Daily Bible Reading

July 26 Introduction Psalm 32: This psalm begins with an affirmation of the happiness one experiences resulting from confession. What follows is a description of life before and after confessing one’s sins (verses 3–5). The writer encourages people to pray and concludes with praise for the LORD’s righteousness. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 32:1 Happy are […]

July 25 Introduction Zephaniah 3:1–20: The prophet declares that although Jerusalem is doomed, in time the city will be restored, with humble and righteous people living there. Today’s reading concludes with a song of joy and proclaims an end to the people’s punishment. Today’s Key Verse: Zephaniah 3:17b The LORD will take delight in you, […]

July 24 Introduction Zephaniah 2:1–15: Zephaniah urges the people of Judah to repent, and he declares that the nations surrounding Israel are doomed. Today’s Key Verse: Zephaniah 2:3a Turn to the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the LORD. Reading 2 Shameless […]

Zephaniah 1:1–18 Introduction Zephaniah 1:1–18: The prophet Zephaniah preached in the latter part of the seventh century B.C. In today’s reading a day of doom and destruction is threatened when the people of Judah will be punished for worshiping other gods. Today’s Key Verse: Zephaniah 1:14a The great day of the LORD is near—very near […]

July 22 Introduction Joel 2:18–32: The prophet Joel conveys the LORD’s promise to restore the land and bless the people along with the LORD’s promises to send his Spirit upon all people. Today’s Key Verse: Joel 2:32a All who ask the LORD for help will be saved. Reading 18 Then the Lord showed concern for his land;    he had […]

July 21 Introduction Joel 2:1–17: The book of the prophet Joel likely comes from the fifth or fourth century B.C. during the time of the Persian Empire. In chapter 1, the prophet describes a terrible invasion of locusts accompanied by a devastating drought. In today’s reading, the prophet likens the swarm of locusts to an […]

July 20 Introduction Ezekiel 36:16–38: Israel’s sins caused God’s holy name to be disgraced and led Israel’s enemies to believe that Israel’s God was not powerful enough to save them. For the sake of his name, God promises to cleanse the Israelites of their sins and give the people his spirit. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel […]

July 19 Introduction Ezekiel 36:1–15: God promises to take revenge on those who destroyed Israel’s mountains and to restore the land and provide a home for God’s people when they return from exile. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 36:11b [The LORD said]: “I will let you live there as you used to live, and I will […]

July 18 Introduction Ezekiel 33:1–20: In reminding Ezekiel of his appointment to serve as a watchman or lookout for Israel (see Ezekiel 3:16–21), God tells the prophet that his role is to convey to the people any warnings that God gives him. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 33:19 [The LORD said:] “When someone evil quits sinning […]

July 17 Introduction Ezekiel 28:20–26: Today’s reading begins with God’s judgment against Sidon, a Phoenician seaport in the north. God promises to bless Israel and punish those nations that treated Israel with scorn. Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 28:25a The Sovereign LORD said, “I will bring back the people of Israel from the nations where I […]