Today's Reading | April 26, 2025
John 21:15–25
Introduction John 21:15–25: Jesus speaks to Simon Peter, and three times he calls on Peter to care for Jesus’s lambs and sheep (verses 15–17). Scholars often understand the three questions about Peter’s love for Jesus as a counterbalance to Peter’s earlier three denials of Jesus (see John 18:17, 25–27, and Luke 22:54–62 from the April 17 reading). Today’s Key Verse:…
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Psalm 10
Introduction Psalm 10: In yesterday’s reading (Psalm 9), the writer expressed thanks and praise for God’s help in defeating his enemies. In today’s reading, the writer asks for God’s help against the wicked. In some traditions, the two psalms are combined to set the gratitude expressed in Psalm 9 right alongside the dismay expressed in Psalm 10. While Psalm 10…
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Psalm 9
Introduction Psalm 9: This psalm speaks of God’s righteousness and justice and the ways in which God cares for those who are poor and needy. The psalm concludes by asking God to pronounce judgment on the wicked. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 9:10 Those who know you, LORD, will trust you; you do not abandon anyone who comes to you. Reading…
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Psalm 7
Introduction Psalm 7: In this psalm, the writer appeals to God for justice after being falsely accused. The writer expresses confidence in God’s righteousness, and the psalm concludes with an affirmation that the wicked will be punished and God’s justice will triumph. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 7:17 I thank the LORD for his justice; I sing praises to the LORD,…
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James 5:1-20
Introduction James 5:1–20: James issues a warning to the rich and calls attention to workers who are mistreated. He encourages his readers to be patient until the Lord returns and to pray in all circumstances. Today’s Key Verse: James 5:11b The Lord is full of mercy and compassion. Reading 5 And now, you rich people, listen to me! Weep and wail…
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James 4:1-17
Introduction James 4:1–17: James teaches about the source of fights and quarrels, about desiring pleasures, and about humility. He warns his readers about the consequences of criticizing others and boasting. Today’s Key Verse: James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Reading 4 Where do all the fights and quarrels among you come from? They come…
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James 3:1-18
Introduction James 3:1–18: James exhorts his readers to watch what they say. He uses various images to describe what the tongue is capable of. He then provides a description of two types of wisdom—worldly wisdom that is demonic and pure wisdom that comes from heaven above. Today’s Scripture: James 3:17a Wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is…
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