Today's Reading | December 4, 2024
Daniel 10:1—11:2a
Introduction Daniel 10:1—11:2a: The book of Daniel offers a hope-filled response during a time when the Jews were suffering under the persecution and oppression of pagan kings. The second half of the book (chapters 7–12) is full of apocalyptic visions, using symbolic language to reveal the meaning behind human history. In today’s reading, an angel gives Daniel a vison of…
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Amos 9:1-15
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionAmos 9:1-15: Today’s reading is the concluding chapter to the book of Amos. Judgments are pronounced, but the chapter concludes with a description of the future restoration of Israel.Scripture ReadingThe Lord's Judgments1I saw the Lord standing by the altar. He gave the command: “Strike the tops of the Temple columns so hard that the foundation will shake.…
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Amos 8:1-14
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Amos 7:1-17
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Amos 6:1-14
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Amos 5:1-27
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Amos 4:1-13
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionAmos 4:1-13: Today’s reading begins with a harsh indictment against the luxurious lifestyle of the people of Samaria, and the prophet cites Israel’s inability to learn from the punishments God has meted out.Scripture Reading1Listen to this, you women of Samaria, who grow fat like the well-fed cows of Bashan, who mistreat the weak, oppress the poor, and…
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