Today's Reading | May 18, 2025
2 Samuel 5:1–25
Introduction 2 Samuel 5:1–25: The book of 2 Samuel begins with David learning of Saul’s death. In today’s reading, the leaders of the northern tribes (Israel) accept David as king. Earlier he had been made king of Judah, the southern tribes (see 2 Samuel 2:1–7). David now leads a united Israel in capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites and fighting the…
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Joshua 24:1-15
God’s Word Renewing Word of FaithIntroductionJoshua 24:1-15: At Shechem, Joshua addresses the people of Israel for the last time. He summarizes the history of God’s saving acts and exhorts the people to choose to serve the LORD.Scripture ReadingJoshua Speaks to the People at Shechem24 Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel together at Shechem. He called the elders, the leaders,…
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Ephesians 4:17-32
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Joshua 23:1-16
God’s Word Renewing Word of FaithIntroductionJoshua 23:1-16: Joshua has successfully led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is now old, and he calls upon Israel’s leaders and reviews with them the agreement God made with the people.Scripture ReadingJoshua's Farewell Address23 Much later the Lord gave Israel security from their enemies around them. By that time Joshua was very old,…
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Ephesians 4:1-16
God’s Word of FaithIntroductionEphesians 4:1-16: Paul encourages the followers of Christ to live in unity and to serve and strengthen the whole body of Christ, the church, by using the special gifts the Holy Spirit has given them. He urges maturity among them, that they may grow strong in Christ. This strength comes through love and is made manifest through…
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Joshua 4:1-24
God’s Word Renewing Word of FaithIntroductionJoshua 4:1-24: God tells Joshua to arrange for twelve stones to be set up as a memorial to the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. Two sets of twelve stones are set up – one set at the campsite and another in the middle of the Jordan. Setting up the stones is reminiscent of the…
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Ephesians 3:1-21
God’s Word of FaithIntroductionEphesians 3:1-21: Paul says that he was called specifically for the purpose of ministering to the Gentiles—people who are not Jewish. He says that the Holy Spirit reveals that all people can share in the promise that God first gave to the ancient Israelites because Christ’s love extends beyond human boundaries.Scripture ReadingPaul's Work for the Gentiles1For this…
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