Today's Reading | November 28, 2024
Psalm 65
Introduction Psalm 65: Today’s reading is a joyful psalm, and the psalm writer praises the God who does wonderful things, affirming that God answers prayer and cares for the land. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 65:1 O God, it is right for us to praise you in Zion and keep our promises to you. Reading 65 O God, it is right for…
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Amos 4:1-13
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Amos 3:1-15
Introduction Amos 3:1–15: The people of Israel were chosen to have a special relationship with the LORD (Deuteronomy 7:6), and they were chosen for a purpose—to be living examples of the LORD’s justice and goodness (Isaiah 49:6). But many in Israel refused to live for this purpose. Today’s reading includes a continuation of the judgments directed against the northern kingdom.…
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Introduction Amos 2:1–16: Today’s reading continues with pronouncements of God’s judgment. Along with Israel’s neighbors, Judah and Israel also are to be judged for their sins. Today’s Key Verse: Amos 2:10 [The LORD said:] “I brought you out of Egypt, led you through the desert for forty years, and gave you the land of the Amorites to be your own.”…
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