Sleepy Scriptures

Welcome to the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible. Tonight, we continue our journey with Psalms 11 through 18, read gently from the King James Version and accompanied by calming music to ease your mind, inspire your faith, and prepare you for peaceful rest.
These Psalms express both deep cries for deliverance and joyful songs of God’s protection and strength. Whether you are listening for devotion, inspiration, or simply to fall a...

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible. In this episode, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew with chapters 8 through 15, read gently from the King James Version and accompanied by soothing music to help you rest, reflect, and draw near to God’s Word.
In these chapters, Jesus performs powerful miracles, calls His disciples, teaches in parables, and reveals the heart of the Kingdom of Heaven...

Immerse yourself in a gentle journey through the King James Bible as we explore the Gospel of John, chapters 1 through 21. In this video, Steve takes you on a heartfelt and calming experience, perfect for relaxation in God’s word. Whether you’re seeking sleep meditation or simply a moment of peace, this reading is accompanied by soothing music to help you unwind and connect spiritually.Listen to the timeless truths of the Gospel of...

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible, where we continue our peaceful journey through the King James Bible, read in a gentle voice with calming music to help you unwind, rest, and reflect.
In this episode we begin the story of the Scriptures with Genesis chapters 1 through 8. We hear of the creation of the heavens and the earth, the beauty of Eden, humanity’s fall, and the story of Noah and the great flood. Th...

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible, where we continue our gentle journey through the King James Bible with soothing music to help you rest and reflect.
Tonight’s reading brings us to Psalms 1 through 10, timeless prayers and songs of trust, refuge, and praise. These opening psalms set the tone for the entire book—contrasting the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked, celebrating God’s justice, and...

Welcome to the first episode of the Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible series. Today, we begin our journey through the entire Bible with a gentle reading of Matthew chapters 1 to 7 from the King James Version, accompanied by soft, relaxing music.
In this opening section of Matthew’s Gospel, we hear the genealogy and birth of Jesus Christ, the visit of the wise men, the baptism of Jesus, the calling of the first disciples, and the Serm...

Hello, this is Steve, your host at Sleepy Scriptures. If you’ve been with me for a while, you’ll know that with the recent episodes, the entire King James Bible is now availablehere on Sleepy Scriptures. Over the past two and a half years, through more than 200 episodes, I’ve shared this journey with you—a true labor of love. My prayer is that these recordings will continue to be a source of rest, comfort, andinspiration for you, a...

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. In this episode, I read chapters 18 through 24 of the Gospel of Luke from the King James Bible.
These chapters bring us some of the most moving and powerful moments in Scripture. In Luke 18, Jesus reminds us, “With God all things are possible” (Luke 18:27). We hear the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector in Luke 19, and the words of comfort at the Last Supper: “This is my body which is given f...

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. In this episode, I read the Old Testament books of Zechariah and Malachi from the King James Bible.
The prophet Zechariah delivers visions of hope, restoration, and the coming of the Messiah. He speaks God’s comforting words: “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). We also hear the prophecy fulfilled in Christ: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zio...

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. Today I read chapters 12 to 17 of the Gospel of Luke from the King James Bible.
In these chapters, Jesus reminds us not to worry, teaching: “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). He shares the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, declaring the joy of heaven when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7).
You’ll a...

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. In this episode, I read chapters 7 to 11 of the Gospel of Luke from the King James Bible.
You’ll hear the moving account of Jesus raising the widow’s son at Nain (Luke 7:14–15), His reassurance to John the Baptist’s disciples, and His teaching that “Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it” (Luke 11:28).
We’ll also hear Jesus teach His disciples how to pray, offering the timel...

Welcome back to Sleepy Scriptures. In this episode, I’ll read the Old Testament books of Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai from the King James Bible.
In Habakkuk, we hear the prophet’s cry for justice and his declaration of unwavering faith: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18).
Zephaniah brings both warning and hope, proclaiming the coming day of the Lord, but also God’s promi...

In this Sleepy Scriptures episode, we begin our bedtime journey through the Gospel of Luke with chapters 1 through 6 from the King James Bible, accompanied by gentle background music to calm your heart and mind.

These opening chapters unfold the angel Gabriel’s announcements to Zechariah and to Mary, followed by Mary’s hymn of praise, the Magnificat. We then hear the beloved story of the birth of Jesus Christ, including the angels’ ...

Today on Sleepy Scriptures, I complete the Gospel of Mark with readings from chapters 8 through 16 of the King James Bible, accompanied by gentle, soothing music to help you find peace and rest.
In these final chapters, Mark records pivotal moments in the life of Christ. We hear Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the breathtaking Transfiguration, and the Lord’s teachings on faith, humility, and discipleship.
As we j...

Welcome to Sleepy Scriptures. Tonight, I’ll read the Old Testament books of Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah from the King James Bible, with gentle, relaxing music in the background to help you find calm and rest.

In Obadiah, the shortest Old Testament book, we hear a message of God’s justice against pride and betrayal. The story of Jonah follows, reminding us of God’s boundless mercy as the reluctant prophet learns that even the great cit...

In this Sleepy Scriptures episode, we begin the Gospel of Mark with chapters 1 through 7 from the King James Bible, accompanied by gentle background music to ease your mind and bring you peace.

Mark’s account opens with John the Baptist preparing the way, followed by the baptism of Jesus and the beginning of His ministry. These chapters highlight Jesus’ early miracles — healing the sick, casting out demons, and cleansing the leper.

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In this Sleepy Scriptures episode, we complete our journey through the Gospel of Matthew with a bedtime reading of chapters 24 through 28 from the King James Bible, accompanied by soothing background music.
These final chapters contain some of the most profound words and events in Scripture. In Matthew 24, Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, speaking of the end of the age and assuring us that “Heaven and earth shall pass away, ...

In this Sleepy Scriptures episode, we rest in the prophetic words of the Books of Joel and Amos from the King James Bible, accompanied by gentle background music for peaceful sleep.

Joel’s prophecy speaks of the Day of the Lord and the outpouring of God’s Spirit: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh…”(Joel 2:28). His words call for repentance while offering hope and renewal.

Amos, the sh...

In this Sleepy Scriptures episode, we read Matthew chapters 19 through 23 from the timeless King James Bible.

These beloved chapters include some of the most profound moments in Jesus’ ministry: His teaching on children and wealth, the parable of the laborers in the vineyard, His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and His declaration of the greatest commandment — to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself.

As Jesu...