Today's Reading | February 18, 2026
Psalm 51
Introduction Psalm 51: Today’s reading, a psalm asking for God’s forgiveness, is attributed to King David. After David had arranged to have Uriah killed in battle so that he could marry Bathsheba—pregnant with David’s child—the prophet Nathan confronted him with his sin (see 2 Samuel 11:1—12:15). Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 51:1 GNT Be merciful to me, O God, because of…
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Exodus 2:11–25
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Exodus 2:1–10
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Exodus 1:1–22
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Philemon 1–25
Introduction Philemon 1–25: Philemon was a prominent Christian and the owner of a slave named Onesimus. The slave had run away from his master and then somehow came in contact with Paul, who was then in prison. Through the apostle’s witness, Onesimus became a Christian. Today’s reading is Paul’s letter to Philemon, appealing to Philemon to be reconciled to Onesimus,…
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Philippians 4:10–23
Introduction Philippians 4:10–23: Paul concludes the letter by thanking the Philippians for all the help they have given him. Today’s Key Verse: Philippians 4:13 GNT I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me. Read 10 In my life in union with the Lord it is a great joy to me that after so long…
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