Today's Reading | December 8, 2024
Malachi 4:1–6
Introduction Malachi 4:1–6: The day of the LORD is described: evildoers will be punished and those who obey the LORD will be saved. Before that day, the prophet Elijah will appear. According to 2 Kings 2:1–11, Elijah did not die but was taken up to heaven by a whirlwind. Centuries later it was believed that Elijah would return to prepare…
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Revelation 1:1-20
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionRevelation 1:1-20: The Revelation to John begins with a statement that it is “the record of the events that Jesus Christ revealed." The author, named John, is writing from the island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea, about 30 miles west of the province of Asia, a place where the Romans sometimes sent people who…
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Psalm 10
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionPsalm 10: In the reading on October 2 (Psalm 9), the writer expressed thanks and praise for God’s help in defeating his enemies. In today’s reading, the writer asks for God’s help against the wicked. In some traditions, the two psalms are combined inasmuch as the gratitude expressed in Psalm 9 is juxtaposed with the dismay in…
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Micah 7:1-20
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionMicah 7:1-20: The concluding chapter to the book of Micah begins with a song of lament spoken by the prophet but ends with the prophet expressing trust in God and foreseeing a time when Jerusalem will be rebuilt. God is praised for being merciful and forgiving.Scripture ReadingIsrael's Moral Corruption1It's hopeless! I am like a hungry person who…
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Micah 6:1-16
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionMicah 6:1-16: Today’s reading is a shift from the promise of future restoration, as described in chapters 4 and 5, back to the current situation. Israel is called upon to defend itself, and the LORD acts as prosecutor. The LORD reminds the people what he requires and that those who engage in dishonest business practices and exploit…
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Micah 5:1-15
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionMicah 5:1-15: The chapter opens with an image of Jerusalem being besieged, but a new king is promised who will usher in a time of peace and safety for the people. This king will be a “new David," because he will come from Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David. Whatever symbolizes dependence on anything other than God…
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Micah 4:1-13
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionMicah 4:1-13: Micah describes the LORD’s universal reign of peace and a time when the people of Israel will return from exile. Jerusalem will be rebuilt after a time of punishment.Scripture ReadingThe Lord's Universal Reign of Peace(Isaiah 2.2-4)1In days to comethe mountain where the Temple standswill be the highest one of all,towering above all the hills.Many nations…
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