Today's Reading | September 21, 2025
Ecclesiastes 3:1–15
Introduction Ecclesiastes 3:1–15: The book of Ecclesiastes represents a search for meaning in life and contains the thoughts of “the Philosopher” (sometimes also called the Teacher or Preacher) usually identified as King Solomon, who reflected deeply on how short and contradictory human life is. For the next four days we will be reading excepts from Ecclesiastes. Today’s reading affirms that…
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Psalm 84
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 84: Today’s reading is a psalm that celebrates the joy of being and living in God’s presence. True happiness comes from depending on God, and the writer expresses longing to be in the LORD’s Temple. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 84:2b I long to be in the LORD’s Temple. With my whole being I…
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Psalm 81
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 81: Today’s reading is a psalm that originally may have been used at the New Moon festival. The psalm recalls God’s saving acts throughout Israel’s history and concludes with a call to listen to God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 81:10b [God says:] Open your mouth, and I will feed you. Reading 81 Shout for…
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Psalm 80
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament dating quite possibly back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria (in 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…
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Psalm 50
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Psalm 50: This psalm utilizes the metaphor of a court case, where God is both plaintiff and judge. God calls upon heaven and earth as witnesses and testifies against his people and rebukes those who violate his laws. God speaks about the purpose of sacrifice and the kind of sacrifice he desires. This psalm…
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Psalm 34
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Psalm 34: Today’s reading is a prayer that acknowledges being saved by God and praises God’s goodness and greatness. The writer affirms that God hears the cries of the righteous but opposes those who do evil. All who obey the LORD will lack nothing good. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 34:8 Find out for yourself how…
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Psalm 16
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Psalm 16: Today’s psalm expresses total confidence in God. Steady awareness of God’s presence fills the writer with joy. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 16:5 You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. Reading 16 Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.2 I say…
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