Sleepy Scriptures

Experience the lyrical prose of the King James Bible read to you softly with soothing voice and calming music to help you relax or sleep. Make your way through the Bible with weekly readings comprising chapters from the Old and New Testaments . Join the latest episode of Sleepy Scriptures or catch up at your own speed starting with episode one "In the beginning."

Episode 108: Revelation 5-6, Psalm 111, Ezra 1-4

Welcome to Sleepy Scriptures. In today’s episode I’ll continue the New Testament Book of Revelation with chapters 5 and 6, I’ll read Psalm 111, and I’ll begin the Old Testament book of Ezra with chapters 1 to 4. So let go of the echoes of today and your thoughts of tomorrow, find that safe and comfy place as I read to you, episode 108 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

06-27
31:10

Episode 134: Luke 21-22, Psalm 137, Isaiah 31-35

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 21 and 22, I’ll read Psalm 137, and I’ll continue reading the Old Testament book of Isaiah with chapters 31 to 35. Please help to keep Sleepy Scriptures going by becoming a subscriber. Just follow the prompts on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit https://sleepyscriptures.supercast.com/ If you'd rather support with a one-time donation, please visit https://sleepyscriptures.com/give/ Thank You and God Bless. Steve.

01-13
38:00

Episode 133: Luke 19-20, Psalm 136, Isaiah 24-30

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 19 and 20, I’ll read Psalm 136, and I’ll continue reading the Old Testament book of Isaiah with chapters 24 to 30. It’s the beginning of a new year and many of us head back to work this week after the Christmas holiday. So prepare to get some rest. Quiet your mind of thoughts that intrude on your peace. Allow my voice and God’s word as rendered in lyrical King James English to ease you into a safe calming place as you listen to episode 133 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

01-06
56:00

Episode 132: Luke 17-18, Psalm 135, Isaiah 17-23

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 17 and 18, I’ll read Psalm 135, and I’ll continue reading the Old Testament book of Isaiah with chapters 17 to 23.   It's less than a week until Christmas Day. After a brief break for the holiday, I’ll return with the next episode of Sleepy Scriptures, God willing, on January 6th. Until then, my prayer for you, and all my listeners, is for a very happy Christmas and abundant blessings for the new year. God Bless.

12-23
38:30

Episode 131: Luke 15-16, Psalm 134, Isaiah 13-16

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 15 and 16, I’ll read Psalm 134 and I’ll continue reading the Old Testament book of Isaiah with chapters 13 to 16.   Thank you for listening to Sleepy Scriptures. If you’re not a subscriber, you might hear a word from my sponsors. To listen ad-free just follow the prompts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to become a subscriber or go to sleepyscriptures.supercast.com to sign up for other platforms. God Bless.

12-16
28:00

Episode 130: Luke 13-14, Psalm 133, Isaiah 7-12

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 13 and 14, I’ll read Psalm 133 and I’ll continue reading the Old Testament book book of Isaiah with chapters 7 to 12.   Thank you for listening to Sleepy Scriptures. If you’re not a subscriber, you might hear a word from my sponsors. To listen ad-free just follow the prompts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to become a subscriber or go to sleepyscriptures.supercast.com to sign up for other platforms. God Bless.

12-09
39:00

Episode 129: Luke 11-12, Psalm 132, Isaiah 1-6

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 11 and 12, I’ll read Psalm 132 and we’ll begin reading the Old Testament books of the prophets with chapters 1 to 6 of the book of Isaiah. God Bless.

12-02
49:00

Episode 128: Luke 9-10, Psalm 131, Song Of Solomon

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 9 and 10, I’ll read Psalm 131, and the Old Testament book The Song of Solomon. So get yourself comfortable and prepare to rest in God’s word as I read to you episode 128 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

11-25
41:30

Episode 127: Luke 7-8, Psalm 130, Ecclesiastes 5-12

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 7 and 8, I’ll read Psalm 130, and finish up the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes with chapters 5 to 12. Remember, God knows you have a choice in selecting a sleep podcast, and I believe He doesn’t mind at all if you choose to listen to His word as you relax or fall asleep at the end of your busy day. So sit back or lie down, put aside the echoes of today and your thoughts of tomorrow, and get some well-deserved rest as you listen to episode 127 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless. Follow the prompts on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to listen ad-free as a subscriber, or click here to subscribe on Supercast for other platforms. If you'd like to support Sleepy Scriptures with a donation please click here. Thank you so much.

