Today's Reading | May 23, 2025
1 Kings 2:1–12
Introduction 1 Kings 2:1–12: As he prepares to die, David gives final instructions to his son Solomon. These instructions include obedience to the Law of Moses as well as naming those Solomon is to put to death. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 2:3a [David said to Solomon:] “Do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his…
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Luke 18:1-14
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Luke 18:1-14: Today's reading includes two parables depicting status reversal in which persons of low social rank (a widow and a tax collector) serve as models of prayer. The first parable teaches about not becoming discouraged, and the second one about being humble. Scripture Reading The Parable of the Widow and the Judge…
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Matthew 18:15-35
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Matthew 18:15-35: Today’s reading begins with Jesus’s instructions for handling matters of discipline within communities of faith and reproving one who has sinned. By means of a parable, Jesus teaches that there is no limit to the number of times one is called upon to forgive another. Scripture Reading When Someone Sins 15 “If…
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Psalm 32
God’s Saving Word: Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Psalm 32: This psalm begins with an affirmation of the happiness one experiences resulting from confession. What follows is a description of life in terms of before and after confessing one’s sins (verses 3-5). The writer encourages people to pray and concludes with praise for the LORD’s righteousness. Scripture Reading Confession and Forgiveness…
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Romans 14:13-23
God’s Saving Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Romans 14:13-23: Today's reading continues the apostle Paul's plea to the believers in Rome that they need to avoid judging others and not act in ways that may cause others to stumble and fall into sin. Their lives are to be guided by the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives. Scripture…
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Romans 14:1-12
God’s Saving Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Romans 14:1-12: Some of the followers in Rome believed that it was wrong to eat meat, and others were saying that certain foods should only be eaten on certain days. Paul says that there will be differences among God’s people, but all the believers need to be accepting of one another and not judge…
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Romans 13:1-14
God’s Saving Word: Spiritual Renewal Introduction Romans 13:1-14: The apostle Paul encourages Christians to obey state authorities, and he reminds believers of their duties toward one another, and that the day of salvation is near. Scripture Reading Duties toward State Authorities 13 Everyone must obey state authorities, because no authority exists without God's permission, and the existing authorities have been put…
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