Today's Reading | September 13, 2026
Matthew 25:14–30
Introduction Matthew 25:14–30: Jesus continues his End Times discourse with the Parable of the Three Servants (also known the “Parable of the Talents,” a “talent” being an ancient unit of currency). Three servants are put in charge of their master’s property, and two of them invest wisely. The master rewards or punishes the servants for being faithful or careless stewards…
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Nehemiah 5:1–13
Introduction Nehemiah 5:1–13: Rebuilding the wall brings to light serious conflicts within the city. Many complain that their own leaders are exploiting and oppressing the poor. Nehemiah calls an assembly to address the problem. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 5:7 GNT [Nehemiah] denounced the leaders and officials of the people and told them, “You are oppressing your own relatives!” Read 5 Some time…
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Nehemiah 4:1–23
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Nehemiah 2:1–20
Introduction Nehemiah 2:1–20: Nehemiah asks Emperor Artaxerxes to permit him to go to Jerusalem. While there, he inspects the city’s walls and gates. Today’s Key Verse: Nehemiah 2:17b GNT [Nehemiah said:] “Let’s rebuild the city walls and put an end to our disgrace.” Read 2 One day four months later, when Emperor Artaxerxes was dining, I took the wine to him.…
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Nehemiah 1:1–11
Introduction Nehemiah 1:1–11: Today begins a twelve-day reading from the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah was originally one book with Ezra, continuing the account of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after the city’s destruction and decades of exile in Babylon. The people undertake a project to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls and commit to worship and remain faithful to the God of Israel.…
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Jeremiah 7:1–15
Introduction Jeremiah 7:1–15: Today’s reading is often called the “Temple Sermon.” Jeremiah is instructed to warn the people to change their ways to be spared God’s punishment. The reading concludes with a reference to Shiloh, a place of priestly power and a shrine to the LORD in the Northern Kingdom where the LORD no longer dwells (see Joshua 21:1–2; 1…
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Jeremiah 3:6–18
Introduction Jeremiah 3:6–18: The LORD declares the unfaithfulness of Israel and Judah, calling the nations to repent and return to the LORD. Today’s Key Verse: Jeremiah 3:14a GNT [The LORD says:] “Unfaithful people, come back; you belong to me.” Read 6 When Josiah was king, the Lord said to me, “Have you seen what Israel, that unfaithful woman, has done? She…
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