Today's Reading | March 12, 2026
Habakkuk 1:1–17
Introduction Habakkuk 1:1–17: The prophet Habakkuk ministered around the end of the seventh century B.C., during the reign of the Babylonian Empire. Habakkuk was deeply disturbed by the violence and injustice in the land of Judah, and today’s reading records a prayer-filled conversation between the prophet and the Lord. He questions why God is so slow to deal with the…
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Amos 1:1-15
Introduction Amos 1:1–15: Today we begin reading from the book of the prophet Amos. Amos was from a town in Judah (in the southern kingdom), but he was called to preach to the people in the northern kingdom of Israel during the middle of the eighth century B.C. It was a time of great prosperity, but Amos saw that prosperity…
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Isaiah 59:1–21
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Isaiah 57:1–21
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Isaiah 32:1–20
Introduction Isaiah 32:1–20: Today’s reading describes a time to come when the messianic king and his officials will govern with integrity and justice, and God’s peace will reign. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 32:8 An honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right. Reading 32 Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders…
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Isaiah 11:1-16
Introduction Isaiah 11:1–16: Today’s reading is a prophecy of hope for the Israelites who have been oppressed by the Assyrians. The Assyrian oppression and attack are described in Isaiah 10, and yesterday’s reading, Isaiah 5:26–30, included a warning of this attack. Now Isaiah gives an oracle about a new king who will arise, a descendant of David. This king’s reign…
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