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March 19, 2024

Psalm 25(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Psalm 25: Today’s psalm is a prayer for guidance, protection, and forgiveness. It includes a series of petitions along with affirmations of trust in God. The writer recognizes the Lord as our teacher; to learn, one must have reverence for God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 25:4 Teach me your ways, […]

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March 18, 2024

Psalm 23(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Psalm 23: God’s kingship is a frequent subject in the psalms. Kings were known as the shepherds of their people. Their responsibility was to feed and protect their people. In Psalm 23, God is described as providing food, drink, guidance, and protection. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 The LORD is […]

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March 17, 2024

Psalm 22(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Psalm 22: Today’s reading is a psalm that expresses both suffering and praise. The opening questions and complaints are balanced at the end by expressions of trust, confidence, and praise. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 22:28 The LORD is king; and he rules the nations. Reading 22 My God, my God, why […]

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March 16, 2024

Esther 9:20–32(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 9:20–32: Today’s reading describes the origin of the festival of Purim, an annual celebration to commemorate the triumph of the Jewish people over their enemies. Mordecai, Esther’s cousin, who had become a high official in the king’s court, writes a letter to all the Jews with instructions for observing […]

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March 15, 2024

Esther 9:1–19(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 9:1–19: In today’s reading, the Jews destroy their enemies, along with Haman’s ten sons, in the capital city, Susa, and throughout all the provinces. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 9:16a The Jews in the provinces also organized and defended themselves. Reading 9 The thirteenth day of Adar came, the day on […]

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March 14, 2024

Esther 8:1–17(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 8:1–17: Today’s reading reflects a pivotal reversal. Esther receives all the property that had belonged to Haman, and Mordecai is appointed to a new and influential position. While the king could not revoke the proclamation that ordered the Jews to be destroyed, he tells Mordecai to issue letters written […]

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March 13, 2024

Esther 6:14—7:10(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 6:14—7:10: Esther invites the king and Haman to a second banquet and tells the king about the plot to destroy her people. When she reveals that Haman instigated this plot, the king orders that Haman be executed on the very gallows Haman had built for Mordecai. Today’s Key Verse: […]

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March 12, 2024

Esther 6:1–13(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 6:1–13: The king reads the official records of the empire and learns of how Mordecai thwarted a plot to kill him (see Esther 2:21–23). The king orders Haman to have Mordecai honored, much to Haman’s embarrassment. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 6:11b [Haman announced]: “See how the king rewards a […]

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March 11, 2024

Esther 5:1–14(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 5:1–14: In today’s reading, Esther begins her plan to save the Jews by inviting the king and Haman to a banquet. The chapter concludes with Haman plotting to kill Mordecai. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 5:2 When the king saw Queen Esther standing outside, she won his favor, and he […]

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March 10, 2024

Esther 4:1–17(GNT)

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Esther 4:1–17: Mordecai informs Esther of the king’s proclamation, and he entreats her to speak to the king. Esther indicates that to do so puts her life at risk. Today’s Key Verse: Esther 4:14b [Mordecai said to Esther]: “Maybe it was for a time like this that you were made […]

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