Today's Reading | September 9, 2026
Matthew 13:1–23
Introduction Matthew 13:1–23: Chapter 13 introduces a collection of Jesus’s parables. The word parable comes from a Greek term that literally means “to throw alongside.” Jesus often taught in parables, using images from everyday life “alongside” the lesson to illustrate or clarify his message. Today’s reading is the Parable of the Sower. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 13:23 GNT [Jesus said:]…
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Deuteronomy 15:1–11
Introduction Deuteronomy 15:1–11: Today’s reading is from a code of laws that runs from Deuteronomy 12—26. In this section the Israelites must cancel all debts owed to one another every seventh year. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 15:1 GNT [Moses said:] “At the end of every seventh year you are to cancel the debts of those who owe you money.” Read…
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Deuteronomy 10:12–22
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Deuteronomy 1:9–18
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Leviticus 19:32–37
Introduction Leviticus 19:32–37: Today’s reading admonishes the Israelites to avoid mistreating foreigners and to practice honesty in business dealings. Today’s Key Verse: Leviticus 19:37 GNT “Obey all my laws and commands. I am the LORD.” Read 32 “Show respect for old people and honor them. Reverently obey me; I am the Lord. 33 “Do not mistreat foreigners who are living in your…
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Leviticus 19:1–18
Introduction Leviticus 19:1–18: The book of Leviticus contains regulations for worship and religious ceremonies in ancient Israel and for the priests who were responsible for carrying out those instructions. The main theme of the book is the holiness of God and how the people are to worship and live together as God’s holy people. Today’s reading instructs the people to…
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