Today's Reading | March 23, 2025
Psalm 121
Introduction Psalm 121: Today’s reading (along with those for the next six days) is from a section in the book of Psalms entitled “Songs of Ascents” (Psalms 120–134). These psalms were used by pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem from various parts of the land. Jerusalem is built on hills, and the Temple was located on the hill called Zion. These “Songs…
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