Today's Reading | October 28, 2026
James 2:1–26
Introduction James 2:1–26: James warns against treating people differently based on outward appearances. The commandment to love your neighbor as yourself applies whether the neighbor is rich or poor, powerful or weak. James argues that having faith by itself is not enough, since faith is perfected by actions—without them it is “dead.” Citing the examples of Abraham and Rahab (see…
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Haggai 1:1–15
Introduction Haggai 1:1–15: Haggai was one of the prophets who urged the people to rebuild the Temple. The people had returned from exile in Babylon (538 B.C.) and had lived in Jerusalem for nearly twenty years, but the Temple still lay in ruins. Haggai warns the people that their failure to rebuild the Temple has brought about their current hardship,…
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Lamentations 3:1–24
Introduction Lamentations 3:1–24: The book of Lamentations is collection of raw but poetic laments for Jerusalem after its destruction in 586 B.C. Today’s reading deals with punishment, repentance, and hope, proclaiming the LORD’s steadfast mercy. Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 3:24 GNT The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. Read 3 I am one who…
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Isaiah 43:1–21
Introduction Isaiah 43:1–21: God promises to allow the people of Israel to return to Judah and arranges their escape from Babylon. The most direct path back to Judah from Babylon was through the desert. The journey would be dangerous, but the LORD promises to provide water in the desert, just as he had done in the earlier exodus (Exodus 15:22–27;…
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Isaiah 40:1–31
Introduction Isaiah 40:1–31: Chapter 40 begins a section in the book of Isaiah proclaiming hope and comfort to God’s people living in exile in Babylon. The prophet praises God as the greatest power in the universe. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 40:31a GNT Those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. Read 40 “Comfort my people,” says…
READ MOREAugust 25, 2026
Leviticus 16:20–34
Introduction Leviticus 16:20–34: Yesterday’s reading on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) described the high priest’s sacrifices: a bull for his own sins and those of his family, and a goat for the sins of the people. Today’s reading describes the “scapegoat” ritual of sending a goat into the desert to carry away the sins of the people. The priest…
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Leviticus 16:1–19
Introduction Leviticus 16:1–19: Today’s and tomorrow’s readings describe rituals for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), an annual day of repentance and forgiveness that remains central to the Jewish liturgical year. Moses instructs his brother Aaron, who was ordained as a priest (see Leviticus 8), about making sacrifices to purify the Most Holy Place. Today’s Key Verse: Leviticus 16:16 GNT…
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