Today's Reading | October 16, 2024
Isaiah 5:1–7
Introduction Isaiah 5:1–7: Today’s reading is in the form of a song about a vineyard in which the sins of the people of Jerusalem and Judah are compared to sour grapes. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 5:7a Israel is the vineyard of the LORD Almighty; the people of Judah are the vines he planted. Reading 5 Listen while I sing you this…
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Habakkuk 1:1-17
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionHabakkuk 1:1-17: The words of the prophet Habakkuk come from near the end of the seventh century B.C., at a time when the Babylonians were in power. Habakkuk was deeply disturbed by the violence and injustice in the land of Judah, and today’s reading records a prayer-filled conversation between the prophet and the LORD God. He questions…
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Psalm 102
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 102: Today’s reading is in the form of an individual lament and presents the writer as one stricken with a life-threatening illness or experiencing deep sadness. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s unchanging love.Scripture ReadingThe Prayer of a Troubled Youth1Listen to my prayer, O Lord,and hear my cry for help!2When I am in…
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Daniel 10:1—11:1
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionDaniel 10:1—11:1: Today reading is the first part of the conclusion to the book of Daniel and Daniel’s final vision. The opening verses (2, 3) describe how Daniel has spent three weeks in mourning, abstaining from rich food, meat, and wine. An angel delivers a message to Daniel about future events and reminds him that he is…
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Psalm 91
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 91: This psalm expresses confidence in God’s protection, particularly in times of danger. Those who are faithful are assured of God’s unfailing presence.Scripture ReadingGod Our Protector1Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,2can say to him,“You are my defender and protector.You are my God; in you I trust."3He will…
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Daniel 9:20-27
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionDaniel 9:20-27: Following up yesterday’s reading about Jeremiah’s prophecy, the angel Gabriel appears to Daniel and explains that the seventy years are really seven times seventy, or 490 years, the time set by God to free the people from sin and evil. The “Awful Horror" (verse 27) probably refers to the desecration of the Jerusalem Temple by…
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Psalm 90
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 90: This psalm is a communal prayer that reflects the human quest to understand life’s meaning, particularly as life is drawing to a close. It juxtaposes the eternity of God with the shortness of human life. In this psalm, the Lord is called “our home" and the psalm was most likely written in response to…
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