Today's Reading | June 16, 2025
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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July 31, 2024
Philemon 1–25
July 31 Introduction Philemon 1–25: Philemon was a prominent Christian in Colossae and the owner of a slave named Onesimus. The slave had run away from his master and somehow met Paul, who was then in prison. Through Paul, Onesimus became a Christian. Today’s reading is a public letter from Paul to Philemon. The apostle appeals to Philemon to be…
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Psalm 130
July 30 Introduction Psalm 130: Today’s reading is a lament in which the writer waits for the LORD’s help and trusts in the LORD’s constant love. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 130:5 I wait eagerly for the LORD’s help, and in his word I trust. Reading 130 From the depths of my despair I call to you, Lord.2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to…
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Psalm 41
July 29 Introduction Psalm 41: The opening verses of this psalm affirm God’s care for those who are poor and weak and promise that those who are concerned about the poor will be blessed (happy). Verses 4–12 are the writer’s personal lament and request for for forgiveness and healing. The psalm concludes with a doxology (praise to God). Today’s Key…
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Psalm 40
July 28 Introduction Psalm 40: This psalm celebrates what God has done for the author. While many of the psalms that ask God for help demonstrate a movement from despair to praise, this one begins by praising God and concludes with a plea for help. You may wish to compare verses 13–17 with its parallel reading in Psalm 70. Today’s…
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Psalm 38
July 27 Introduction Psalm 38: Today’s reading describes the pain and isolation of one who is suffering from a grave illness, which the writer sees as a punishment for his sins. The writer confesses his sins and pleads for God’s help. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 38:15 I trust in you, O LORD; and you, O Lord my God, will answer…
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Psalm 32
July 26 Introduction Psalm 32: This psalm begins with an affirmation of the happiness one experiences resulting from confession. What follows is a description of life before and after confessing one’s sins (verses 3–5). The writer encourages people to pray and concludes with praise for the LORD’s righteousness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 32:1 Happy are those whose sins are forgiven,…
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