Today's Reading | April 30, 2025
Romans 15:1–13
Introduction Romans 15:1–13: Chapter 15 begins the conclusion of the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. He encourages the Lord’s followers not to please themselves but to act in ways that edify the whole community of believers. He reminds them that the Good News is for both Jews and Gentiles. Today’s Key Verse: Romans 15:13 May God, the source of…
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February 19, 2025
Hosea 8:1–14
Introduction Hosea 8:1–14: The people have broken their covenant with the LORD and have made idols of silver and gold. They will be punished because they have rejected the LORD’s teachings. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 8:12 [The LORD says:] “I write down countless teachings for the people, but they reject them as strange and foreign.” Reading 8 The Lord says, “Sound the alarm!…
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Hosea 6:1—7:2
Introduction Hosea 6:1—7:2: The LORD expects fidelity, but the people’s love for the LORD vanishes like early morning dew. God’s message is one of judgment and destruction because of the evil deeds of the people. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 6:6 [The LORD says:] “I want your constant love, not your animal sacrifices. I would rather have my people know me…
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Hosea 4:4–19
Introduction Hosea 4:4–19: God complains about the priests of Israel and accuses the priesthood of causing Israel’s failure to abide by its covenant. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 4:9b [The LORD says to the priests:] “I will punish you and make you pay for the evil you do.” Reading 4 The Lord says, “Let no one accuse the people or reprimand them—my complaint is…
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Hosea 3:1—4:3
Introduction Hosea 3:1—4:3: Hosea is told to love his unfaithful wife. His love for her is to demonstrate the LORD’s continuing love for unfaithful Israel. Today’s Key Verse: Hosea 3:5 The time will come when the people of Israel will once again turn to the LORD their God and to a descendant of David their king. Then they will fear…
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Hosea 2:2–23
Introduction Hosea 2:2–23: Israel’s unfaithfulness to the LORD is compared to that of an unfaithful wife. In Hosea’s time, many of the people were honoring the Canaanite god Baal because they believed Baal fertilized the earth with rain. The chapter concludes with the LORD’s declaration of love for Israel and a promise to make the people prosperous. Today’s Key Verse:…
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Hosea 1:1—2:1
Introduction Hosea 1:1—2:1: Today we will begin reading excerpts from the book of the prophet Hosea, a book of fourteen chapters which we will be reading over a period of twelve days. The prophet’s name is a shortened version of the Hebrew “Hoshaiah,” which means “the LORD has saved.” Hosea preached in the northern kingdom of Israel (c. 740–722 B.C.)…
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