Today's Reading | February 19, 2026
Exodus 13:17–22
Introduction Exodus 13:17–22: Upon leaving Egypt, God leads the people through the desert in the form of a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire by night. Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 13:22 GNT The pillar of cloud was always in front of the people during the day, and the pillar of fire at night. Read 17 When…
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Isaiah 48:1–22
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Isaiah 45:1–13
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Isaiah 44:21–28
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Isaiah 43:1–13
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Isaiah 43:1–13: God promises to rescue the people from Babylonian captivity and allow them to return to Judah. The people of Israel are summoned to be witnesses to their belief in God. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 43:1b [The LORD says]: “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine.”…
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Isaiah 42:1–17
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Isaiah 42:1–17: Verses 1–4 comprise the first of four “Servant Songs” in the book of Isaiah (see also 49:1–6; 50:4–9; 52:13—53:12). In this passage, the servant is described as one whom God chose to see that justice is done on earth. The reading concludes with God’s promises to help his people. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah…
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