Today's Reading | December 11, 2025
Isaiah 11:1–9
Introduction Isaiah 11:1–9: Today’s reading is a prophecy of hope for the Israelites who have been oppressed by the Assyrians. (The Assyrian oppression and attack are described in Isaiah 10.) The prophecy is an oracle about a new king who will arise and whose reign will usher in a time of peace and the restoration of Israel and Judah. Today’s…
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