Today's Reading | November 9, 2025
Ezra 7:11–28
Introduction Ezra 7:11–28: Emperor Artaxerxes gives Ezra a document, outlining instructions for maintaining the Temple and the worship life of the people. Today’s Key Verse: Ezra 7:27 GNT Ezra said, “Praise the LORD, the God of our ancestors! He has made the emperor willing to honor in this way the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem.” Read 11 Emperor Artaxerxes gave…
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Luke 1:57-80
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Luke 1:1-25
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