Today's Reading | December 16, 2024
Revelation 19:1–21
Introduction Revelation 19:1–21: Chapter 19 begins the concluding section of Revelation with a series of visions that depict the final defeat of evil. In today’s reading, the wedding feast of the Lamb is celebrated with rejoicing and praising God’s greatness. Verses 11–21 feature visions of Christ’s return as a military leader and a scene of victory in which God’s enemies…
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John 21:1-14
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John 20:19-31
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John 20:1-18
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Isaiah 61:1-11
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Psalm 130
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Psalm 121
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 121: Today’s reading is from a section in the book of Psalms entitled “Songs of Ascents" (Psalms 120-134); these psalms were used by pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem from various parts of the land. Jerusalem is built on a hill, and the Temple was located on the hill called Zion. These “Songs of Ascents" were…
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