Today's Reading | July 6, 2025
Psalm 78:1–39
Introduction Psalm 78:1–39: Today we begin reading the first half of a psalm that recounts the history of God’s people from the exodus to the time of King David. The purpose of the psalm is to teach present and future generations about the past so they will faithfully obey God. Today’s reading includes a description of the people’s disobedience in…
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Psalm 75
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Psalm 48
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Psalm 46
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Luke 17:11-19
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