Today's Reading | July 13, 2025
Genesis 37:1–11
Introduction Genesis 37:1–11: This chapter turns to the story of Jacob’s son Joseph, which is the focus of the rest of Genesis, apart from chapter 38. Joseph is Jacob’s favorite, and this sets the stage for the conflict between Joseph and his brothers. When Joseph tells his brothers his dreams, they become jealous of him. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 37:3a…
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October 26, 2024
Amos 4:1-13
Introduction Amos 4:1–13: Today’s reading begins with a sharp indictment against the luxurious lifestyle of the people of Samaria, with particular attention on the ruthless women of the city. The prophet calls out Israel’s inability to learn from the punishments God had already sent. Today’s Key Verse: Amos 4:13 God is the one who made the mountains and created the…
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Amos 3:1-15
Introduction Amos 3:1–15: The people of Israel were chosen to have a special relationship with the LORD (Deuteronomy 7:6), and they were chosen for a purpose—to be living examples of the LORD’s justice and goodness (Isaiah 49:6). But many in Israel refused to live for this purpose. Today’s reading includes a continuation of the judgments directed against the northern kingdom.…
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Amos 2:1-16
Introduction Amos 2:1–16: Today’s reading continues with pronouncements of God’s judgment. Along with Israel’s neighbors, Judah and Israel also are to be judged for their sins. Today’s Key Verse: Amos 2:10 [The LORD said:] “I brought you out of Egypt, led you through the desert for forty years, and gave you the land of the Amorites to be your own.”…
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Amos 1:1-15
Introduction Amos 1:1–15: Today we begin reading from the book of the prophet Amos. Amos was from a town in Judah (in the southern kingdom), but he was called to preach to the people in the northern kingdom of Israel during the middle of the eighth century B.C. It was a time of great prosperity, but Amos saw that prosperity…
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Isaiah 59:1–21
Introduction Isaiah 59:1–21: Today’s reading begins with the prophet providing a catalog of the people’s sins. The people confess their sin, and the LORD prepares to rescue them. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 59:21a [The LORD says]: “I make a covenant with you: I have given you my power and my teachings to be yours forever.” Reading 59 Don't think that the Lord is…
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Isaiah 58:1–14
Introduction Isaiah 58:1–14: Outwardly, the people continued to worship the LORD. But their acts of worship were meaningless because they did not treat one another with justice and respect. True worship involves more than ritual acts of honor or praise. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 58:9 [The LORD says]: “When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me,…
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