Today's Reading | December 10, 2024
Revelation 2:1–29
Introduction Revelation 2:1–29: In this chapter we read the messages that Jesus told John to write to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, and Thyatira. The messages include words of encouragement along with words of criticism. The reference to Satan’s throne in the city of Pergamum (verse 13) probably refers to the fact that the city was a center for…
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December 21, 2022
Luke 1:1-25
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Luke 1:1-25: Luke’s Gospel opens with a prologue in which he sets forth his claim “to write an orderly account” concerning Jesus, and Luke begins by recounting the events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. In today’s reading, the angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah and announces that, even though he and his wife Elizabeth…
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Isaiah 8:21—9:7
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 8:21—9:7: Because King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying on God (8:1-15), today’s reading includes Isaiah’s warning of the Assyrian attack and God’s coming judgment against Judah. After a time of trouble is foretold, Isaiah speaks words of hope about the coming of a righteous king and his reign…
READ MOREDecember 19, 2022
Isaiah 8:1-20
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 8:1-20: Isaiah’s wife bears him a son, and the LORD tells the prophet Isaiah to give his newborn son a name that symbolizes that the kings of Israel and Syria will be destroyed quickly by their Assyrian foes (verse 3). But because Ahaz still prefers to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying…
READ MOREDecember 18, 2022
Isaiah 7:1-25
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 7:1-25: King Ahaz ruled Judah (southern kingdom) from 735-715 B.C., and King Pekah ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from 752-732 B.C. Between 735 and 732 B.C., Israel and Syria invaded Judah (2 Kings 15:27—16:20; 2 Chronicles 28:1-27). At first Pekah and King Rezin of Syria tried to force Ahaz to join them in…
READ MOREDecember 17, 2022
Isaiah 38:1-20 [21-22]
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 38:1-20 [21-22]: Hezekiah was the twelfth king of the southern kingdom of Judah. His time as king was notable for its religious reforms and steadfast resistance against the powerful Assyrian Empire. Today’s reading narrates a time when Hezekiah became ill and prayed for healing. The prophet Isaiah assures Hezekiah that the LORD has heard…
READ MOREDecember 16, 2022
Psalm 75
God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Psalm 75: In today’s reading the psalm writer expresses trust in God’s judgment and acknowledges that God judges with fairness. Scripture Reading God the Judge 75 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you! We proclaim how great you are and tell of the wonderful things you have done. 2 “I have set a time for…
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