Today's Reading | October 25, 2026
Ruth 3:1–18
Introduction Ruth 3:1–18: Naomi encourages Ruth to offer herself to Boaz so he will marry her and provide a stable home. When she does this, Boaz says that a closer relative has the first right to marry Ruth if he chooses, but Boaz promises to marry her if he does not. Aware of how Ruth’s visit might be perceived, Boaz…
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August 11, 2026
Nehemiah 9:26–38
Introduction Nehemiah 9:26–38: Today’s reading concludes the people’s prayer of confession. The prayer again includes times when the people rebelled; yet when they cried out to God for help, God was merciful and rescued them. After praying, the people make a solemn written agreement signed by the leaders, the Levites, and the priests. (Note: This agreement is found in chapter…
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Nehemiah 9:15–25
Introduction Nehemiah 9:15–25: The people’s prayer of confession continues with Israel’s desert wanderings and conquest of the promised land, recalling God’s mercy even when the people rebelled. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:17b GNT You are a God who forgives; you are gracious and loving, slow to be angry. Read 15 “When they were hungry, you gave them bread from heaven, and…
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Nehemiah 9:6–14
Introduction Nehemiah 9:6–14: For the next three days we will read Israel’s prayer of confession. The entire prayer summarizes God’s dealings with the people of Israel. Today’s reading focuses on creation, the promise to Abraham, the exodus from Egypt, and the giving of God’s laws at Mount Sinai. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:6a GNT The people of Israel prayed this…
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Nehemiah 9:1–5
Introduction Nehemiah 9:1–5: The people gather to fast to show sorrow for their sins. The Law is read to them, and the people confess their sins and worship the LORD. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:5b GNT [The Levites said:] “Stand up and praise the LORD your God; praise him forever and ever!” Read 9 1-2 On the twenty-fourth day of the same…
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Nehemiah 8:13–18
Introduction Nehemiah 8:13–18: Today’s reading describes the Festival of Shelters, which commemorates the Israelites’ desert wanderings after the exodus from Egypt (see Leviticus 23:39–44; Deuteronomy 16:13–17). The people construct shelters of myrtle, olive, and palm branches as symbols of God’s protection and live in them for seven days, remembering God’s constant care for their ancestors and for themselves. Today’s Key…
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Nehemiah 8:1–12
Introduction Nehemiah 8:1–12: Ezra, a priest and scholar of the Law, had arrived in Jerusalem some years before Nehemiah (see Ezra 7). Like Nehemiah, he had attained a high rank in the Persian court. In today’s reading, when all the people are settled in their towns, they gather in Jerusalem to hear Ezra give a public reading of the Law.…
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