Today's Reading | July 19, 2025
Genesis 42:1–24
Introduction Genesis 42:1–24: The famine is widespread and extends to Canaan. Jacob sends his sons, except for Benjamin, to Egypt to buy grain. When they arrive, Joseph recognizes them but pretends not to know them. He accuses them of being spies and agrees to spare their lives if they will return with their youngest brother. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 42:5…
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August 28, 2024
2 Samuel 7:18-29
August 28 Introduction 2 Samuel 7:18–29: In response to the prophet Nathan’s message, David prays and gives thanks to God. Today’s Key Verse: 2 Samuel 7:28a [David prayed:] “Sovereign LORD, you are God; you always keep your promises.” Reading 18 Then King David went into the Tent of the Lord's presence, sat down and prayed, “Sovereign Lord, I am not worthy of what…
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2 Samuel 7:1-17
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2 Samuel 5:1-25
August 26 Introduction 2 Samuel 5:1–25: Chapter 16 in 1 Samuel describes young David, a shepherd boy, being anointed by the prophet Samuel to be Israel’s next king. Saul, Israel’s first king, has been rejected by God, and 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 1 recount Saul’s death. David has been made king of Judah, the southern tribes (2 Samuel…
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1 Samuel 3:1-21
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1 Samuel 2:1-11
August 24 Introduction 1 Samuel 2:1–11: Today’s reading is Hannah’s prayer upon offering Samuel as a servant to the LORD. She offers God praise and thanksgiving, celebrating the ways in which God offers safety, sustenance, and care. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Samuel 2:1a Hannah prayed: “The LORD has filled my heart with joy; how happy I am because of what…
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1 Samuel 1:1-28
August 23 Introduction 1 Samuel 1:1–28: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of 1 Samuel, which records the transition in Israel from the period of the judges to the monarchy. This change in Israel’s life revolves around the lives of three men: Samuel, the last of the great judges; Saul, Israel’s first king; and David, whose early adventures…
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