Today's Reading | July 14, 2025
Genesis 37:12–36
Introduction Genesis 37:12–36: Joseph’s brothers plot to kill him, but Judah convinces them to sell Joseph to a caravan of traders who were on their way to Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 37:36 In Egypt, the Midianites had sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of the king’s officers, who was the captain of the palace guard. Read 12 One day when Joseph's…
READ MORE
Latest Daily Bible Readings
July 29, 2024
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…
READ MOREJuly 28, 2024
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…
READ MOREJuly 27, 2024
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…
READ MOREJuly 26, 2024
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,…
READ MOREJuly 25, 2024
Zephaniah 3:1–20
July 25 Introduction Zephaniah 3:1–20: The prophet declares that although Jerusalem is doomed, in time the city will be restored, with humble and righteous people living there. Today’s reading concludes with a song of joy and proclaims an end to the people’s punishment. Today’s Key Verse: Zephaniah 3:17b The LORD will take delight in you, and in his love he…
READ MOREJuly 24, 2024
Zephaniah 2:1–15
July 24 Introduction Zephaniah 2:1–15: Zephaniah urges the people of Judah to repent, and he declares that the nations surrounding Israel are doomed. Today’s Key Verse: Zephaniah 2:3a Turn to the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the LORD. Reading 2 Shameless nation, come to your senses 2 before…
READ MORESupport the Bible cause
Help share the Bible with those who have yet to meet Jesus.
