Today's Reading | July 15, 2026
1 Kings 17:1–24
Introduction 1 Kings 17:1–24: For the next five days we will be reading about the 9th-century B.C. prophet Elijah, whose name means “the LORD is my God.” Elijah challenged King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel, who worshiped the Canaanite god Baal. The “Elijah Cycle” comprises 1 Kings 17—21. In today’s reading, Elijah predicts an oncoming drought, helps a widow,…
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Exodus 23:1–13
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Psalm 33
Introduction Psalm 33: Today’s reading exhorts the people shout for joy, to praise and thank the LORD, and to sing a new song to him. Assurance of the LORD’s constant love comes from trust and obedience. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 33:5 GNT The LORD loves what is righteous and just; his constant love fills the earth. Read 33 All you that…
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Psalm 15
Introduction Psalm 15: This short psalm may have been used in a ceremony as worshipers entered the Temple. It give requirements for admission to the Temple, structured as a question (verse 1) and response (verses 2–5), and encourages the people to remain obedient. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 15:1–2a GNT LORD, who may enter your Temple? Who may worship on Zion,…
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Psalm 9
Introduction Psalm 9: This psalm declares God’s righteousness and justice and the ways God cares for the poor and needy. It concludes by pleading for God’s judgment on the wicked. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 9:10 GNT Those who know you, LORD, will trust you; you do not abandon anyone who comes to you. Read 9 I will praise you, Lord, with…
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Ezra 8:15–23
Introduction Ezra 8:15–23: While preparing for the journey to Jerusalem, Ezra discovers that, among the priests, there are no Levites in the group, and he seeks to recruit Levites before continuing the journey. The Levites were descendants from the tribe of Levi who were set apart to serve as the LORD’s priests and their assistants (Joshua 18:7). A Levite, along…
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Ezra 7:11–28
Introduction Ezra 7:11–28: Emperor Artaxerxes gives Ezra a document outlining instructions for maintaining the Temple and the worship life of the people. Today’s Key Verse: Ezra 7:27 GNT Ezra said, “Praise the LORD, the God of our ancestors! He has made the emperor willing to honor in this way the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem.” Read 11 Emperor Artaxerxes gave…
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