Daily Bible Reading

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Psalm 27: Today’s psalm is an expression of confidence and trust in God, even in the midst of an enemy attack. Trusting in God’s care, the writer expresses a desire to seek God’s guidance and to live in God’s house. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light […]

God’s Guiding Word: Prayer Introduction Psalm 26: Today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer is seeking God’s justice and declaration of innocence. The writer claims to do what is right, seeks to avoid evildoers, and expresses love for God’s house. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 26:2 Examine me and test me, LORD; judge my […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]