Today's Reading | July 12, 2025
Genesis 33:1–20
Introduction Genesis 33:1–20: Jacob and Esau have a joyful reunion. Jacob urges Esau to accept the gifts he offers and seeks to gain his brother’s favor. Esau proposes that they travel together to Edom, but Jacob says that he prefers to remain with his children and his flocks. Esau goes on to Edom and Jacob travels to Sukkoth and then…
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October 20, 2024
Isaiah 57:1–21
Introduction Isaiah 57:1–21: Today’s reading offers a thorough condemnation of the pagan worship practices that tempt and corrupt God’s people. God is the Holy One who dwells on high yet is present on earth with those who are humble and repentant. God promises peace and healing for all of God’s people. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 57:15 [The LORD says:] “I…
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Isaiah 32:1–20
Introduction Isaiah 32:1–20: Today’s reading describes a time to come when the messianic king and his officials will govern with integrity and justice, and God’s peace will reign. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 32:8 An honorable person acts honestly and stands firm for what is right. Reading 32 Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders…
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Isaiah 11:1-16
Introduction Isaiah 11:1–16: Today’s reading is a prophecy of hope for the Israelites who have been oppressed by the Assyrians. The Assyrian oppression and attack are described in Isaiah 10, and yesterday’s reading, Isaiah 5:26–30, included a warning of this attack. Now Isaiah gives an oracle about a new king who will arise, a descendant of David. This king’s reign…
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Isaiah 5:8–30
Introduction Isaiah 5:8–30: Today’s reading includes a series of laments about the ways in which those who are evil behave—some of the different kinds of “sour grapes” from yesterday’s reading (Isaiah 5:1–7). The prophet warns such people of the LORD’s anger and impending punishment. The reading concludes by warning of the threat of invasion from a foreign nation. Today’s Key…
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Isaiah 5:1–7
Introduction Isaiah 5:1–7: Today’s reading is in the form of a song about a vineyard in which the sins of the people of Jerusalem and Judah are compared to sour grapes. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 5:7a Israel is the vineyard of the LORD Almighty; the people of Judah are the vines he planted. Reading 5 Listen while I sing you this…
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Isaiah 3:1–15
Introduction Isaiah 3:1–15: Today’s reading begins with a prediction of coming social chaos in Jerusalem and Judah and concludes with the way the LORD will judge the people. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 3:10 The righteous will be happy, and things will go well for them. They will get to enjoy what they have worked for. Reading 3 Now the Lord, the…
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