Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction Psalm 10: In yesterday’s reading (Psalm 9), the writer expressed thanks and praise for God’s help in defeating his enemies. In today’s reading, the writer asks for God’s help against the wicked. In some traditions, the two psalms are combined as Psalm 9 inasmuch as the gratitude […]

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction Psalm 9: This psalm speaks of God’s righteousness and justice and the ways in which God cares for those who are poor and needy. The psalm concludes with a petition for God to pronounce judgment on the wicked. Scripture Reading Thanksgiving to God for His Justice 9 […]

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction Psalm 7: In this psalm, the writer appeals to God for justice as a result of being falsely accused. The writer expresses confidence in God’s righteousness, and the psalm concludes with an affirmation that the wicked will be punished and that God’s justice will triumph. Scripture Reading […]

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction Exodus 23:1-13: Today’s reading includes laws that God had commanded Moses to tell the Israelites. God’s concern for justice toward all people, especially the poor and marginalized, is spelled out in this passage of Scripture. Scripture Reading Justice and Fairness 23 “Do not spread false rumors, and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction 1 Corinthians 11:17-34: In today’s reading, the apostle Paul tells the Corinthians that they are dishonoring the Lord because of the way they practice the Lord’s Supper. He reminds them of Jesus’s words on the night Jesus was betrayed and exhorts them to undergo self-examination before partaking […]

God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice Introduction Exodus 18:1-27: Following the Israelites’ escape from bondage in Egypt, the people are camped out at God’s holy mountain in the desert. In today’s reading, Moses meets his father-in-law Jethro and tells him all that God had done. Jethro advises Moses to appoint judges to help him […]

God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom Introduction James 5:1-20: James issues a warning to the rich and calls attention to workers who are mistreated. He encourages his readers to be patient until the Lord returns and to pray in all circumstances. Scripture Reading Warning to the Rich 5 And now, you rich people, listen to me! […]

God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom Introduction James 4:1-17: James teaches about the source of fights and quarrels, about desiring pleasures, and about humility. He warns his readers about the consequences of criticizing others and boasting. Scripture Reading Friendship with the World 4 Where do all the fights and quarrels among you come from? They come […]

God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom Introduction James 3:1-18: James exhorts his readers to watch what they say, and he uses various images to describe what the tongue is capable of. He then provides a description of two types of wisdom – worldly wisdom that is demonic and pure wisdom that comes from heaven above. Scripture […]

God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom Introduction James 2:1-26: James warns his readers against making distinctions between the rich and the poor, and he argues that one’s faith is demonstrated by one’s actions. He lifts up Abraham and Rahab as examples of those whose faith and actions worked together. Scripture Reading Warning against Prejudice 2 My […]