Today's Reading | May 19, 2024
Acts 2:1–13
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 19 Introduction Acts 2:1–13: Today marks the day when many Christians celebrate Pentecost. God sends the Holy Spirit to give power and courage to the gathered believers. They begin to tell the good news about Jesus, which people hear in many different languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of…
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Psalm 103
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 103: Today’s reading is a psalm that offers praise for God’s love and care. God’s love, goodness, and kindness last forever.Scripture ReadingThe Love of God1Praise the Lord, my soul!All my being, praise his holy name!2Praise the Lord, my soul,and do not forget how kind he is.3He forgives all my sinsand heals all my diseases.4He…
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Psalm 102
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 102: Today’s reading is in the form of an individual lament and presents the writer as one stricken with a life-threatening illness. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s unchanging love.Scripture ReadingThe Prayer of a Troubled Youth1Listen to my prayer, O Lord,and hear my cry for help!2When I am in trouble,don't turn away…
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Psalm 91
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 91: This psalm expresses confidence in God’s protection, particularly in times of danger. Those who are faithful are assured of God’s unfailing presence.Scripture ReadingGod Our Protector1Whoever goes to the Lord for safety,whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty,2can say to him,“You are my defender and protector.You are my God; in you I trust."3He…
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Psalm 57
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 57: This psalm is an individual prayer for God’s protection from enemies. It is attributed to David at a time when he was hiding in a cave while running away from King Saul (see 1 Samuel 24). The psalm includes two refrains (verses 5, 11) that attest to the greatness and glory of God.Scripture…
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Psalm 56
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 56: In today’s reading, the psalm writer says that his trust in God is greater than his fear, and he expresses confidence in God’s protection.Scripture ReadingA Prayer of Trust in God1Be merciful to me, O God,because I am under attack;my enemies persecute me all the time.2All day long my opponents attack me.There are so…
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Psalm 52
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionPsalm 52: Today’s reading is a psalm attributed to David, written after Doeg the Edomite (who was one of King Saul’s army officers) went to Saul and told him that David had gone to the house of the priest Ahimelech. While trying to help Saul capture David, Doeg killed Ahimelech and many of Israel’s priests…
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