Today's Reading | November 1, 2026
1 Chronicles 13:1–14
Introduction 1 Chronicles 13:1–14: Over the next ten days we will read from 1 Chronicles. The books of Chronicles tell the history of the Israelite kings, emphasizing David’s line and the origin of Temple worship in Jerusalem. In today’s reading, King David orders men to bring the Covenant Box (also known as the Ark of the Covenant) to Jerusalem. As…
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November 1, 2026
1 Chronicles 13:1–14
Introduction 1 Chronicles 13:1–14: Over the next ten days we will read from 1 Chronicles. The books of Chronicles tell the history of the Israelite kings, emphasizing David’s line and the origin of Temple worship in Jerusalem. In today’s reading, King David orders men to bring the Covenant Box (also known as the Ark of the Covenant) to Jerusalem. As…
READ MOREOctober 31, 2026
James 5:1–20
Introduction James 5:1–20: Today’s reading concludes the letter of James. He reproaches the rich who hoard their wealth and defraud workers, while encouraging suffering Christians to endure patiently and with hope. Until the Lord’s coming, we should pray, tend to the sick, confess our sins to one another, and help bring wandering believers back to the truth. Today’s Key Verse:…
READ MOREOctober 30, 2026
James 4:1–17
Introduction James 4:1–17: James argues that friendship with the world is opposed to friendship with God. To overcome the Devil and our desires for pleasure, we must submit to God in repentance and humility. We should refrain from judging fellow Christians and avoid prideful boasting, for our life is like a “puff of smoke” and we do not know what…
READ MOREOctober 29, 2026
James 3:1–18
Introduction James 3:1–18: James warns about the dangers of undisciplined speech. When a loose tongue lets evil escape, it spreads rapidly like fire. James says that clean and unclean speech should not come from the same mouth. Instead, people who claim to know God must show it in their lives, for godly wisdom is marked by qualities like purity and…
READ MOREOctober 28, 2026
James 2:1–26
Introduction James 2:1–26: James warns against treating people differently based on outward appearances. The commandment to love your neighbor as yourself applies whether the neighbor is rich or poor, powerful or weak. James argues that having faith by itself is not enough, since faith is perfected by actions—without them it is “dead.” Citing the examples of Abraham and Rahab (see…
READ MOREOctober 27, 2026
James 1:1–27
Introduction James 1:1–27: Over the next five days we will read through the letter of James. Addressed to the universal church, the letter gives practical instructions on various topics, clarifying the standards and expectations of Christian living. Throughout the letter, James stresses that faith must be put into action. In today’s reading, he teaches that we are to ask God…
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