Today's Reading | November 25, 2024
Psalm 106:1–23
Introduction Psalm 106:1–23: Today’s reading is a communal confession of Israel’s sins and a plea for God’s mercy. This first half of the psalm recounts a description of the people’s actions during their wilderness journey under Moses’s leadership after leaving Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 106:1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good; his love…
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Isaiah 44:1-28
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Isaiah 7:1-25
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Job 42:1-17
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Esther 9:20—10:3
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