Today's Reading | December 9, 2024
Revelation 1:1–20
Introduction Revelation 1:1–20: The Revelation to John was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. The writer’s main concern was to give his readers hope and encouragement and to urge them to remain faithful during times of suffering. Revelation is one of the most famous examples of a kind…
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1 Samuel 9:1-27
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 9:1-27: Yesterday’s reading concluded with the LORD telling Samuel to do what the people wanted and give them a king. In today’s reading, the LORD tells Samuel that he will encounter a man whom Samuel is to anoint as king. While Saul is searching for his father’s missing donkeys, he meets Samuel, and Samuel…
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Psalm 50
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionPsalm 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 most…
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1 Samuel 8:1-22
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 8:1-22: When Samuel ruled in Israel, he served as priest, prophet, and judge. As he got older, he appointed his sons to serve as judges. His sons did not rule justly and so the people approached Samuel and asked him to appoint a king to rule over them. Samuel spoke to the LORD who…
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Psalm 47
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionPsalm 47: Today’s reading is a psalm proclaiming that God is our supreme ruler. It is a celebratory hymn in praise of God’s kingship and was probably used in some form of liturgical procession.Scripture ReadingThe Supreme Ruler1Clap your hands for joy, all peoples!Praise God with loud songs!2The Lord, the Most High, is to be feared;he is…
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1 Samuel 7:2-17
God’s Renewing Word of PromiseIntroduction1 Samuel 7:2-17: Samuel exhorts the Israelites to return to the LORD and to get rid of all the foreign gods. When the Israelites learn that five Philistine kings are planning to attack them, they beg Samuel to pray for them.Scripture ReadingSamuel Rules Israel2The Covenant Box of the Lord stayed in Kiriath Jearim a long time,…
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Acts 1:1-26
God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalIntroductionActs 1:1-26: Jesus tells his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until God gives them the Holy Spirit, empowering them to share the gospel everywhere. Then he is taken up to heaven. The apostles keep their eyes on the skies until two angels jolt them into action. The apostles choose a successor to Judas and meet and…
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