Today's Reading | May 6, 2025
Exodus 12:1–28
Introduction Exodus 12:1–28: Despite the Egyptians having had to endure numerous disasters (see Exodus 7:14—11:10, including the warning of the death of the first-born in each household), the king continues to be stubborn and refuses to listen to Moses. As the Israelites prepare to leave Egypt, they are told to prepare a special meal that will be celebrated in future…
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November 4, 2022
Ezra 6:1-12
God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and PraiseIntroductionEzra 6:1-12: The scroll containing Emperor Cyrus’s decree about the rebuilding of Temple is discovered. Emperor Darius sends a reply to those who had questioned by what authority the Temple was being rebuilt.Scripture ReadingEmperor Cyrus' Order Is Rediscovered6 So Emperor Darius issued orders for a search to be made in the royal records that…
READ MORENovember 3, 2022
Ezra 4:24—5:17
God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and PraiseIntroductionEzra 4:24—5:17: Problems caused by neighboring people halted the rebuilding of the Temple from 535 to 520 B.C. The prophets Haggai and Zechariah persuade the people to start again, but authority to begin rebuilding is challenged. The rebuilding of the Temple took place during the reign of Emperor Darius of Persia (522 - 486…
READ MORENovember 2, 2022
Ezra 3:1-13
God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and PraiseIntroductionEzra 3:1-13: The priests rebuild the altar and begin offering sacrifices according to the instructions God had given Moses. The people celebrate the Festival of Shelters as a reminder of how God protected the people of Israel in the wilderness (see Leviticus 23:33-36; Numbers 29:12-40). The rebuilding of the Temple begins with the laying…
READ MORENovember 1, 2022
Ezra 1:1-11
God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and PraiseIntroductionEzra 1:1-11: Today we will begin reading excerpts from the book of Ezra which describes the return of some of the Jewish exiles from Babylonia and the restoration of life and worship in Jerusalem. Jerusalem had been captured by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., and the Temple was destroyed. Emperor Cyrus of Persia defeated…
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John 10:1-21
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionJohn 10:1-21: We conclude this month with a reading from John’s Gospel. In today’s reading, Jesus uses the images of shepherd, gate, and sheep to describe the relationship between himself and his followers. The sheep know the shepherd’s voice and follow him. Unlike a thief who comes only to steal or destroy, and unlike…
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Ezekiel 34:11-31
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionEzekiel 34:11-31: God promises to rescue the people and care for them and be their shepherd.Scripture ReadingThe Good Shepherd11 “I, the Sovereign Lord, tell you that I myself will look for my sheep and take care of them 12 in the same way as shepherds take care of their sheep that were scattered and…
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