Today's Reading | May 12, 2025
1 Samuel 17:1–11
Introduction 1 Samuel 17:1–11: The Philistine army prepares once again to attack the Israelites. Earlier, God had saved the Israelites and the Philistines were defeated (see 1 Samuel 14:16–23). Goliath, a Philistine, who is over nine feet tall, offers a challenge to fight an Israeli soldier in one-on-one combat. The result of that fight will determine the battle. Today’s Key…
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May 12, 2025
1 Samuel 17:1–11
Introduction 1 Samuel 17:1–11: The Philistine army prepares once again to attack the Israelites. Earlier, God had saved the Israelites and the Philistines were defeated (see 1 Samuel 14:16–23). Goliath, a Philistine, who is over nine feet tall, offers a challenge to fight an Israeli soldier in one-on-one combat. The result of that fight will determine the battle. Today’s Key…
READ MOREMay 11, 2025
1 Samuel 16:1–23
Introduction 1 Samuel 16:1–23: Saul had been anointed as Israel’s first king (see 1 Samuel 9:1—10:27), but God has now rejected Saul as king. God now instructs the prophet Samuel to anoint David, a young shepherd boy, to be Israel’s next king. Saul is tormented by an evil spirit, and David is sent to play his harp for Saul. Saul…
READ MOREMay 10, 2025
Exodus 15:1–21
Introduction Exodus 15:1–21: Today’s reading includes two songs from Moses and his sister Miriam that celebrate God’s saving the Israelites by defeating the Egyptian king and his army. Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 15:21a Miriam sang for them: “Sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory.” Reading 15 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I…
READ MOREMay 9, 2025
Exodus 14:1–31
Introduction Exodus 14:1–31: The Israelites reach the Red Sea and are pursued by the Egyptian king and his army. The LORD saves the people by parting the waters, allowing the Israelites to cross over on dry ground. Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 14:13a, 14a Moses answered, “Don’t be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the LORD will do…
READ MOREMay 8, 2025
Exodus 13:11–22
Introduction Exodus 13:11–22: All first-born males are to be dedicated to the LORD, and first-born animals are to be sacrificed. This observance is to serve as a reminder of the LORD’s power in bringing the people out of Egypt. God leads the people through the desert in the form of a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar…
READ MOREMay 7, 2025
Exodus 12:29–51
Introduction Exodus 12:29–51: The first-born sons in all Egyptian households are killed, including the son of the Egyptian king. The king tells Moses and Aaron that they and the Israelites are to leave Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 12:41b–42a All the tribes of the LORD’s people left Egypt. It was a night when the LORD kept watch to bring them…
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