Today's Reading | August 1, 2026
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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August 1, 2026
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.…
READ MOREJuly 31, 2026
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…
READ MOREJuly 30, 2026
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…
READ MOREJuly 29, 2026
Isaiah 59:1–21
Introduction Isaiah 59:1–21: Today’s reading begins with a catalog of the people’s sins. The people confess their sin, and the LORD promises to rescue them. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 59:21a GNT [The LORD says]: “And I make a covenant with you: I have given you my power and my teachings to be yours forever.” Read 59 Don't think that the Lord…
READ MOREJuly 28, 2026
Isaiah 58:1–14
Introduction Isaiah 58:1–14: Outwardly, the people continue to worship the LORD. But their acts of worship are meaningless because they do not treat one another with justice and respect. True worship involves more than ritual acts of honor or praise. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 58:9a GNT [The LORD says]: “When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to…
READ MOREJuly 27, 2026
Isaiah 56:1–12
Introduction Isaiah 56:1–12: Other nations will become part of God’s people. Israel and its leaders must be examples to the nations by following the LORD’s commands and treating all people with fairness and justice. Leaders who do not act justly are condemned. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 56:7b GNT [The LORD says:] “My Temple will be called a house of prayer…
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