Today's Reading | November 23, 2024
Psalm 99
Psalm 99: This psalm concludes the section of psalms we have been reading the past several days that praise God as king and righteous judge. It affirms God as the supreme and holy king. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 99:5 Praise the LORD our God; worship before his throne! Holy is he! Reading 99 The Lord is king, and the people tremble. He sits…
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