Today's Reading | November 26, 2024
Psalm 106:24–48
Introduction Psalm 106:24–48: The second half of this psalm describes Israel’s idolatrous acts, God’s punishment, and God’s mercy. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 106:48 Praise the LORD, the God of Israel; praise him now and forever! Let everyone say, “Amen!” Praise the LORD! Reading 24 Then they rejected the pleasant land, because they did not believe God's promise. 25 They stayed in their…
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