Today's Reading | September 7, 2024
1 Kings 3:1-15
Introduction 1 Kings 3:1–15: The LORD appears to King Solomon in a dream and asks what he would like God to give him. God is pleased with Solomon’s response and promises also to give Solomon that for which he did not ask (wealth and honor). When Solomon awakens, he brings offerings to the LORD and gives a feast for all…
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Romans 1:1-17
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionRomans 1:1-17: Today we begin reading excerpts from Romans, a letter in which the apostle Paul provides a detailed summary of the Good News about Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter about 55-56 A.D. to introduce himself to the followers of Christ in Rome, who likely included new Gentile Christians as well as Jewish Christians. In today’s…
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Obadiah 1-21
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionObadiah 1-21: This short book comes from an undetermined time after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 B.C. Edom, Jerusalem’s age-old enemy, not only rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem but also looted the city and helped the invaders. In today’s reading, Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be punished and defeated,…
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Psalm 122
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionPsalm 122: Today’s reading is from a collection of psalms (121-134) knowns as “Songs of Ascent" – hymns that were most likely sung by pilgrims journeying “up to Jerusalem" to celebrate one of Israel’s major festivals. Psalm 122 expresses a song of praise for Jerusalem and a prayer for Jerusalem’s well-being.Scripture ReadingIn Praise of…
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Psalm 17
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionPsalm 17: Today’s psalm is a prayer of one who is being falsely accused and who is seeking God’s justice. The writer pleads for help, protection, and deliverance from enemies, trusting in God’s wonderful love. The psalm concludes by affirming the joy that one experiences in God’s presence.Scripture ReadingThe Prayer of an Innocent Person17…
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Psalm 10
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionPsalm 10: In yesterday’s reading (Psalm 9), the writer expressed thanks and praise for God’s help in defeating his enemies. In today’s reading, the writer asks for God’s help against the wicked. In some traditions, the two psalms are combined as Psalm 9 inasmuch as the gratitude expressed in Psalm 9 is juxtaposed with…
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Psalm 9
God’s Renewing Word of Peace and JusticeIntroductionPsalm 9: This psalm speaks of God’s righteousness and justice and the ways in which God cares for those who are poor and needy. The psalm concludes with a petition for God to pronounce judgment on the wicked.Scripture ReadingThanksgiving to God for His Justice9 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;I will…
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