Today's Reading | October 9, 2025
Exodus 20:1–17
Introduction Exodus 20:1–17: The name “Exodus” means departure, and the book of Exodus describes the Israelites’ departure from Egypt, where they had been slaves. Today’s reading recounts the establishment of God’s covenant with the people as they camped at Mount Sinai. Moses tells them what God had told him—laws known as the Ten Commandments (often referred to as the “Decalogue,”…
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1 Samuel 2:1-11
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1 Samuel 1:1-28
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Ruth 4:1-22
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Ruth 3:1-18
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Ruth 2:1-23
August 20 Introduction Ruth 2:1–23: To provide food for herself and Naomi, Ruth works in a field by picking up grain left behind by the harvest workers. There she meets Boaz, the owner of the field. Today’s Key Verse: Ruth 2:12 [Boaz said to Ruth:] “May the LORD reward you for what you have done. May you have a full…
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