Today's Reading | December 1, 2025
Psalm 24
Introduction Psalm 24: This psalm begins by acknowledging that all the world belongs to God and continues with a question-and-answer format about who may enter the Temple and come into God’s presence. It concludes with praise for the Lord, “the great king.” The reference to the “LORD’s hill” (verse 3) is Mount Zion in Jerusalem, where the Temple stood. Today’s…
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Unity in Christ Jesus Introduction Acts 7:44—8:3: Stephen’s speech concludes with accusations against his persecutors for opposing God’s Holy Spirit, and he is put to death by stoning. Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr. The church in Jerusalem undergoes persecution, and Saul imprisons many of the believers. Scripture Reading 44 “Our ancestors had the Tent of God's presence with them in…
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Acts 7:23-43
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Acts 7:1-22
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Acts 6:1-15
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Acts 5:17-42
Unity in Christ Jesus Introduction Acts 5:17-42: The apostles are arrested but an angel of the Lord releases them from prison. They are then brought before the Council and Gamaliel, one of the Council’s leaders, argues that, if the work of the apostles is of human origin, it will fail; but if their work is of God, it cannot be…
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Acts 5:1-16
Unity in Christ Jesus Introduction Acts 5:1-16: Ananias and his wife Sapphira sell some property but withhold a portion of the money for themselves rather than give the entire amount to the apostles for the community of believers. Peter confronted them and then they die. All who hear about their deaths are terrified. The apostles perform miracles and wonders and…
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