Today's Reading | September 17, 2026
Proverbs 4:1–27
Introduction Proverbs 4:1–27: A father instructs his child about the benefits of wisdom. He describes listening to good advice as traveling along the right road. Today’s Key Verse: Proverbs 4:13 GNT Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life—guard it well. Read 1 My children, listen to what your father teaches you. Pay attention, and you will…
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September 2, 2026
Matthew 5:13–26
Introduction Matthew 5:13–26: In today’s reading, Jesus tells his followers to be like “salt” and “light.” He teaches them about the Law and to do what God requires. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 GNT [Jesus said:] “In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father…
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Matthew 5:1–12
Introduction Matthew 5:1–12: Today’s reading in Matthew’s Gospel begins Jesus’s “Sermon on the Mount” (5:1—7:29). The sermon opens with blessings (verses 3–12) known as the Beatitudes, the word “beatitude” being another word for “blessing” (or true happiness) and a declaration of God’s favor. Throughout the sermon, Jesus describes a vision of God’s realm (the Kingdom of heaven) as an alternative…
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Zechariah 1:1–17
Introduction Zechariah 1:1–17: Zechariah’s prophecies date from the years 520 to 518 B.C. They are largely in the form of visions and deal with the restoration of Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the Temple, the purification of God’s people, and the messianic age to come. Today’s reading calls the people to return to the LORD and continues with Zechariah’s first vision…
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Haggai 2:1–23
Introduction Haggai 2:1–23: The LORD instructs Haggai to encourage the people by telling them how splendid the new Temple will be and that nations will bring their treasures to the Temple. The LORD promises to bless the people; and Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, will rule as governor in God’s name and with God’s authority. Today’s Key Verse: Haggai 2:4…
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Haggai 1:1–15
Introduction Haggai 1:1–15: Haggai was one of the prophets who urged the people to rebuild the Temple. The people had returned from exile in Babylon (538 B.C.) and had lived in Jerusalem for nearly twenty years, but the Temple still lay in ruins. Haggai warns the people that their failure to rebuild the Temple has brought about their current hardship,…
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Lamentations 3:1–24
Introduction Lamentations 3:1–24: The book of Lamentations is collection of raw but poetic laments for Jerusalem after its destruction in 586 B.C. Today’s reading deals with punishment, repentance, and hope, proclaiming the LORD’s steadfast mercy. Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 3:24 GNT The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. Read 3 I am one who…
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