Today's Reading | May 16, 2025
1 Samuel 24:1–22
Introduction 1 Samuel 24:1–22: David’s men encourage him to kill Saul when he has the chance, but David refuses. The reading concludes with Saul acknowledging that David had indeed spared his life. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Samuel 24:6 [David said to his men:] “May the LORD keep me from doing any harm to my master, whom the LORD chose as…
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Psalm 36
God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace Introduction Psalm 36: Today’s reading begins with a description of human wickedness and sin but is followed by words of praise for the goodness of God and God’s constant love. Scripture Reading Apostles of Christ Human Wickedness 36 Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; they reject God and do not have reverence for…
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Psalm 26
God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace Introduction Psalm 26: Like yesterday’s reading (Psalm 17), today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer is seeking God’s justice and declaration of innocence. The writer claims to do what is right, seeks to avoid evildoers, and expresses love for God’s house. Scripture Reading The Prayer of a Good Person 26 Declare me innocent,…
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Psalm 17
God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace Introduction Psalm 17: Today’s reading is a prayer for God’s help. The psalm writer was probably falsely accused or faced unwarranted threats, and the prayer is a plea for justice. Scripture Reading The Prayer of an Innocent Person 17 Listen, O Lord, to my plea for justice; pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to my honest…
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Psalm 14
God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace Introduction Psalm 14: Today’s reading describes human wickedness but affirms that God is with those who humbly obey him. The psalm concludes with a prayer for victory and prosperity. Scripture Reading Human Wickedness 14 Fools say to themselves, “There is no God!”They are all corrupt, and they have done terrible things; there is no one who does what…
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1 Corinthians 4:1-21
God’s Saving Word: Wisdom Introduction 1 Corinthians 4:1-21: Paul describes himself and other apostles as "Christ's servants," and he describes the work of apostles as faithful servants of Christ. Paul exhorts the Corinthians not to pass judgment on others and to wait until the Lord returns, at which time final judgment will occur. The passage concludes with Paul stating that…
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1 Corinthians 3:1-23
God’s Saving Word: Wisdom Introduction 1 Corinthians 3:1-23: Even though the Corinthians had become followers of Christ, they continued to argue with each other and return to doing some of the "worldly" things they were doing before they heard Paul's message. In admonishing them, Paul reminds the Corinthians that God has given them the Holy Spirit. Scripture Reading Servants of…
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