Today's Reading | May 5, 2025
Exodus 6:28—7:13
Introduction Exodus 6:28—7:13: God commands Moses to go once again to the king of Egypt and demand that the king release the Israelites. God tells Moses that he will make the king stubborn but will punish the Egyptians. Aaron throws down his walking stick in front of the king, and it turns into a snake. When the king’s magicians throw…
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Jonah 4:1-11
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Jonah 4:1-11: When the people of Nineveh give up their wicked behavior, Jonah becomes angry and pouts. God challenges Jonah about his right to feel angry. Scripture Reading Jonah's Anger and God's Mercy 4 Jonah was very unhappy about this and became angry. 2 So he prayed, “Lord, didn't I say before I left home that…
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Jonah 3:1-10
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Jonah 2:1-10
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Jonah 1:1-17
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Hosea 14:1-9
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness 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 followed by an exhortation to understand God’s righteousness. Scripture Reading Hosea's Plea to Israel 14 Return…
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Hosea 13:1-16
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Hosea 13:1-16: Amid 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. Scripture Reading Final Judgment on Israel 13 In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes of Israel were afraid; they looked…
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