Today's Reading | December 20, 2024
Isaiah 8:16—9:7
Introduction Isaiah 8:16—9:7: Today’s reading includes Isaiah’s warning of the Assyrian attack and God’s coming judgment against Judah because King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying on God (8:1–15). After foretelling a time of trouble, Isaiah speaks words of hope about the coming of a righteous king and his reign of justice and peace. Today’s…
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Daniel 10:1—11:2a
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Luke 21:25–38
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Luke 21:5–24
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Psalm 30
Introduction Psalm 30: Today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer praises God for healing and being restored to life. The psalm focuses on the turning of sadness and sorrow to joy and concludes with a promise to thank God forever. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 30:4 Sing praise to the LORD, all his faithful people! Remember what the Holy…
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Psalm 67
Introduction Psalm 67: Today’s reading calls on people to praise God. God has blessed his people with mercy and kindness so all nations may know his ways and honor him. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 67:7 God has blessed us; may all people everywhere honor him. Reading 67 God, be merciful to us and bless us; look on us with kindness, 2 so…
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