Today's Reading | June 17, 2025
Acts 7:1–22
Introduction Acts 7:1–22: Stephen is questioned by the High Priest, and he begins his defense in a lengthy speech that recounts Israel’s history. In today’s reading, Stephen begins by retelling the call of Abraham and continuing with the story of the patriarchs and the birth of Moses. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:2b [Stephen said:] “Before our ancestor Abraham had gone…
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Psalm 80
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Psalm 50
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Psalm 34
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Psalm 16
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Psalm 16: Today’s psalm expresses total confidence in God. Steady awareness of God’s presence fills the writer with joy. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 16:5 You, LORD, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. Reading 16 Protect me, O God; I trust in you for safety.2 I say…
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Isaiah 56:1–8
God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Isaiah 56:1–8: Other nations will become part of God’s people. Israel and its leaders—and the foreigner and the eunuch—are told to be examples to the nations by living according to the LORD’s commands and treating all people with fairness and justice. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 56:7b [The LORD says:] “My Temple will be called a…
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