Today's Reading | May 21, 2025
2 Samuel 22:1–30
Introduction 2 Samuel 22:1–30: Today’s reading is the first half of David’s victory song. He compares God to a fortress, a shield, a place of protection, and more. He praises God for saving him from his enemies and recounts a dramatic narrative of danger and rescue. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Samuel 22:2 The LORD is my protector; he is my…
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Genesis 2:4b-25
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Deuteronomy 10:1‒22
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Deuteronomy 1:9‒18
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