Today's Reading | June 5, 2025
Joel 2:1–17
Introduction Joel 2:1–17: The prophet Joel likens the swarm of locusts to an invading enemy army. He conveys the LORD’s call to the people to repent. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 2:13b Come back to the LORD your God. He is kind and full of mercy; he is patient and keeps his promise; he is always ready to forgive and not…
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1 Timothy 2:1-15
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1 Timothy 1:1-20
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2 Thessalonians 3:1-18
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-12
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-28
God’s Saving Word: Encouragement Introduction 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28: In the concluding chapter to his letter, the apostle Paul describes the Day of the Lord and cites ways in which believers should be prepared. He also provides final instructions on how believers are to live in the meantime. Scripture Reading Be Ready for the Lord's Coming 5 There is no need to…
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