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 VersesDaniel 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.”
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 VersesEzekiel 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.”
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 VersesEzekiel 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.”
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 VersesEzekiel 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.”
In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Ezekiel with chapters 24 through 30 from the King James Version.The reading begins on the very day the siege of Jerusalem commences. Through the image of a boiling pot, Ezekiel announces that the long-promised judgment has arrived. Then the prophet himself is given a deeply personal sign when his wife dies, and he is instructed to bear his grief in an unusual way before the people.Ezekiel’s attention then turns outward. Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, Sidon, and Egypt each receive prophetic words. Powerful cities and proud rulers have trusted in wealth, commerce, military strength, and their own greatness, but Ezekiel declares that every nation ultimately stands beneath the authority of God.Again and again comes the refrain: “They shall know that I am the LORD.”Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Ezekiel chapters 24 to 30 remind us that kingdoms rise and fall, human pride is temporary, but the purposes and sovereignty of the Lord endure.Highlighted VersesEzekiel 24:14“I the LORD have spoken it: it shall come to pass, and I will do it.”Ezekiel 24:24“Thus Ezekiel is unto you a sign: according to all that he hath done shall ye do.”Ezekiel 25:17“And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD.”Ezekiel 26:6“And they shall know that I am the LORD.”Ezekiel 28:2“Thine heart is lifted up, and thou hast said, I am a God, I sit in the seat of God.”Ezekiel 28:22“And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Zidon; and I will be glorified in the midst of thee.”Ezekiel 28:25“When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen.”Ezekiel 29:21“In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth.”Ezekiel 30:8“And they shall know that I am the LORD, when I have set a fire in Egypt.”