Today's Reading | May 6, 2025
Exodus 12:1–28
Introduction Exodus 12:1–28: Despite the Egyptians having had to endure numerous disasters (see Exodus 7:14—11:10, including the warning of the death of the first-born in each household), the king continues to be stubborn and refuses to listen to Moses. As the Israelites prepare to leave Egypt, they are told to prepare a special meal that will be celebrated in future…
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October 10, 2022
Psalm 19
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionPsalm 19: This psalm is about the wonders of God and the goodness of God’s law. It describes how the laws of nature reveal God’s glory. Just as the law gives new life to creation, so it gives new life to people. God’s teachings help people to live rightly. The psalm concludes with prayers for forgiveness and…
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1 Kings 4:20-34
God’s Renewing Word of WisdomIntroduction1 Kings 4:20-34: Today’s reading provides us with a description of life for the people of Judah and Israel during Solomon’s reign and concludes with a description of Solomon’s wisdom.Scripture ReadingSolomon's Prosperous Reign20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the grains of sand on the seashore; they ate and drank, and were…
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1 Corinthians 2:1-16
God’s Word of WisdomIntroduction1 Corinthians 2:1-16: Paul reminds the Corinthians that, when he first arrived, he did not use eloquent words to preach “God’s secret truth" because the message of Christ’s death on the cross was of paramount importance. Paul contrasts the world’s wisdom with “God’s secret wisdom" and explains the role of God’s Spirit in revealing God’s truth.Scripture ReadingThe…
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1 Kings 3:16-28
God’s Renewing Word of WisdomIntroduction1 Kings 3:16-28: Two women approach Solomon seeking his judgment. Each woman had given birth to a child, but one child died. Both women claim to be the rightful mother of the living child.Scripture ReadingSolomon Judges a Difficult Case16 One day two prostitutes came and presented themselves before King Solomon. 17 One of them said, “Your…
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1 Corinthians 1:18-31
God’s Word of WisdomIntroduction1 Corinthians 1:18-31: The wisdom and power of God sets up a dichotomy whereby the worldly standards of wisdom and power are rejected. Paul reminds the Corinthians of their own humble social status, and that God chooses what the world looks down on and reverses the social order (see 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Psalm 18:27; Luke 1:51-53; James…
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1 Kings 3:1-15
God’s Renewing Word of WisdomIntroduction1 Kings 3:1-15: The LORD appears to Solomon in a dream and asks Solomon what he would like God to give him. The Lord is pleased with Solomon’s response. When Solomon awakens, he brings offerings to the LORD and gives a feast for all his officials.Scripture ReadingSolomon Prays for Wisdom3 Solomon made an alliance with the…
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