Today's Reading | December 12, 2024
Revelation 4:1–11
Introduction Revelation 4:1–11: In today’s reading, John describes the One who is seated on a heavenly throne, surrounded by those singing praises to God who created all things. Today’s Key Verse: Revelation 4:8b “Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, who is, and who is to come.” Reading 4 At this point I had another vision and saw…
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Isaiah 62:1-12
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 62:1-12: Today’s reading is the third oracle that celebrates Jerusalem’s restoration. Two other oracles are found in Isaiah 60 and 61. Jerusalem’s former names, “Forsaken" and “The Deserted Wife" (verse 4), describe the city’s status during the time of exile. Jerusalem will now be called by a new name.Scripture Reading1I will speak out to encourage Jerusalem;I…
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Isaiah 48:1-22
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 48:1-22: The Israelites are reminded of the consequences they experienced because they failed to obey God. But God has rescued them from their captivity in Babylon and they are now free to return home. Today’s reading once again references the Persian leader Cyrus who was chosen by God to carry out God’s will (verses 14-15).Scripture ReadingGod…
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Isaiah 45:1-25
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 45:1-25: The Persian leader Cyrus is chosen by the LORD to free God’s people who have been held captive and to rebuild Jerusalem (verse 13). The holy God of Israel is the LORD of creation and history and is the only true God.Scripture ReadingThe Lord Appoints Cyrus1The Lord has chosen Cyrus to be king.He has appointed…
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Isaiah 44:1-28
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 44:1-28: Israel is reminded that there is no other god but God alone. Idolatry is ridiculed. The LORD alone is Creator and Savior. Today’s reading concludes by referencing the Persian leader Cyrus who defeated the Babylonians in 539 B.C. and allowed the Israelites to return home from exile and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem (see Ezra…
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Isaiah 8:21—9:7
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 8:21—9:7: Isaiah’s wife bears him a son, and the LORD tells the prophet Isaiah to give his newborn son a name that symbolizes that the kings of Israel and Syria will be destroyed quickly by their Assyrian foes (8:3). Because King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying on God (8:1-15), today’s…
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Isaiah 7:1-25
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionIsaiah 7:1-25: King Ahaz ruled Judah (southern kingdom) from 735-715 B.C., and King Pekah ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from 752-732 B.C. Between 735 and 732 B.C., Israel and Syria invaded Judah (2 Kings 15:27—16:20; 2 Chronicles 28:1-27). At first Pekah and King Rezin of Syria tried to force Ahaz to join them in their battles…
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