Daily Bible Reading

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction 1 Kings 8:1-21: David’s son, Solomon, is now king. Solomon brings the Covenant Box to the Temple. The priests carry it into the Most Holy Place, and God’s glory shines through the Temple. Then Solomon speaks to the people, praising God and explaining his actions. Scripture Reading The Covenant Box […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction 1 Kings 3:1-15: When the Lord appears to Solomon in a dream, the young king asks God for the wisdom to rule his people. God is so pleased that Solomon has asked for wisdom that God promises to make him rich and respected as well. Scripture Reading Solomon Prays for […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 86: Today’s psalm is an individual lament expressing a plea for God’s help. It includes a hymn of praise (verses 8-13) and concludes with an affirmation of God’s love and faithfulness. Scripture Reading A Prayer for Help 1Listen to me, Lord, and answer me, for I am helpless and […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 85: The first Friday in March is observed as World Day of Prayer. This psalm is a prayer for reconciliation with God. The psalmist recounts God’s blessings and asks God to forgive the sins of the people. The psalmist promises to listen to God and envisions a future in […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 84: Today’s reading is a psalm that celebrates the joy of being and living in God’s presence. Scripture Reading Longing for God’s House 1How I love your Temple, Lord Almighty! 2How I want to be there! I long to be in the Lord‘s Temple. With my whole being I […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 80: Today’s psalm is considered a communal lament dating quite possibly back to 722 B.C. following the fall of Samaria (in the northern kingdom of Israel) to the Assyrians (see 2 Kings 17). The psalm expresses a plea to God for the nation’s restoration. Scripture Reading A Prayer for […]

God’s Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 79: Today’s reading is a communal lament occasioned by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. The psalm includes a plea for God to end the destruction, forgive the sins of the people, and avenge Israel’s enemies. Scripture Reading A Prayer for the Nation’s Deliverance 1 O God, […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Psalm 36: Today’s reading contrasts the evil ways of the wicked with the goodness and love of God. Scripture Reading Human Wickedness 1 Sin speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; they reject God and do not have reverence for him. 2Because they think so highly of themselves, they […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Luke 10:25-42: Today’s reading includes a parable that Jesus tells to explain what it means to love your neighbor as yourself. This story is known by many as “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” After telling this story, Jesus visits Mary and Martha and teaches about priorities. Scripture Reading The […]

God’s Word of Love Introduction Deuteronomy 6:1-25: Moses tells the people that God wants them to obey God’s laws in the land they are about to occupy. Moses also warns them of the consequences of disobedience. Today’s reading includes the great commandment (see verse 5) that Jesus later underscored (see Matthew 22:37). Scripture Reading The […]