Today's Reading | May 18, 2025
2 Samuel 5:1–25
Introduction 2 Samuel 5:1–25: The book of 2 Samuel begins with David learning of Saul’s death. In today’s reading, the leaders of the northern tribes (Israel) accept David as king. Earlier he had been made king of Judah, the southern tribes (see 2 Samuel 2:1–7). David now leads a united Israel in capturing Jerusalem from the Jebusites and fighting the…
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Luke 7:18-35
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Ephesians 6:1-24
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 6:1-24: Today’s reading opens with Paul discussing household relationships between children and parents and between slaves and masters. Paul offers encouragement to help the Ephesians remain strong against what he calls “wicked spiritual forces" (verse 12). Using the metaphor of armor worn by Roman soldiers, he describes the spiritual armor of God…
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Luke 7:1-17
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Ephesians 5:21-33
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John 6:60-71
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionJohn 6:60-71: Today’s reading concludes the discourse that began with verse 25 (see yesterday’s reading). Jesus is aware that there are those in the crowd who will choose to turn away. Jesus says that the words he speaks bring God’s life-giving Spirit, and Simon Peter affirms that Jesus is the Holy One who has come from God.Scripture…
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Ephesians 5:1-20
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 5:1-20: Paul uses the images of darkness and light to contrast a former way of life with new life as God’s people. People who belong to the light are encouraged to live in a way that pleases God.Scripture ReadingLiving in the Light1Since you are God's dear children, you must try to be…
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