Today's Reading | August 5, 2025
Galatians 3:15—4:7
Introduction Galatians 3:15—4:7: Paul uses the example of Abraham to demonstrate that it is faith in Christ that makes one a child of God and so also a descendant of Abraham and an heir to God’s promises. He contrasts dependence on obeying the Law with a life of faith that is dependent on God’s promises. Paul assures the Galatians that,…
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December 8, 2024
Malachi 4:1–6
Introduction Malachi 4:1–6: The day of the LORD is described: evildoers will be punished and those who obey the LORD will be saved. Before that day, the prophet Elijah will appear. According to 2 Kings 2:1–11, Elijah did not die but was taken up to heaven by a whirlwind. Centuries later it was believed that Elijah would return to prepare…
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Malachi 3:1–18
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Malachi 2:1–17
Introduction Malachi 2:1–17: The priests are admonished for breaking their covenant with God. Husbands are admonished for being unfaithful to their wives. Malachi sees marriage as the same kind of permanent agreement as the one that united God and the people of Israel. Today’s Key Verse: Malachi 2:5a [The LORD Almighty says:] “In my covenant I promised them life and…
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Malachi 1:1–14
Introduction Malachi 1:1–14: The readings for the next four days will be from the book of the prophet Malachi, which was written around 470–440 B.C. after the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. Following the defeat of the Babylonians by the Persians in 538 B.C., the Temple…
READ MOREDecember 4, 2024
Daniel 10:1—11:2a
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READ MOREDecember 3, 2024
Luke 21:25–38
Introduction Luke 21:25–38: By means of cosmic signs, Jesus describes the coming of the Son of Man, which Christians interpret as Christ’s Second Coming. Jesus exhorts his followers to remain vigilant and faithful. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 21:27 [Jesus said:] “Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in a cloud with great power and glory.” Reading 25 “There will be…
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