Today's Reading | October 7, 2024
Psalm 52
Introduction Psalm 52: Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written after Doeg the Edomite (one of King Saul’s army officers) went to Saul and told him that David had gone to the house of the priest Ahimelech. While trying to help Saul capture David, Doeg killed Ahimelech and many of Israel’s priests and their families (see 1 Samuel…
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October 10, 2022
Luke 11:1-13
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionLuke 11:1-13: In response to a request from one of the disciples, Jesus teaches his followers to pray. He reveals the fatherhood of God to his disciples and the limitless capacity of God’s love, faithfulness, generosity, compassion, and care.Scripture ReadingJesus' Teaching on Prayer(Matthew 6.9-13; 7.7-11)1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he had…
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Psalm 79
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 79: Today’s reading is a communal lament occasioned by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. The psalm includes a plea for God to end the destruction, forgive the sins of the people, and avenge Israel’s enemies.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for the Nation's Deliverance1 O God, the heathen have invaded your land.They have desecrated your holy…
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Deuteronomy 6:10-25
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionDeuteronomy 6:10-25: In today’s reading, Moses reminds the Israelites of God’s promises as long as they honor God and worship only him. But he also warns the people of the consequences of disobedience.Scripture ReadingWarning against Disobedience10 “Just as the Lord your God promised your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, he will give you a land with…
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Psalm 36
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionPsalm 36: Today’s reading contrasts the evil ways of the wicked with the goodness and love of God.Scripture ReadingHuman Wickedness1 Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts;they reject God and do not have reverence for him.2Because they think so highly of themselves,they think that God will not discover their sin and condemn it.3Their speech is…
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Deuteronomy 6:1-9
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionDeuteronomy 6:1-9: The book of Deuteronomy is organized as a series of addresses given by Moses to the people of Israel in the land of Moab, where they had stopped at the end of the long wilderness journey and were about to enter and occupy Canaan. In today’s reading, Moses tells the people that the LORD…
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Luke 10:25-42
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLuke 10:25-42: Today’s reading includes a parable that Jesus tells to explain what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. This story is known by many as “The Parable of the Good Samaritan." After telling this story, Jesus visits Mary and Martha and teaches about priorities.Scripture ReadingThe Parable of the Good Samaritan25 A teacher of the…
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