Today's Reading | December 1, 2025
Psalm 24
Introduction Psalm 24: This psalm begins by acknowledging that all the world belongs to God and continues with a question-and-answer format about who may enter the Temple and come into God’s presence. It concludes with praise for the Lord, “the great king.” The reference to the “LORD’s hill” (verse 3) is Mount Zion in Jerusalem, where the Temple stood. Today’s…
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