Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Exodus 12:15-36: Instructions are given for celebrating the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and the Israelites celebrate the first Passover. The first-born sons in all Egyptian households are killed, including the son of the Egyptian king. The king tells Moses and Aaron that they and the Israelites are to leave […]

God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Exodus 12:1-14:  Today we will begin reading excerpts from the book of Exodus, a name that means departure and refers to the most important event in Israel’s history—the departure of the people of Israel from Egypt, where they had been slaves. In today’s reading, as the Israelites get ready […]

God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Psalm 138: This psalm is a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s love and care, and the writer expresses trust in God’s promises. Scripture Reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving 138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart;    I sing praise to you before the gods.2 I face your holy Temple,    bow down, and praise […]

God’s Renewing Word of Joy Introduction Psalm 136: Today’s reading is a hymn of thanksgiving for God’s eternal goodness and love. Written as a litany that was probably sung by the priests during worship, the words “his love is eternal” are a congregational response at the end of each verse. Scripture Reading A Hymn of […]

God’s Renewing Word of Joy 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. Scripture Reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving 30 I praise […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Jeremiah 10:1-16: In today’s reading, the prophet warns the people to avoid idolatry and points out the foolishness in worshiping other gods. The reading concludes with a hymn of praise to God. Scripture Reading Idolatry and True Worship 10 People of Israel, listen to the message that the Lord has […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Isaiah 12:1-6: Today’s reading is in the form of a psalm of thanksgiving, praising God our savior and source of strength. Scripture Reading Hymn of Thanksgiving 12 A day is coming when people will sing,     “I praise you, Lord! You were angry with me,    but now you comfort me and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Isaiah 11:1-16: Today’s reading is a prophecy of hope for the Israelites who have been oppressed by the Assyrians. (The Assyrian oppression and attack are described in Isaiah 10). The prophecy is in the form of an oracle about a new king who will arise and who […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 24: This psalm begins by acknowledging that all the world belongs to God and continues with a question/answer format regarding who may enter the Temple and come into God’s presence. It concludes with praise for the LORD, “the great king.” The reference to the “LORD’s hill” […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 113: Today’s psalm affirms God’s sovereignty over heaven and earth and God’s concern for the poor and needy. Scripture Reading In Praise of the Lord’s Goodness 113 Praise the Lord! You servants of the Lord,    praise his name!2 May his name be praised,    now and forever.3 From the east to the west    praise the […]