Today's Reading | July 16, 2025
Genesis 40:1–23
Introduction Genesis 40:1–23: Two of the king’s officials—the wine steward and the chief baker—are imprisoned where Joseph is being kept. Each has a dream that Joseph interprets. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 40:8b “It is God who gives the ability to interpret dreams,” Joseph said. “Tell me your dreams.” Read 40 Some time later the king of Egypt's wine steward and his…
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August 10, 2024
Judges 5:1-31
August 10 Introduction Judges 5:1–31: Today’s reading is known as the Song of Deborah and Barak. It is a song praising God for defeating Sisera and the Canaanite army. In poetic form, it provides details about the battle and Israel’s victory. Today’s Key Verse: Judges 5:5 The mountains quaked before the LORD of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of…
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Judges 4:1-24
August 9 Introduction Judges 4:1–24: Following a time of peace, the Israelites once again disobey God and are conquered by the Canaanites as punishment. God chooses a female prophet, Deborah, to serve as judge, and she is instructed to command Barak to lead the people in battle against Jabin, the Canaanite king, who has oppressed the Israelites cruelly. Today’s Key…
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Judges 1:1-21
August 8 Introduction Judges 1:1–21: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Judges, which contains accounts from a lawless period in Israel’s history between the occupation of Canaan and the establishment of the monarchy. Most of these stories are about the exploits of national heroes called “judges,” who were usually military leaders. Israel’s survival depended on loyalty to…
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Joshua 24:1-33
August 7 Introduction Joshua 24:1–33: At Shechem, Joshua addresses the people of Israel for the last time. He summarizes the history of God’s saving acts and exhorts the people to choose to serve the LORD. The people respond to Joshua’s words, promising to be faithful to the Lord, and Joshua makes a covenant for the people. The chapter concludes with…
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Joshua 23:1-16
August 6 Introduction Joshua 23:1–16: Joshua has successfully led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is now old, and he calls upon Israel’s leaders and reviews with them the agreement God made with the people. Today’s Key Verse: Joshua 23:8 [Joshua said:] “Be faithful to the LORD, as you have been till now.” Reading 23 Much later the Lord gave Israel security…
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Joshua 22:10-34
August 5 Introduction Joshua 22:10–34: The tribes west of the Jordan River hear that the eastern tribes have built their own altar, and for this they are prepared to wage war. Phinehas the priest (grandson of Aaron) and ten leaders from the western tribes are appointed to speak to the eastern tribes and tell them that building another altar is…
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