Today's Reading | August 12, 2025
Acts 13:13–25
Introduction Acts 13:13–25: Paul and his companions continue their missionary journey and arrive in Antioch in Pisidia, a Roman colony in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Paul delivers an important speech that outlines the history of salvation, beginning with God’s deliverance of the ancestors of the people of Israel from their bondage in Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 13:23 GNT [Paul…
READ MORE
Latest Daily Bible Readings
October 10, 2022
Psalm 68:1-18
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 68:1-18: Today we begin reading the first half of Psalm 68, a psalm that focuses on praising God. It includes a historical recollection of God’s constant presence and care for the Israelites in the desert after they left Egypt, and victories in battles with Canaanite kings. Some obscure references in this psalm have led some…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
Psalm 84
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 84: Today’s reading is a psalm that celebrates the joy of being and living in God’s presence.Scripture ReadingLonging for God's House1How I love your Temple, Lord Almighty!2How I want to be there!I long to be in the Lord's Temple.With my whole being I sing for joyto the living God.3Even the sparrows have built a nest,and the…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
Psalm 51
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 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 Uriah’s wife, 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…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
Psalm 80
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament dating quite possibly back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria (in the northern kingdom of Israel) to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for the Nation's Restoration1 Listen to us, O Shepherd of…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
Luke 11:1-13
God’s Renewing Word of PrayerIntroductionLuke 11:1-13: In response to a request from one of the disciples, Jesus teaches his followers to pray. He reveals the fatherhood of God to his disciples and the limitless capacity of God’s love, faithfulness, generosity, compassion, and care.Scripture ReadingJesus' Teaching on Prayer(Matthew 6.9-13; 7.7-11)1One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he had…
READ MOREOctober 10, 2022
Psalm 79
God’s Word of PrayerIntroductionPsalm 79: Today’s reading is a communal lament occasioned by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. The psalm includes a plea for God to end the destruction, forgive the sins of the people, and avenge Israel’s enemies.Scripture ReadingA Prayer for the Nation's Deliverance1 O God, the heathen have invaded your land.They have desecrated your holy…
READ MORESupport the Bible cause
Help share the Bible with those who have yet to meet Jesus.
