Today's Reading | December 9, 2024
Revelation 1:1–20
Introduction Revelation 1:1–20: The Revelation to John was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. The writer’s main concern was to give his readers hope and encouragement and to urge them to remain faithful during times of suffering. Revelation is one of the most famous examples of a kind…
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Exodus 12:15-36
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Exodus 12:1-14
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Psalm 138
God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Psalm 138: This psalm is a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s love and care, and the writer expresses trust in God’s promises. Scripture Reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving 138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; I sing praise to you before the gods.2 I face your holy Temple, bow down, and praise your namebecause of your constant…
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Psalm 136
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Psalm 30
God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Psalm 30: Today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer praises God for healing and being restored to life. The psalm focuses on the turning of sadness and sorrow to joy and concludes with a promise to thank God forever. Scripture Reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving 30 I praise you, Lord, because you have saved…
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Jeremiah 10:1-16
God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Jeremiah 10:1-16: In today’s reading, the prophet warns the people to avoid idolatry and points out the foolishness in worshiping other gods. The reading concludes with a hymn of praise to God. Scripture Reading Idolatry and True Worship 10 People of Israel, listen to the message that the Lord has for you. 2 He says, “Do not…
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