Today's Reading | November 4, 2025
Ezra 3:1–13
Introduction Ezra 3:1–13: The priests rebuild the altar and begin offering sacrifices according to the instructions God had given Moses. The people celebrate the Festival of Shelters as a reminder of how God had protected the people of Israel in the wilderness (see Leviticus 23:33–44; Numbers 29:12–40). The rebuilding of the Temple begins with the laying of the foundation. Today’s…
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Isaiah 8:21—9:7
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Isaiah 7:1-25
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Job 42:1-17
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Esther 9:20—10:3
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionEsther 9:20—10:3: The events in the Book of Esther take place among the Jewish diaspora community in the Persian Empire during the reign of the Persian emperor Xerxes (486 – 465 B.C.). The story centers around Esther who, by her great courage and devotion to her people, saved them from being exterminated by their enemies. Today’s reading…
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Nehemiah 8:1-18
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionNehemiah 8:1-18: The Book of Nehemiah was written to continue the history of the Israelites after their return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylonia (538 B.C.). The period 538 to 430 B.C. saw the formation of the Jewish religious community following the Babylonian exile. Emperor Artaxerxes of Persia permitted Nehemiah to return to Jerusalem (445 B.C.). Nehemiah…
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