Today's Reading | April 26, 2025
John 21:15–25
Introduction John 21:15–25: Jesus speaks to Simon Peter, and three times he calls on Peter to care for Jesus’s lambs and sheep (verses 15–17). Scholars often understand the three questions about Peter’s love for Jesus as a counterbalance to Peter’s earlier three denials of Jesus (see John 18:17, 25–27, and Luke 22:54–62 from the April 17 reading). Today’s Key Verse:…
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Hosea 14:1–9
Introduction Hosea 14:1–9: This final chapter of Hosea begins with the prophet calling the people of Israel to turn away from sin and return to the LORD. The chapter concludes with the LORD’s promise to heal and love Israel and a call to understand God’s righteousness. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 14:9b The LORD’s ways are right, and righteous people live…
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Hosea 13:1–16
Introduction Hosea 13:1–16: Amidst harsh words of judgment, God’s saving acts in history are recalled. Yet the people continue to sin by engaging in idolatry and turning away from God. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 13:4 The LORD says, “I am the LORD your God, who led you out of Egypt. You have no God but me. I alone am your…
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Hosea 11:12—12:14
Introduction Hosea 11:12—12:14: Today’s reading includes more words of condemnation and judgment, both for the northern kingdom of Israel and now also the southern kingdom of Judah. Their common ancestor, Jacob, is recalled along with references to God’s rescuing the people from slavery in Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 12:10 [The LORD says:] “I spoke to the prophets and gave…
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Hosea 11:1–11
Introduction Hosea 11:1–11: God’s love for Israel is compared to a parent’s love for a child. A time of exile is predicted prior to the people being reconciled to God. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 11:9b “I am God and not a mere human being. I, the Holy One, am with you. I will not come to you in anger.” Reading…
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Hosea 9:15—10:15
Introduction Hosea 9:15—10:15: In yesterday’s reading, the earlier verses in chapter 9 describe how the people have turned away from God and have been unfaithful to him, and Hosea warns that the time for punishment has come. In today’s reading, Hosea continues to describe the consequences of the people’s sinfulness, and the LORD pronounces judgment on the people. Today’s Key…
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Hosea 9:1–14
Introduction Hosea 9:1–14: Hosea warns the people of Israel that their unfaithfulness to God will now unleash harsh punishment, including deportation to Egypt, and he warns the people about other consequences for their sin. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 9:8a [Hosea says:] God has sent me as a prophet to warn his people Israel. Reading 9 People of Israel, stop celebrating your…
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