Today's Reading | July 17, 2025
Genesis 41:1–36
Introduction Genesis 41:1–36: The king of Egypt has disturbing dreams, and his magicians and wise men are unable to interpret them. The wine steward tells the king abut Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams, and the king sends for Joseph. Joseph informs the king of the meaning of the dreams—that the country will have seven years of abundant grain followed by…
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June 12, 2024
Psalm 78:1-20
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 12 Introduction Psalm 78:1–20: Over the next four days we will be reading Psalm 78. This lengthy psalm recounts Israel’s history from Moses and the escape from Egypt to the establishment of David’s kingdom in Jerusalem. Today’s reading begins in the wisdom tradition of recounting stories of God’s deeds and teaching them to the next…
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Psalm 62
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 11 Introduction Psalm 62: Today’s psalm begins with the writer expressing complete trust in God while experiencing adversity. The writer warns against depending on violence and riches and affirms that salvation is dependent on God alone. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 62:5 I depend on God alone; I put my hope in him. Reflect 62 I wait…
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Psalm 61
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 10 Introduction Psalm 61: Today’s psalm begins with a cry to God, and the psalm writer expresses the assurance of being heard by God. The writer then offers a prayer for the king and concludes with a promise to praise God daily. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 61:8 So I will always sing praises to you,…
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Genesis 35:1-15
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 9 Introduction Genesis 35:1–15: Today’s reading has Jacob returning to Bethel (see yesterday’s reading). In the intervening years, Jacob has married, had children, and reconciled with his brother Esau (see Genesis chapters 29—33). Jacob receives God’s blessing and is given a new name as God again reiterates the promise made to his ancestors Abraham and…
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Genesis 28:10-22
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 8 Introduction Genesis 28:10–22: Today’s reading begins the travel narrative of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca and grandson of Abraham and Sarah. Jacob’s mother had sent him away to avoid his brother Esau’s wrath (see Genesis 27:41–45). In a dream, Jacob encounters God, who reiterates the promise made to Jacob’s ancestors, Abraham and Isaac.…
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Genesis 22:1-19
God’s Guiding Word: Promise June 7 Introduction Genesis 22:1–19: God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham obeys, but Isaac is spared and God blesses Abraham because he chose to honor and obey God. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 22:12 [An angel of the LORD said]: “Don’t hurt the boy or do anything to him,” he said.…
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