Today's Reading | February 26, 2026
Romans 12:1–21
Introduction Romans 12:1–21: The apostle Paul says that God’s people no longer need to offer dead animals or make any other sacrifices to please God. Instead, God calls them to offer their whole selves in living service to him. Such service involves using the gifts each has received in accordance with God’s grace. Today’s Key Verse: Romans 12:1b GNT Offer…
READ MORE
Latest Daily Bible Readings
August 5, 2024
Joshua 22:10-34
August 5 Introduction Joshua 22:10–34: The tribes west of the Jordan River hear that the eastern tribes have built their own altar, and for this they are prepared to wage war. Phinehas the priest (grandson of Aaron) and ten leaders from the western tribes are appointed to speak to the eastern tribes and tell them that building another altar is…
READ MOREAugust 4, 2024
Joshua 22:1-19
August 4 Introduction Joshua 22:1–9: The Israelites have now taken possession of the land promised by God to their ancestors. In today’s reading, Joshua addresses the people from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh. These tribes occupied the land east of the Jordan River. (A description of the division of the land among the twelve tribes can be…
READ MOREAugust 3, 2024
Joshua 6:1-27
August 3 Introduction Joshua 6:1–27: Today’s reading recounts the fall of Jericho, a walled city a few miles west of the Jordan River. For six days the Israelite army marched around the city. On the seventh day when the priests blew the trumpets, the people marched around the city seven times. When Joshua gave the signal, the priests blew the…
READ MOREAugust 2, 2024
Joshua 2:1-24
August 2 Introduction Joshua 2:1–24: Joshua sends out two spies to explore the land of Canaan. In the city of Jericho the spies encounter Rahab, a woman who hides them from the king of Jericho and asks them to spare her household when the Israelites enter the land. Today’s Key Verse: Joshua 2:11b “The LORD your God is God in…
READ MOREAugust 1, 2024
Joshua 1:1-18
August 1 Introduction Joshua 1:1–18: The book of Joshua is the story of how the Israelites entered Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, the successor to Moses. In today’s reading, Joshua is assured that the LORD will be with him as the people prepare to occupy the land God had promised to their ancestors. Today’s Key Verse: Joshua 1:9b “Do…
READ MOREJuly 31, 2024
Philemon 1–25
July 31 Introduction Philemon 1–25: Philemon was a prominent Christian in Colossae and the owner of a slave named Onesimus. The slave had run away from his master and somehow met Paul, who was then in prison. Through Paul, Onesimus became a Christian. Today’s reading is a public letter from Paul to Philemon. The apostle appeals to Philemon to be…
READ MORESupport the Bible cause
Help share the Bible with those who have yet to meet Jesus.