Today's Reading | October 23, 2024
Amos 1:1-15
Introduction Amos 1:1–15: Today we begin reading from the book of the prophet Amos. Amos was from a town in Judah (in the southern kingdom), but he was called to preach to the people in the northern kingdom of Israel during the middle of the eighth century B.C. It was a time of great prosperity, but Amos saw that prosperity…
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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…
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Jeremiah 7:1-15
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionJeremiah 7:1-15: In today’s reading, Jeremiah preaches in the Temple and warns the people that the Temple will be destroyed, just like the sanctuary in Shiloh, if the people continue to worship false gods.Scripture ReadingJeremiah Preaches in the Temple1-3The Lord sent me to the gate of the Temple where the people of Judah went in to…
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1 Samuel 1:1-18
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 1:1-18: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of First Samuel which records the transition in Israel from the period of the judges to a monarchy. This change in Israel’s life revolves around the lives of three men: Samuel, the last of the great judges; Saul, Israel’s first king; and David, whose early…
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Jeremiah 1:1-19
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionJeremiah 1:1-19: The prophet Jeremiah lived during the latter part of the seventh century and the first part of the sixth century B.C. During his long ministry he warned God’s people of the catastrophe that was to fall upon the nation because of their idolatry and sin. In today’s reading, Jeremiah is chosen by the LORD…
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Psalm 18:25-50
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroductionPsalm 18:25-50: Today’s reading is the conclusion of the psalm, and David praises God’s faithfulness. In these verses, he acknowledges the many ways God has defended, protected, and saved him.Scripture Reading25O Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful to you;completely good to those who are perfect.26You are pure to those who are pure,but hostile…
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Isaiah 6:1-13
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionIsaiah 6:1-13: Today’s reading describes Isaiah’s inaugural call to be a prophet. He has a vision of the divine court where he sees God majestically enthroned. Flaming creatures, each with six wings, appear and proclaim the holiness of the LORD. Isaiah immediately becomes aware of his own sinfulness. Then one of the creatures uses a pair…
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