Today's Reading | July 12, 2026
Psalm 72
Introduction Psalm 72: Today’s reading is a prayer for God to help and guide the king. The psalm presents a series of intercessions for the king to govern with righteousness and justice. It may have been originally used when a new king took office. The king was to serve God by being honest and fair and by taking care of…
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July 12, 2026
Psalm 72
Introduction Psalm 72: Today’s reading is a prayer for God to help and guide the king. The psalm presents a series of intercessions for the king to govern with righteousness and justice. It may have been originally used when a new king took office. The king was to serve God by being honest and fair and by taking care of…
READ MOREJuly 11, 2026
Psalm 68
Introduction Psalm 68: Today’s reading is a psalm of praise. It recounts God’s constant presence and care for the Israelites, from their wanderings in the desert after leaving Egypt to their victories in battle with Canaanite kings. The psalm concludes with a joyful procession into God’s sanctuary (the Temple in Jerusalem), God’s defeat of Israel’s enemies, and songs praising God’s…
READ MOREJuly 10, 2026
Deuteronomy 15:1–11
Introduction Deuteronomy 15:1–11: Today’s reading is from a code of laws that runs from Deuteronomy 12—26. In this section the Israelites must cancel all debts owed to one another every seventh year. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 15:1 GNT [Moses said:] “At the end of every seventh year you are to cancel the debts of those who owe you money.” Read…
READ MOREJuly 9, 2026
Deuteronomy 10:12–22
Introduction Deuteronomy 10:12–22: Today’s reading outlines the obedience that God demands. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 10:20 GNT [Moses said]: “Have reverence for the LORD your God and worship only him. Be faithful to him and make your promises in his name alone.” Read 12 “Now, people of Israel, listen to what the Lord your God demands of you: Worship the Lord…
READ MOREJuly 8, 2026
Deuteronomy 1:9–18
Introduction Deuteronomy 1:9–18: The book of Deuteronomy presents Moses’s last words to the generation of Israelites who are ready to enter and occupy the Promised Land. His opening speech reviews Israel’s wilderness journey from Mount Sinai to where they are now encamped in the plains of Moab (verses 1–8). In today’s reading, Moses appoints judges to help bear the responsibility…
READ MOREJuly 7, 2026
Leviticus 19:32–37
Introduction Leviticus 19:32–37: Today’s reading admonishes the Israelites to avoid mistreating foreigners and to practice honesty in business dealings. Today’s Key Verse: Leviticus 19:37 GNT “Obey all my laws and commands. I am the LORD.” Read 32 “Show respect for old people and honor them. Reverently obey me; I am the Lord. 33 “Do not mistreat foreigners who are living in your…
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