Today's Reading | July 9, 2025
Psalm 86
Introduction Psalm 86: Today’s psalm is an individual lament expressing a plea for God’s help. It includes a hymn of praise (verses 8–13) and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and faithfulness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful. Read 86 Listen to me, Lord, and answer…
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July 9, 2025
Psalm 86
Introduction Psalm 86: Today’s psalm is an individual lament expressing a plea for God’s help. It includes a hymn of praise (verses 8–13) and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and faithfulness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 86:15 But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful. Read 86 Listen to me, Lord, and answer…
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Psalm 80
Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament, quite possibly dating back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria, capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 80:19 Bring us back, LORD God Almighty. Show us…
READ MOREJuly 7, 2025
Psalm 78:40–72
Introduction Psalm 78:40–72: Today’s reading continues to catalog the people’s rebellious ways and the consequences of their disobedience, along with describing God’s mighty acts in rescuing them from Egypt. The psalm concludes with God choosing David to be king of Israel. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 78:52 Then he led his people out like a shepherd and guided them through the…
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Psalm 78:1–39
Introduction Psalm 78:1–39: Today we begin reading the first half of a psalm that recounts the history of God’s people from the exodus to the time of King David. The purpose of the psalm is to teach present and future generations about the past so they will faithfully obey God. Today’s reading includes a description of the people’s disobedience in…
READ MOREJuly 5, 2025
Psalm 68:19–35
Introduction Psalm 68:19–35: Today’s reading concludes the psalm and describes a joyful procession into God’s sanctuary—the Temple in Jerusalem. Verses 21–23 include a description of enemies being defeated by God, and the psalm concludes with songs in praise of God’s power. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 68:35 How awesome is God as he comes from his sanctuary—the God of Israel! He…
READ MOREJuly 4, 2025
Psalm 68:1–18
Introduction Psalm 68:1–18: Today we begin reading the first half of Psalm 68, a psalm that focuses on praising God. It includes a historical recollection of God’s constant presence and care for the Israelites in the desert after they left Egypt, and victories in battles with Canaanite kings. Unusual references in this psalm have led some scholars to surmise that…
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