Today's Reading | April 17, 2025
Luke 22:31–71
Introduction Luke 22:31–71: Peter says that he is ready to die with Jesus, but Jesus tells him that he will deny Jesus three times. Jesus leaves the city and goes with his disciples to the Mount of Olives to pray, knowing that he will have to suffer. Judas betrays him with a kiss, and Jesus is arrested and questioned by…
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Psalm 9
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionPsalm 9: This psalm speaks of God’s righteousness and justice and the ways in which God cares for those who are poor and needy. The psalm concludes with a petition for God to pronounce judgment on the wicked.Scripture ReadingThanksgiving to God for His Justice1I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;I will tell of all the…
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Psalm 72
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionPsalm 72: Today’s reading is a psalm that is an intercessory prayer for the king. It includes petitions for the king’s righteous judgment, long life, and worldwide rule that is marked by justice.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for the King1Teach the king to judge with your righteousness, O God;share with him your own justice,2so that he will rule over…
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Job 28:1-28
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionJob 28:1-28: Written in poetic form, today’s reading describes the elusive nature of wisdom. The image of mining for precious metals is used to describe the search for wisdom (see also Proverbs 2:4).Scripture ReadingIn Praise of Wisdom1There are mines where silver is dug;There are places where gold is refined.2We dig iron out of the groundAnd melt copper…
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Job 27:1-23
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionJob 27:1-23: The story of Job is the story of a good man who suffers total disasters – he loses all his children and property and is afflicted with a repulsive disease. In a series of poetic dialogues, the author shows how Job’s friends and Job himself react to these calamities. Job’s friends explain his suffering in…
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Ecclesiastes 12:1-14
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionEcclesiastes 12:1-14: Today’s reading is the conclusion to the book. While Ecclesiastes reflects the author’s struggle to find the meaning of life, the closing section is a reminder that respecting and obeying God is at life’s core.Scripture Reading1So remember your Creator while you are still young, before those dismal days and years come when you will say,…
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Ecclesiastes 7:1-25
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionEcclesiastes 7:1-25: The Philosopher discusses facing life and death in a realistic way. While life is meant to be enjoyed, people are not to ignore the reality of death. Today’s reading upholds the value of wisdom (verses 11, 12, 19) and admonishes us to have reverence for God (verse 18).Scripture ReadingThoughts about Life1 A good reputation is…
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