Today's Reading | October 28, 2024
Amos 6:1-14
Introduction Amos 6:1–14: Today’s reading once again points to the luxurious lifestyle of the leaders of Israel. Instead of feasting, the prophet warns that they should be preparing for the impending destruction and occupation by a foreign army. Today’s Key Verse: Amos 6:12b [The LORD says:] “You have turned justice into poison, and right into wrong.” Reading 6 How terrible it…
READ MORE
Latest Daily Bible Readings
October 10, 2022
Ezekiel 1:1—2:1
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionEzekiel 1:1—2:1: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of prophet Ezekiel. A unique feature of this prophetic book is that it is written in the first person. All of Ezekiel’s visions, prophecies, and actions are described from his point of view. Ezekiel was a priest who lived in exile in Babylon during the period…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
1 Samuel 2:12-26
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 2:12-26: The sons of Eli, who are priests, are dishonest and refuse to obey the LORD.Meanwhile, Samuel continues to grow in favor with the LORD and with the people.Scripture ReadingThe Sons of Eli12The sons of Eli were scoundrels. They paid no attention to the Lord 13or to the regulations concerning what the priests could…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
1 Corinthians 14:1-25
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroduction1 Corinthians 14:1-25: In today’s reading, the apostle Paul discusses glossolalia, speaking in tongues. Paul argues in favor of prophecy (proclaiming God’s message) because prophecy edifies the community and serves the common good.Scripture ReadingMore about Gifts from the Spirit1It is love, then, that you should strive for. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts, especially the gift…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
1 Samuel 2:1-11
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 2:1-11: Today’s reading is Hannah’s prayer upon offering Samuel as a servant to the LORD. She offers God praise and thanksgiving, celebrating the ways in which God offers safety, sustenance, and care.Scripture ReadingHannah's Prayer1 Hannah prayed:“The Lord has filled my heart with joy;how happy I am because of what he has done!I laugh at…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroduction1 Corinthians 12:1-11: The apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts. He says that there is one Spirit that offers many gifts, including wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing powers, and more.Scripture ReadingGifts from the Holy Spirit1Now, concerning what you wrote about the gifts from the Holy Spirit.I want you to know the truth about them,…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
1 Samuel 1:19-28
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 1:19-28: Hannah gives birth to a son and names him Samuel which, in Hebrew, means “name of God." As used in today’s reading, the name also relates to the Hebrew verb for “ask"—Hannah has received from God the child for whom she had asked. After Samuel has been weaned, Hannah brings him to Shiloh…
READ MORESupport the Bible cause
Help share the Bible with those who have yet to meet Jesus.
