Today's Reading | June 21, 2025
Acts 8:4–25
Introduction Acts 8:4–25: The scattered followers of Jesus begin to preach the Good News outside of Jerusalem. Philip goes to Samaria and preaches to the people there. Peter and John also arrive in Samaria, and the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit when Peter and John place their hands on them. Simon, a magician, offers Peter and John money to obtain…
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October 10, 2022
Psalm 81
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionPsalm 81: This celebratory psalm recounts God’s deliverance of the Israelites from bondage in Egypt and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and care for those who obey him.Scripture ReadingA Song for a Festival1Shout for joy to God our defender;sing praise to the God of Jacob!2Start the music and beat the tambourines;play pleasant music…
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Psalm 75
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionPsalm 75: In today’s reading the psalm writer expresses trust in God’s judgment and acknowledges that God judges with fairness.Scripture ReadingGod the Judge1We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you!We proclaim how great you areand tell of the wonderful things you have done.2“I have set a time for judgment," says God,“and…
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Psalm 50
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionPsalm 50: This psalm utilizes the metaphor of a court case, where God is both plaintiff and judge. God calls upon heaven and earth as witnesses and testifies against his people and rebukes those who violate his laws. God speaks about the purpose of sacrifice and the kind of sacrifice he desires. This psalm was…
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Psalm 48
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionPsalm 48: Mount Zion is the sacred hill and refers to Jerusalem, the city of God. This psalm may have been sung by pilgrims visiting Jerusalem. As expressed in yesterday’s reading (Psalm 46:5), today’s psalm also states that the city of God will be kept safe (verse 8).Scripture ReadingZion, the City of God1The Lord is…
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Psalm 46
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionPsalm 46: Today’s psalm is a communal hymn that attests to God as a sure refuge in times of trouble. God is sovereign over turmoil in nature and tumult of war and will keep Jerusalem (the city of God) secure.Scripture ReadingGod Is with Us1God is our shelter and strength,always ready to help in times of…
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Luke 17:11-19
God’s Word of Praise and ThanksgivingIntroductionLuke 17:11-19: During the time of Jesus, there was an ongoing rift between the Samaritans and the Jews (see Luke 9:51-55). Jesus has been traveling toward Jerusalem, and here he is at the border where Samaria adjoins Galilee. He encounters ten men with leprosy (“dreaded skin disease" in the Good News Translation). All ten are…
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