Today's Reading | December 12, 2025
Isaiah 11:10–16
Introduction Isaiah 11:10–16: Today we continue the theme from yesterday’s reading (Isaiah 11:1–9). These verses give us a detailed description of the future restoration of Israel and Judah and the reign of a new king from the royal line of David. The forthcoming return of those who had been exiled is compared to the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt (Exodus 13:17—15:21).…
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