Today's Reading | September 4, 2024
Mark 7:1-13
Introduction Mark 7:1–13: Jesus is confronted by Pharisees and scribes who had come from Jerusalem. They question him about matters pertaining to ritual purity, and Jesus admonishes them for rejecting God’s law. Today’s Key Verse: Mark 7:8 [Jesus said:] “You put aside God’s commands and obey human teachings.” Reading 7 Some Pharisees and teachers of the Law who had come from…
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Psalm 91
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 91: This psalm expresses confidence in God’s protection, particularly in times of danger. Those who are faithful are assured of God’s unfailing presence.Scripture ReadingGod Our Protector1Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,2can say to him,“You are my defender and protector.You are my God; in you I trust."3He…
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Psalm 57
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 57: This psalm is an individual prayer for God’s protection from enemies. It is attributed to David at a time when he was hiding in a cave while running away from King Saul (see 1 Samuel 24). The psalm includes two refrains (verses 5, 11) that attest to the greatness and glory of God.Scripture…
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Psalm 56
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 56: In today’s reading, the psalm writer says that his trust in God is greater than his fear, and he expresses confidence in God’s protection.Scripture ReadingA Prayer of Trust in God1Be merciful to me, O God,because I am under attack;my enemies persecute me all the time.2All day long my opponents attack me.There are so…
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Psalm 52
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 52: Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written after Doeg the Edomite (who was one of King Saul’s army officers) went to Saul and told him that David had gone to the house of the priest Ahimelech. While trying to help Saul capture David, Doeg killed Ahimelech and many of Israel’s priests…
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Psalm 51
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 51: Today’s reading is a psalm asking for God’s forgiveness, and it is attributed to King David. After David had arranged to have Uriah killed in battle so that he could marry Bathsheba, who was pregnant with David’s child, the prophet Nathan confronted David with his sin (see 2 Samuel 11:1—12:15).Scripture ReadingA Prayer for…
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Psalm 32
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 32: Today’s reading is a psalm of confession and forgiveness. The psalmist celebrates the happiness of those whom God forgives. He compares the exhaustion of holding on to one’s sins with the peace and protection that comes with confessing one’s sins.Scripture ReadingConfession and Forgiveness1 Happy are those whose sins are forgiven,whose wrongs are pardoned.2Happy…
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