” Micah 7:8 “When I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me.” Micah 7:18 “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity… because he delighteth in mercy?” Micah 7:19 “Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.” Nahum 1:3 “The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked.” Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Nahum 1:15 “Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace!”

    Micah & Nahum | Mercy, Justice, and the God Who Is Good

  2. 4d ago

    Amos, Obadiah & Jonah | Justice, Mercy, and the God Who Saves

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we read the complete books of Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah from the King James Version. Amos, a shepherd called by God to prophesy to Israel, speaks boldly against injustice, empty religion, complacency, and oppression. His message calls God’s people beyond outward worship toward lives shaped by righteousness: “Let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” Yet Amos also closes with a promise that God will restore what has fallen. Obadiah, the shortest book of the Old Testament, turns toward Edom and warns against pride, violence, and rejoicing over the suffering of others. The prophet declares that the day of the Lord is near, while also promising deliverance upon Mount Zion. Then we come to Jonah, who runs from God’s call to preach to Nineveh. Through storm, sea, a great fish, repentance, and unexpected mercy, Jonah learns that the compassion of God reaches farther than he expected. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah lead us through justice, humility, repentance, divine compassion, and the enduring truth that “Salvation is of the LORD.” Highlighted Verses Amos 3:3 “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” Amos 4:12 “Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.” Amos 5:14 “Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live.” Amos 5:24 “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” Amos 9:11 “In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen.” Amos 9:14 “And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them.” Obadiah 1:3 “The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee.” Obadiah 1:15 “For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen.” Obadiah 1:17 “But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness.” Jonah 2:2 “I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me.” Jonah 2:9 “Salvation is of the LORD.” Jonah 3:10 “And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way.” Jonah 4:2 “For I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness.”

    Amos, Obadiah & Jonah | Justice, Mercy, and the God Who Saves

  3. 6d ago

    Hosea & Joel | Return Unto the Lord

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we read the complete books of Hosea and Joel from the King James Version. Through Hosea’s difficult personal calling, the Lord portrays Israel’s unfaithfulness and His own steadfast covenant love. Though His people repeatedly turn away, God continues to call them home, promising healing and restoration: “I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely.” Then, in the book of Joel, a devastating plague of locusts becomes the setting for an urgent call to repentance and a prophetic vision of the day of the Lord. Yet judgment is accompanied by mercy. “Rend your heart, and not your garments,” Joel declares, for the Lord is gracious and merciful. God promises to restore the years that have been lost and to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Hosea and Joel lead us through unfaithfulness and sorrow toward repentance, restoration, divine compassion, and the enduring hope found in returning to the Lord. Highlighted Verses Hosea 2:19 “And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.” Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” Hosea 6:1 “Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us.” Hosea 6:6 “For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” Hosea 10:12 “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD.” Hosea 11:4 “I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love.” Hosea 14:4 “I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.” Joel 2:12 “Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.” Joel 2:13 “Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful.” Joel 2:25 “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” Joel 2:28 “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh.” Joel 2:32 “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered.” Joel 3:16 “But the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.”

    Hosea & Joel | Return Unto the Lord

  4. Sep 21

    Daniel 6–12 | The Lions’ Den and Visions of the End

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we complete the book of Daniel with chapters 6 through 12 from the King James Version. Daniel’s faithfulness brings him into danger when a royal decree makes prayer to God a crime. Yet Daniel continues his lifelong practice of praying toward Jerusalem, and he is cast into a den of lions. Through the night, God sends His angel and shuts the lions’ mouths, delivering His servant unharmed. The remaining chapters take us into Daniel’s remarkable prophetic visions. He beholds four great beasts, the Ancient of Days upon His throne, and “one like the Son of man” receiving an everlasting kingdom. Daniel also prays for his people, receives the prophecy of the seventy weeks, encounters a heavenly messenger, and is shown visions reaching toward the time of the end. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Daniel chapters 6 to 12 lead us from steadfast prayer and divine deliverance into visions of kingdoms, heavenly conflict, resurrection, and the everlasting sovereignty of God. Highlighted Verses Daniel 6:10 “Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed.” Daniel 6:22 “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me.” Daniel 6:26 “For he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.” Daniel 7:9 “I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit.” Daniel 7:13–14 “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven.” “And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom… his dominion is an everlasting dominion.” Daniel 9:18 “For we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.” Daniel 9:19 “O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do.” Daniel 10:12 “Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand… thy words were heard.” Daniel 12:2 “And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake.” Daniel 12:3 “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament.” Daniel 12:13 “But go thou thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.”

    Daniel 6–12 | The Lions’ Den and Visions of the End

  5. Sep 18

    Daniel 1–5 | Faithful in Babylon

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we begin the book of Daniel with chapters 1 through 5 from the King James Version. Daniel and his companions are carried from Jerusalem into Babylon, where they must learn how to remain faithful to God in a foreign land. Daniel purposes in his heart not to defile himself with the king’s provisions, and God gives him and his friends knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. The story then unfolds through Nebuchadnezzar’s mysterious dream, the golden image on the plain of Dura, and the fiery furnace into which Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are cast for refusing to worship another god. Later, Nebuchadnezzar learns that “the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men,” and King Belshazzar is confronted by the mysterious writing on the wall. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Daniel chapters 1 to 5 remind us that God remains sovereign over kings and kingdoms, and that quiet faithfulness can endure even in unfamiliar and difficult places. Highlighted Verses Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat.” Daniel 1:17 “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom.” Daniel 2:20–21 “Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings.” Daniel 2:22 “He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” Daniel 3:17 “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace.” Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods.” Daniel 3:25 “Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt.” Daniel 4:17 “The most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.” Daniel 4:37 “Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven.” Daniel 5:27 “TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.”

