Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 112: Written in the wisdom tradition, the psalm outlines the virtues of a righteous person. Scripture Reading The Happiness of a Good Person 112 Praise the Lord! Happy is the person who honors the Lord,    who takes pleasure in obeying his commands.2 The good man’s children will be powerful in the […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 100: This psalm is a hymn of praise that acknowledges God as our Creator and us as God’s people. It affirms our reasons for thanking and praising God. Scripture Reading A Hymn of Praise 100 Sing to the Lord, all the world!2 Worship the Lord with joy;    come before him with happy […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 99: This psalm affirms that God is the supreme king and that God alone is holy. It concludes the collection of psalms we have been reading the past several days that praise God as king and righteous judge. Scripture Reading God the Supreme King 99 The Lord is king,    and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 98: This psalm is another song of praise that celebrates God’s faithfulness, justice, and fairness. Scripture Reading God the Ruler of the World 98 Sing a new song to the Lord;    he has done wonderful things!By his own power and holy strength    he has won the victory.2 The Lord announced his victory;    he made […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 96: This psalm is a song that celebrates God as the supreme king who rules with justice and fairness over all the earth. Scripture Reading TODAY’S KEY VERSE: PSALM 96:7 Praise the LORD, all people on earth; praise his glory and might. Reflect How does the […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 97: As king, God rules the whole universe which he created. On earth, God rules the nations. In this psalm, God is celebrated as one who rules with righteousness and justice. Scripture Reading TODAY’S KEY VERSE: PSALM 97:12b Remember what the holy God has done, and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 95: The psalm writer encourages worshipers to come before God with thanksgiving and songs of praise. God is a mighty king who rules over all creation, and humankind is compared to a flock for which God cares. The writer encourages people to listen to God’s voice […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 93: Today’s reading is considered an enthronement hymn. In this brief psalm, God is affirmed as king whose eternal laws testify to God’s universal rule. Scripture Reading TODAY’S KEY VERSE: PSALM 93:2 Your throne, O LORD, has been firm from the beginning, and you existed before […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 92: This psalm is a song written for use on the Sabbath, the day for rest and worship (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15). It celebrates God’s goodness and righteousness. Scripture Reading A SONG OF PRAISE 92 How good it is to give thanks to you, O Lord, […]

God’s Renewing Word of Thankfulness and Praise Introduction Psalm 135: Today’s reading is a psalm in praise of God’s goodness and kindness. The psalm recalls God’s guidance in Israel’s history, includes an attack on idolatry, and concludes with a call to praise the LORD. Scripture Reading A HYMN OF PRAISE 135 Praise the Lord! Praise […]