Today's Reading | July 29, 2025
Genesis 48:1–22
Introduction Genesis 48:1–22: In blessing Manasseh and Ephraim, Jacob bestows on his grandsons a status equal to his own sons and thus legitimizes their descendants to be numbered among the twelve tribes of Israel (see Numbers 26; Joshua 13—19). Jacob crosses his hands, placing his right hand on the head of Ephraim, Joseph’s younger son, and his left hand on…
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June 9, 2025
Acts 2:14–28
Introduction Acts 2:14–28: The apostle Peter addresses the large crowd that has gathered, and he repeats the words of the prophet Joel regarding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He speaks of Jesus’s death and resurrection, and today’s reading concludes with Peter quoting the words of David from Psalm 16:8–11. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 2:24 [Peter said:] “God raised [Jesus]…
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Acts 2:1–13
Introduction Acts 2:1–13: Today marks the day when many Christians celebrate Pentecost. God sends the Holy Spirit to give power and courage to the apostles. They begin to tell the good news about Jesus, which a gathered crowd hears in their own different languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of the Lord’s followers. Today’s Key…
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Joel 3:1–21
Introduction Joel 3:1–21: The prophet Joel announces that the LORD will judge the nations and punish those who have committed outrageous acts against the LORD’s people. The restoration of the LORD’s people is promised. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 3:16 The LORD roars from Mount Zion; his voice thunders from Jerusalem; earth and sky tremble. But he will defend his people.…
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Joel 2:18–32
Introduction Joel 2:18–32: The prophet conveys the LORD’s promise to restore the land and bless the people. God promises to send his Spirit upon all the people. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 2:32a All who ask the LORD for help will be saved. Read 18 Then the Lord showed concern for his land; he had mercy on his people. 19 He answered them: “Now I…
READ MOREJune 5, 2025
Joel 2:1–17
Introduction Joel 2:1–17: The prophet Joel likens the swarm of locusts to an invading enemy army. He conveys the LORD’s call to the people to repent. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 2:13b Come back to the LORD your God. He is kind and full of mercy; he is patient and keeps his promise; he is always ready to forgive and not…
READ MOREJune 4, 2025
Joel 1:1–20
Introduction Joel 1:1–20: In this opening chapter, the prophet Joel describes a terrible invasion of locusts accompanied by a devastating drought. In these events, he sees a sign of the coming day of the LORD, a time when the LORD will punish those who oppose his righteous will. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 1:14 Give orders for a fast; call an…
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