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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Introduction Psalm 147: Today’s psalm expands on themes found in yesterday’s reading (Psalm 146). These themes include God’s help and justice for the poor, the importance of trusting in God rather than in human leaders, and the glory of God’s creation. The psalmist praises God for restoring Jerusalem and bringing home those who were living in exile. Today’s Key Verse:…
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Psalm 146
Introduction Psalm 146: Today and for the next four days we will be reading the concluding five psalms (146–150) in the book of Psalms. Each one begins and ends with the words “Praise the LORD!” and they form the concluding doxology of the book. These are also known as the “Hallelujah” psalms because that is the Hebrew word the writers…
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Psalm 145
Introduction Psalm 145: Today’s psalm is an alphabetical acrostic. In Hebrew, each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The form of this psalm contributes to its meaning. By using the acrostic form, the psalm writer describes God’s kindness and mercy from “A to Z.” Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 145:3 GNT The LORD is great and is…
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Psalm 144
Introduction Psalm 144: Today’s reading is a “royal psalm” that celebrates God’s powers and virtues. The “enemies” and “foreigners” mentioned in verses 6, 7, and 11 are the nations that oppressed God’s people during the exile and after their return. The psalm concludes with a prayer for the nation. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 144:15b GNT Happy are the people whose…
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Psalm 135
Introduction Psalm 135: This psalm offers praise for God’s goodness and kindness. The writer calls to mind God’s saving acts in Israel’s history, but also exposes the futility of idolatry. The chapter concludes with a call for everyone to praise the Lord. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 135:3 GNT Praise the LORD, because he is good; sing praises to his name…
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Psalm 107:23–43
Introduction Psalm 107:23–43: Today’s reading concludes the psalm by affirming the ways in which God has saved people from distress, such as rescuing those in trouble at sea. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s constant love. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 107:32 GNT They must proclaim his greatness in the assembly of the people and praise him before the…
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