Today's Reading | October 9, 2024
Psalm 73
Introduction Psalm 73: Today’s reading begins with the writer describing the ways of the wicked and then moves on to the writer questioning God and seeking understanding. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s justice and the comfort that is found by being near to God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 73:28 As for me, how wonderful to be near…
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October 9, 2024
Psalm 73
Introduction Psalm 73: Today’s reading begins with the writer describing the ways of the wicked and then moves on to the writer questioning God and seeking understanding. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s justice and the comfort that is found by being near to God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 73:28 As for me, how wonderful to be near…
READ MOREOctober 8, 2024
Psalm 53
Introduction Psalm 53: In today’s reading foolish people are described as those who have no respect for God, who fail to obey God’s ways, and who harm God’s people. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 53:2 God looks down from heaven at people to see if there are any who are wise, any who worship him. Reading 53 Fools say to themselves, “There…
READ MOREOctober 7, 2024
Psalm 52
Introduction Psalm 52: Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written after Doeg the Edomite (one of King Saul’s army officers) went to Saul and told him that David had gone to the house of the priest Ahimelech. While trying to help Saul capture David, Doeg killed Ahimelech and many of Israel’s priests and their families (see 1 Samuel…
READ MOREOctober 6, 2024
1 Corinthians 11:17–34
Introduction 1 Corinthians 11:17–34: Many Christian traditions observe the first Sunday in October as World Communion Sunday. In today’s reading, the apostle Paul tells the church in Corinth that they are dishonoring the Lord because of the way they practice the Lord’s Supper. He reminds them of Jesus’s words on the night Jesus was betrayed and exhorts them to undergo…
READ MOREOctober 5, 2024
Psalm 15
Introduction Psalm 15: This short psalm may have been used in a ceremony as worshipers entered the tabernacle or Temple. It describes what God requires of those who come to him. The psalm begins with a query (verse 1) followed by a response (verses 2–5) and concludes with an affirmation to remain steadfast in doing what God requires. Today’s Key…
READ MOREOctober 4, 2024
Psalm 11
Introduction Psalm 11: In this short psalm, an individual who has found safety in the LORD addresses a doubting friend and affirms trust and confidence in the LORD. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 11:7 The LORD is righteous and loves good deeds; those who do them will live in his presence. Reading 11 I trust in the Lord for safety. How foolish of you…
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