Today's Reading | May 6, 2025
Exodus 12:1–28
Introduction Exodus 12:1–28: Despite the Egyptians having had to endure numerous disasters (see Exodus 7:14—11:10, including the warning of the death of the first-born in each household), the king continues to be stubborn and refuses to listen to Moses. As the Israelites prepare to leave Egypt, they are told to prepare a special meal that will be celebrated in future…
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Isaiah 51:1-16
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction Isaiah 51:1-16: Today's reading lifts up Israel's ancestors, Abraham and Sarah, who obeyed the LORD when they were told to leave their homeland and go to Canaan (Genesis 12:1-5). Isaiah points to their action as an example of obedience to the LORD. Words of comfort and hope are given, along with the assurance of the…
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Isaiah 44:1-20
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction Isaiah 44:1-20: The LORD God is God alone who is our creator and source of help. Idolatry is ridiculed, and idols made of metal and wood are cited as examples. Scripture Reading The Lord Is the Only God 44 The Lord says, “Listen now, Israel, my servant, my chosen people, the descendants of Jacob.2 I am the Lord who created you; from the…
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Isaiah 43:1-13
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Isaiah 40:18-31
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction Isaiah 40:18-31: Today's reading is in the form of a hymn celebrating God as creator of the whole world and to whom nothing can be compared. Scripture Reading 18 To whom can God be compared? How can you describe what he is like?19 He is not like an idol that workers make, that metalworkers cover with gold and set in…
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Isaiah 40:1-17
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction Isaiah 40:1-17: Chapter 40 begins a section in the book of the prophet Isaiah that speaks to a time when many of the people of Judah were in exile in Babylon, crushed and without hope. Isaiah proclaimed that God would set the people free and bring them home to Jerusalem to begin a new life.…
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Psalm 103
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Psalm 103: Concluding this month's readings is a psalm that describes the many facets of God's mercy and forgiveness. The psalm writer calls upon the entire universe to offer praise to the LORD. Scripture Reading The Love of God[a] 103 Praise the Lord, my soul! All my being, praise his holy name!2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and do…
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