Today's Reading | August 25, 2026
Leviticus 16:20–34
Introduction Leviticus 16:20–34: Yesterday’s reading on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) described the high priest’s sacrifices: a bull for his own sins and those of his family, and a goat for the sins of the people. Today’s reading describes the “scapegoat” ritual of sending a goat into the desert to carry away the sins of the people. The priest…
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August 25, 2026
Leviticus 16:20–34
Introduction Leviticus 16:20–34: Yesterday’s reading on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) described the high priest’s sacrifices: a bull for his own sins and those of his family, and a goat for the sins of the people. Today’s reading describes the “scapegoat” ritual of sending a goat into the desert to carry away the sins of the people. The priest…
READ MOREAugust 24, 2026
Leviticus 16:1–19
Introduction Leviticus 16:1–19: Today’s and tomorrow’s readings describe rituals for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), an annual day of repentance and forgiveness that remains central to the Jewish liturgical year. Moses instructs his brother Aaron, who was ordained as a priest (see Leviticus 8), about making sacrifices to purify the Most Holy Place. Today’s Key Verse: Leviticus 16:16 GNT…
READ MOREAugust 23, 2026
Job 42:1–17
Introduction Job 42:1–17: Today’s reading concludes the book of Job. The LORD accuses Job’s friends of not telling the whole truth and instructs them to make a special offering to avoid punishment. Job prays for his friends and receives the LORD’s blessings. He has many more children, regains his wealth, and is prosperous again. Today’s Key Verse: Job 42:12a GNT…
READ MOREAugust 22, 2026
Job 40:1–24
Introduction Job 40:1–24: The LORD continues to pose challenging questions to Job, and Job humbly responds. Today’s Key Verse: Job 40:1–2 GNT [The LORD said:] Job, you challenged Almighty God; will you give up now or will you answer? Read 40 1-2 Job, you challenged Almighty God; will you give up now, or will you answer? Job 3-4 I spoke foolishly, Lord. What…
READ MOREAugust 21, 2026
Job 38:1–18
Introduction Job 38:1–18: Yesterday’s reading concluded with Elihu telling Job that we cannot fully know God’s greatness. In today’s reading, God speaks to Job out of a storm, and God’s dialogue with Job continues through the end of chapter 41. Today’s Key Verse: Job 38:18 GNT [The LORD said to Job:] Have you any idea how big the world is?…
READ MOREAugust 20, 2026
Job 36:5–26
Introduction Job 36:5–26: Elihu continues to advise Job. In today’s reading, he proclaims God’s justice, power, and greatness. Today’s Key Verse: Job 36:22 GNT Remember how great is God’s power; he is the greatest teacher of all. Read 5 How strong God is! He despises no one; there is nothing he doesn't understand. 6 He does not let sinners live on, and…
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