    Daniel 1–5 | Faithful in Babylon

  6. Sep 16

    Ezekiel 42–48 | The Glory of the Lord Returns

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we complete the book of Ezekiel with chapters 42 through 48 from the King James Version. Ezekiel’s vision of the restored temple continues until, in a magnificent moment, the glory of the Lord returns from the east and fills the house. After years of visions marked by judgment, exile, and the departure of God’s glory, the prophet now sees divine presence restored among His people. The vision then turns to worship, the ordering of the land, and a remarkable river flowing from beneath the temple. At first the water is shallow, but it steadily deepens until it becomes “waters to swim in.” Wherever the river flows, it brings life, healing, abundance, and trees whose leaves are for medicine. The book concludes with the restored land divided among the tribes of Israel and a final name for the city: “The LORD is there.” Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Ezekiel chapters 42 to 48 bring this extraordinary prophetic book to a close with visions of glory, living water, healing, restoration, and the abiding presence of God. Highlighted Verses Ezekiel 43:2 “And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east.” Ezekiel 43:5 “So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.” Ezekiel 44:4 “And, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD: and I fell upon my face.” Ezekiel 46:9 “But when the people of the land shall come before the LORD in the solemn feasts, he that entereth in by the way of the north gate to worship shall go out by the way of the south gate.” Ezekiel 47:5 “Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in.” Ezekiel 47:9 “And it shall come to pass, that every thing that liveth, which moveth, whithersoever the rivers shall come, shall live.” Ezekiel 47:12 “And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat.” Ezekiel 48:35 “And the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.”

    Ezekiel 42–48 | The Glory of the Lord Returns

  7. Sep 14

    Ezekiel 37–41 | The Valley of Dry Bones and the New Temple

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Ezekiel with chapters 37 through 41 from the King James Version. Ezekiel is carried by the Spirit into a valley filled with dry bones, where God asks a remarkable question: “Son of man, can these bones live?” As Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together, breath enters them, and they live—a powerful vision of Israel’s restoration and the life-giving power of God. The Lord also promises to reunite His divided people, establish an everlasting covenant of peace, and dwell among them. The prophecy then turns toward Gog and the nations, declaring that God will make His holiness and sovereignty known throughout the earth. Finally, Ezekiel is shown a magnificent vision of a future temple. A heavenly guide leads him through its gates, courts, chambers, and sanctuary, measuring every part with extraordinary care. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Ezekiel chapters 37 to 41 lead us from a valley of death toward renewed life, divine presence, restoration, and hope. Highlighted Verses Ezekiel 37:4 “O ye dry bones, hear the word of the LORD.” Ezekiel 37:5 “Thus saith the Lord GOD unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live.” Ezekiel 37:14 “And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land.” Ezekiel 37:27 “My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Ezekiel 38:23 “Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the LORD.” Ezekiel 39:7 “So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel.” Ezekiel 39:29 “Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 40:4 “Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee.” Ezekiel 41:22 “This is the table that is before the LORD.”

    Ezekiel 37–41 | The Valley of Dry Bones and the New Temple

  8. Sep 11

    Ezekiel 31–36 | A New Heart and a New Spirit

    In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Ezekiel with chapters 31 through 36 from the King James Version. Ezekiel speaks of the fall of proud kingdoms, laments over Egypt, and is reminded of his responsibility as a watchman to the house of Israel. The Lord then turns His attention toward the shepherds of Israel who have failed to care for the flock, promising that He Himself will search for His scattered sheep, feed them, bind up the broken, and raise up one shepherd over them. These chapters move from warning toward one of Ezekiel’s most beautiful promises of renewal. God declares that He will gather His people, cleanse them from uncleanness, give them a new heart, place a new spirit within them, and cause them to walk in His ways. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Ezekiel chapters 31 to 36 lead us from pride and scattering toward the tender care of the Shepherd, cleansing, restoration, and the promise of a heart made new. Highlighted Verses Ezekiel 33:7 “So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 33:11 “As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live.” Ezekiel 34:11 “For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.” Ezekiel 34:15–16 “I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD. I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away.” Ezekiel 34:23 “And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David.” Ezekiel 34:26 “And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 36:25 “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean.” Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.” Ezekiel 36:27 “And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes.” Ezekiel 36:28 “And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God.”

    Ezekiel 31–36 | A New Heart and a New Spirit
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Find peace with calming Biblical readings and soothing music designed to relax your mind and uplift your soul. In Sleepy Scriptures, Steve guides you through gentle Bible passages, from serene Psalms to comforting proverbs, accompanied by tranquil soundscapes perfect for meditation, relaxation, and sleep. Whether you're winding down at night or taking a quiet break, let these timeless words create a sanctuary for your spirit. Subscribe today and embrace a journey of serenity, reflection, and rest. 🌙 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sleepyscriptures/subscribe

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