11-18
47:50

Episode 126: Luke 5-6, Psalm 129, Ecclesiastes 1-4

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Luke with chapters 5 and 6, I’ll read Psalm 129, and we’ll begin the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes with chapters 1 to 4. If you’d like to support these readings with a one-time gift, please visit SleepyScriptures.com/give. Now, take a few deep breaths as you settle in to your comfy place, and prepare to listen to episode 126 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

11-11
31:59

Episode 125: Luke 1-4, Psalm 128, Job 40-42

Today I’ll begin the Gospel of Luke with chapters 1 to 4, I’ll read Psalm 128, and we’ll complete the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 40 to 42. God Bless.

11-04
45:00

Episode 124: Mark 7-16

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. In a departure from our usual format, today I’ll complete the Gospel of Mark with chapters 7 through 16 comprising the entire episode. Relax or fall asleep to a gentle King James English Bible narrative against soothing background music. God Bless.

10-28
01:09:10

Episode 123: Mark 5-6, Psalm 127, Job 36-39

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Mark with chapters 5 and 6, I’ll read Psalm 127, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 36 to 39. I'd like to bring to your attention a new video I published last week on YouTube. You might know that through the “Search The Bible” ministry at SearchTheBible.org, I email a beautifully illustrated Bible verse to thousands of subscribers every day. I gathered over 400 of these Bible verse illustrations and compiled them in this new video against a background of the relaxing music you’re used to hearing here at Sleepy Scriptures. The video is ideally suited for use as a screen saver or for display on a large screen such as your TV to provide an inspirational and relaxing backdrop as you entertain guests or go about your daily routine. So do check it out on YouTube, and leave a comment to let me know what you think. Click here to see the video. Also, if you’d like to get on that list for the free Daily Bible Verse email, click here to sign up. God Bless.

10-21
36:30

Episode 122: Mark 1-4, Psalm 126, Job 32-35

Today I’ll begin the Gospel of Mark with chapters 1 to 4, I’ll read Psalm 126, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 32 to 35. Now, it’s time to get comfortable, open your mind to today’s readings and relax for a while as I read episode 122 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

10-15
39:00

Episode 121: Matthew 26-28, Psalm 125, Job 25-31

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I’ll finish up the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 26 to 28, I’ll read Psalm 125, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 25 to 31. God Bless.

10-07
48:00

Episode 120: Matthew 22-25, Psalm 124, Job 21-24

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 22 to 25, I’ll read Psalm 124, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 21 to 24. I’m so glad you’ve joined me for this week’s episode as we revisit the New Testament gospels in our journey through the Bible.  And once again, I hope today’s readings bring you inspiration, blessings and peace as I read episode 120 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless. Donate... Subscribe ad-free via Supercast... Buy Me A Coffee?

09-30
45:30

Episode 119: Matthew 18-21, Psalm 123, Job 16-20

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 18 to 21, I’ll read Psalm 123, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 16 to 20. My goal with Sleepy Scriptures is to give you an opportunity to reserve some Bible time in your busy day as you wind down to relax or get some sleep. So I hope today’s readings bring you inspiration, blessings and peace as I read episode 119 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

09-23
44:30

Episode 118: Matthew 14-17, Psalm 122, Job 12-15

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 14 to 17, I’ll read Psalm 122, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 12 to 15. God Bless.

09-16
39:30

Episode 117: Matthew 10-13, Psalm 121, Job 8-11

Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 10 to 13, and I’ll read Psalm 121, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 8 to 11. I’m so glad you joined me, it means a lot to me to think that you, and listeners on every continent might find rest in these readings. Those of you in Dallas and Atlanta – I see you, and I keep you in my prayers. As well, Hello to you in Australia – you’re my largest audience after the US, and I’m so blessed that you’re here. So let’s get started. First take a few moments to let go of today and your thoughts for tomorrow. I like to think that God doesn’t mind at all if you drift off to sleep hearing His word. There are many sleep podcasts out there. Think about why you’ve chosen to listen to the Bible and what that might mean to you, and prepare to rest easy in scripture, with episode 117 of Sleepy Scriptures. God Bless.

09-09
49:00

Episode 116: Matthew 6-9, Psalm 120, Job 4-7

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I’ll continue the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 6 to 9, and I’ll read Psalm 120, and we’ll continue the Old Testament book of Job with chapters 4 to 7. Sleepy Scriptures is brought to you by my subscribers who listen ad-free, and by my advertising sponsors. God Bless.

09-02
41:29

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