Today's Reading | May 23, 2025
1 Kings 2:1–12
Introduction 1 Kings 2:1–12: As he prepares to die, David gives final instructions to his son Solomon. These instructions include obedience to the Law of Moses as well as naming those Solomon is to put to death. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 2:3a [David said to Solomon:] “Do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his…
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Isaiah 58:1-14
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionIsaiah 58:1-14: Today’s passage discusses the meaning of true worship. Outwardly, the people had continued to worship the LORD. They brought the required sacrifices and offerings, fasted on holy days, and did acts of repentance for their sins. Yet Isaiah proclaims that the LORD says these acts of worship are meaningless if the people do not treat…
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Isaiah 34:1-17
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Isaiah 33:1-24
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionIsaiah 33:1-24: Today’s reading begins with a cry for God’s help, followed by a warning about how the LORD’s power will be unleashed on sinful people. Jerusalem’s glorious future is described, and a righteous king will rule the land.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for Help1Our enemies are doomed! They have robbed and betrayed, although no one has robbed them…
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Isaiah 32:1-20
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionIsaiah 32:1-20: Today’s reading describes a time when those who govern will rule with integrity and justice, and God’s peace will reign.Scripture ReadingA King with Integrity1Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with justice. 2Each of them will be like a shelter from the wind and a place…
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Isaiah 30:8-26
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionIsaiah 30:8-26: Today’s reading begins with the prophet recording the ways in which the people rebelled against God, followed by a description of God’s mercy and compassion for the people.Scripture ReadingThe Disobedient People8God told me to write down in a book what the people are like, so that there would be a permanent record of how evil…
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Isaiah 26:20—27:13
God’s Word of JusticeIntroductionIsaiah 26:20—27:13: Today’s reading begins with a description of a time of judgment for the people of the earth for their sins, followed by a description of a redeemed creation.Scripture ReadingJudgment and Restoration20Go into your houses, my people, and shut the door behind you. Hide yourselves for a little while until God's anger is over. 21The Lord…
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