Today's Reading | July 15, 2025
Genesis 39:1–23
Introduction Genesis 39:1–23: When Joseph is brought to Egypt, he is sold to Potiphar, one of the king’s officers, and he becomes Potiphar’s personal servant. Potiphar’s wife attempts to seduce him, and when Joseph refuses her advances, she brings false charges against him for which he is imprisoned. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 39:23b The LORD was with Joseph and made…
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Acts 7:54—8:3
Introduction Acts 7:54—8:3: Stephen’s speech infuriates the Council members, and he is put to death by stoning. Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr. The church in Jerusalem undergoes persecution, and Saul imprisons many of the believers. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:55 Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God’s glory and Jesus standing at the…
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Acts 7:35–53
Introduction Acts 7:35–53: Stephen describes the Israelites’ disobedience and their rejection of God. He concludes his speech with accusations against his persecutors for opposing God’s Holy Spirit. Today’s Key Verse Acts 7:37 [Stephen said:] “Moses is the one who said to the people of Israel, ‘God will send you a prophet just as he sent me, and he will be…
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Acts 7:23–34
Introduction Acts 7:23–34: Today’s reading is a continuation of Stephen’s defense before the Council, and it includes the longest section of his speech. He starts to recount the story of Moses and Moses’s encounter with God. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:31b–32a “[Moses] heard the Lord’s voice: ‘I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’”…
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Acts 7:1–22
Introduction Acts 7:1–22: Stephen is questioned by the High Priest, and he begins his defense in a lengthy speech that recounts Israel’s history. In today’s reading, Stephen begins by retelling the call of Abraham and continuing with the story of the patriarchs and the birth of Moses. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:2b [Stephen said:] “Before our ancestor Abraham had gone…
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Acts 6:1–15
Introduction Acts 6:1–15: The number of disciples continues to grow, and seven men are chosen to help with practical and financial tasks so that the twelve apostles can focus on prayer and teaching. Stephen, one of these seven, is falsely accused and arrested. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 6:15 All those sitting in the Council fixed their eyes on Stephen and…
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Acts 5:17–42
Introduction Acts 5:17–42: The apostles are arrested but an angel of the Lord releases them from prison. The next day they are brought before the Council. Their statement angers their hearers, but a member of the Council named Gamaliel argues for prudence, saying that if the work of the apostles is of human origin, it will fail; but if their…
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