Today's Reading | May 25, 2025
1 Kings 5:1–18
Introduction 1 Kings 5:1–18: With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepares to build the Temple. The two kings make a treaty, and their workers together begin initial construction of the Temple. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 5:7b [King Hiram of Tyre said:] “Praise the LORD today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as…
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Psalm 3
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Psalm 52
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Psalm 51
God’s Saving Word: Love Introduction Psalm 51: Today’s reading is a psalm asking for God’s forgiveness, and it is attributed to King David. After David had arranged to have Uriah killed in battle so that he could marry Bathsheba, who was pregnant with David’s child, the prophet Nathan confronted David with his sin (see 2 Samuel 11:1—12:15). Scripture Reading A…
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Psalm 50
God’s Saving Word: Love Introduction Psalm 50: This psalm utilizes the metaphor of a court case, where God is both plaintiff and judge. God calls upon heaven and earth as witnesses and testifies against his people and rebukes those who violate his laws. God speaks about the purpose of sacrifice and the kind of sacrifice he desires. This psalm was…
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Psalm 33
God’s Saving Word: Love Introduction Psalm 33: Today’s reading opens with an exhortation to shout for joy, to praise and thank the LORD, and to sing a new song to him. Assurance of the LORD’s constant love comes from trusting in and obeying the LORD. Scripture Reading A Song of Praise 33 All you that are righteous, shout for joy for what…
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