Today's Reading | May 8, 2026
Ezekiel 36:16–38
Introduction Ezekiel 36:16–38: Israel’s sins caused God’s holy name to be disgraced, which led Israel’s enemies to believe that their God was not powerful enough to save them. For the sake of his name, God promises to cleanse Israel of its sins and give the people his Spirit. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 36:27 GNT [The LORD said]: “I will put…
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