Today's Reading | November 23, 2024
Psalm 99
Psalm 99: This psalm concludes the section of psalms we have been reading the past several days that praise God as king and righteous judge. It affirms God as the supreme and holy king. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 99:5 Praise the LORD our God; worship before his throne! Holy is he! Reading 99 The Lord is king, and the people tremble. He sits…
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Psalm 61
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 61: Today’s psalm begins with a cry to God, and the psalm writer expresses the assurance of being heard by God. The writer then offers a prayer for the king and concludes with a promise to praise God daily.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for Protection1Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer!2In despair and far from homeI…
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Lamentations 3:34-66
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionLamentations 3:34-66: Today’s reading is a continuation of a communal lament. The people acknowledge that they have sinned and hope that God will heed their prayers.Scripture Reading34The Lord knows when our spirits are crushed in prison;35He knows when we are denied the rights he gave us;36When justice is perverted in court, he knows.37The will of the Lord…
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Psalm 60
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 60: Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written during his wars with the Arameans of northern Syria (see 2 Samuel 8:3-8, 13; 10:15-19; 1 Chronicles 18:3-11). Arameans is another name for the people of Syria, Israel’s traditional enemy to the northeast. The psalm suggests that the people of Israel have been defeated by…
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Jeremiah 32:1-15
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionJeremiah 32:1-15: Today’s reading occurs during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah and King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia (588 B.C.) when Judah was being invaded by the Babylonians. At such a time the purchase of land would seem to be foolish, but Jeremiah’s action indicates confidence in the future.Scripture ReadingJeremiah Buys a Field1 The Lord spoke to…
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Psalm 28
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 28: Today’s reading opens with a plea for God’s help and concludes with words of thanksgiving and praise.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for Help1O Lord, my defender, I call to you.Listen to my cry!If you do not answer me,I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.2Hear me when I cry to…
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1 Kings 8:54-66
God’s Word of PrayerIntroduction1 Kings 8:54-66: Solomon concludes his prayer and blesses the people. He admonishes the people to be faithful to God and to obey God’s laws and commands. Today’s reading concludes with a description of Solomon offering sacrifices to the LORD and dedicating the Temple.Scripture ReadingThe Final Prayer54After Solomon had finished praying to the Lord, he stood up…
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