Daily Bible Reading

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 85: The first Friday in March is observed as World Day of Prayer. This psalm is a prayer for reconciliation with God. The psalmist recounts God’s blessings and asks God to forgive the sins of the people. The psalmist promises to listen to God and envisions a future in […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 84: Today’s reading is a psalm that celebrates the joy of being and living in God’s presence. Scripture Reading Longing for God’s House 1How I love your Temple, Lord Almighty! 2How I want to be there! I long to be in the Lord‘s Temple. With my whole being I […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament dating quite possibly back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria (in the northern kingdom of Israel) to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration. Scripture Reading A Prayer for […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 79: Today’s reading is a communal lament occasioned by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. The psalm includes a plea for God to end the destruction, forgive the sins of the people, and avenge Israel’s enemies. Scripture Reading A Prayer for the Nation’s Deliverance 1 O God, […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Psalm 36: Today’s reading contrasts the evil ways of the wicked with the goodness and love of God. Scripture Reading Human Wickedness 1 Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; they reject God and do not have reverence for him. 2Because they think so highly of themselves, they […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Luke 10:25-42: Today’s reading includes a parable that Jesus tells to explain what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. This story is known by many as “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” After telling this story, Jesus visits Mary and Martha and teaches about priorities. Scripture Reading The […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Deuteronomy 6:1-25: Moses tells the people that God wants them to obey God’s laws in the land they are about to occupy. Moses also warns them of the consequences of disobedience. Today’s reading includes the great commandment (see verse 5) that Jesus later underscored (see Matthew 22:37). Scripture Reading The […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Leviticus 19:1-18: God gives Moses laws for how the people of Israel are to live together as God’s holy people. They must put God first, work for justice, treat others with honesty and respect, and show love to their neighbors. Scripture Reading Laws of Holiness and Justice 1The Lord told […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Luke 19:1-10: Jesus visits Zacchaeus, a tax collector, who welcomes Jesus into his home, despite the grumblings of others. Through this encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is transformed and is a recipient of Jesus’s love and mercy. Scripture Reading Jesus and Zacchaeus 1Jesus went on into Jericho and was passing through. […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Luke 18:31-43: Today’s reading begins with Jesus speaking for a third time about his death. As Jesus continues his journey with his disciples, he heals a blind beggar. Scripture Reading Jesus Speaks a Third Time about His Death (Matthew 20.17-19; Mark 10.32-34) 31Jesus took the twelve disciples aside and said […]