Today's Reading | May 23, 2025
1 Kings 2:1–12
Introduction 1 Kings 2:1–12: As he prepares to die, David gives final instructions to his son Solomon. These instructions include obedience to the Law of Moses as well as naming those Solomon is to put to death. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 2:3a [David said to Solomon:] “Do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his…
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October 10, 2022
Psalm 37
God’s Word of WisdomIntroductionPsalm 37: This psalm addresses the age-old question of why bad things happen to good people while evil people prosper. The psalmist indicates that he is old (verse 25), and it appears he has probably witnessed much in his lifetime. Despite the prevalence of evil, the psalmist exhorts his readers/listeners to trust in the Lord.Scripture ReadingThe Destiny…
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2 Chronicles 34:1-28
God’s Renewing Word of WisdomIntroduction2 Chronicles 34:1-28: King Josiah, a descendant of David, became king at an early age. Despite his tender years, he knew that God was the only true god. In obedience to God’s laws, Josiah bans worship of foreign gods and smashes the pagan idols in Judah, Jerusalem, and all the territories he rules. He decides to…
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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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