Today's Reading | August 27, 2025
Acts 21:1–16
Introduction Acts 21:1–16: Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem, stopping along the way at various islands along the southern coast of Asia Minor. He arrives in Tyre and then Caesarea where believers warn him not to go to Jerusalem. The prophet Agabus tells Paul what will happen to him if he goes to Jerusalem. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 21:13b GNT…
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Psalm 150
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Psalm 148
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Psalm 147
God’s Saving Word: Praise and Thanksgiving Introduction Psalm 147: Today’s psalm expands on themes found in yesterday’s reading (Psalm 146). These themes include God’s help and justice for the poor, the importance of trusting in God rather than in human leaders, and the glory of God’s creation. This psalm was written after the exile and praises God for restoring Jerusalem…
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Psalm 146
God’s Saving Word: Praise and Thanksgiving Introduction Psalm 146: Today and for the next four days, we will be reading the concluding five psalms (146—150) in the book of Psalms. All five begin and end with the words “Praise the LORD!” and form the concluding doxology to the book. These five psalms are also known as the “Hallelujah” psalms because…
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