Today's Reading | October 13, 2024
Ezekiel 34:11–31
Introduction Ezekiel 34:11–31: After condemning the corrupt leaders of Israel (see yesterday’s reading), God promises to come himself and rescue the people and be their good Shepherd. A new king is promised. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:31 “You, my sheep, the flock that I feed, are my people, and I am your God,” says the Sovereign LORD. Reading 11 “I, the…
READ MORELatest Daily Bible Readings
October 13, 2024
Ezekiel 34:11–31
Introduction Ezekiel 34:11–31: After condemning the corrupt leaders of Israel (see yesterday’s reading), God promises to come himself and rescue the people and be their good Shepherd. A new king is promised. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:31 “You, my sheep, the flock that I feed, are my people, and I am your God,” says the Sovereign LORD. Reading 11 “I, the…
READ MOREOctober 12, 2024
Ezekiel 34:1–10
Introduction Ezekiel 34:1–10: Shepherds protected their flocks from being stolen, killed by wild animals, and from wandering into danger. This metaphor is applied to Israel’s leaders, most of whom had not been good shepherds. Because of their evil and neglect, the sheep (the people of Israel) were killed or scattered across the earth. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:10b [The Sovereign…
READ MOREOctober 11, 2024
Deuteronomy 15:1–11
Introduction Deuteronomy 15:1–11: Today’s reading is part of a long section in the book of Deuteronomy featuring laws and regulations and how they apply in new circumstances. This section continues through Deuteronomy 26. In today’s reading, all debts owed by Israelites to one another are to be canceled every seventh year. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 15:1 At the end of…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2024
Psalm 75
Introduction Psalm 75: In today’s reading the psalm writer expresses trust in God’s judgment and acknowledges that God judges with fairness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done. Reading 75 We give thanks to you, O…
READ MOREOctober 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 MORESupport the Bible cause
Help share the Bible with those who have yet to meet Jesus.