Daily Bible Reading

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Isaiah 26:1–19: Today’s reading describes the city of Jerusalem and the land of Judah as it will be when the exiled people have returned home, obeying the laws of the LORD. Those who oppressed them will be punished and the people will enjoy prosperity. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3 You, […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Isaiah 25:1–9: Today’s reading celebrates God’s victory over the forces of evil—and God’s destroying the power of death. On Mount Zion, in Jerusalem, Israel’s God will give a royal banquet for all the nations. God will remove sorrows and wipe away tears and disgrace. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 25:9b “He […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 6:10–24: As today’s reading opens, Paul offers encouragement to help the Ephesians remain strong against “wicked spiritual forces” (verse 12). Using the metaphor of armor worn by Roman soldiers, Paul encourages the Lord’s followers to clothe themselves with God’s spiritual armor to be strengthened in their struggle against evil. […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 5:21—6:4: In today’s reading, Paul describes the relationship between wives and husbands and children and parents to emphasize the oneness of God’s people in union with Christ. He tells his readers that their reverence for Christ must lead them to submit willingly to each other. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 5:1–20: Paul uses the images of darkness and light to contrast a former way of life with new life as God’s people. People who belong to the light are encouraged to live in a way that pleases God. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 5:2 Your life must be controlled by […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 4:17–32: Paul contrasts human behavior prior to knowing Christ with behavior that reflects God’s love and grace. He admonishes followers of Christ to get rid of one’s “old self” and to “put on the new self” that is revealed in an upright and holy life. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 4:1–16: Paul encourages the followers of Christ to live in unity based on their oneness in faith. God’s people have been given special gifts to prepare them for the work of Christian service and to build up communities of faith through love. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 4:13a And so […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 3:1–21: The apostle Paul explains that Gentiles are now included in God’s plan of salvation and share in the promise that God made through Christ Jesus. Today’s reading concludes with Paul’s prayer, attesting to the breadth and depth of Christ’s love. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 3:21 To God be […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 2:1–22: All of us were spiritually dead because of sin, but God has restored us to life with Christ. Christ has broken down the walls that separated Jews and Gentiles and has united people of faith. Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 2:4–5 God’s mercy is so abundant, and his love […]

God’s Guiding Word: Hope Introduction Ephesians 1:1–23: Today we begin reading the letter to the Ephesians. The apostle Paul had been in Ephesus, where he preached in the synagogue. He also lectured in the hall of Tyrannus, who was believed to be a teacher or the owner of the lecture hall (see Acts 19:1–10). The […]