Daily Bible Reading

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Judges 2:1-23: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Judges, a book that contains stories from the lawless period in Israel’s history between the occupation of Canaan and the establishment of the monarchy. These stories are about the exploits of national heroes called “judges,” most of […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 24:16-33: The people respond to Joshua’s words, promising to be faithful to the LORD, and Joshua makes a covenant for the people. The chapter concludes with the deaths of Joshua and Eleazar, the son of Aaron. Scripture Reading 16 The people replied, “We would never leave the […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 24:1-15: At Shechem, Joshua addresses the people of Israel for the last time. He summarizes the history of God’s saving acts and exhorts the people to choose to serve the LORD. Scripture Reading Joshua Speaks to the People at Shechem 24 Joshua gathered all the tribes of […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 23:1-16: Joshua has successfully led the Israelites into the Promised Land. He is now old, and he calls upon Israel’s leaders and reviews with them the agreement God made with the people. Scripture Reading Joshua’s Farewell Address 23 Much later the Lord gave Israel security from their […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 4:1-24: God tells Joshua to arrange for twelve stones to be set up as a memorial to the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. Two sets of twelve stones are set up – one set at the campsite and another in the middle of the Jordan. Setting […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 3:1-17: As the Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan River, Joshua tells the people to follow the priests carrying the Covenant Box. The water stops flowing when the priests step into the river, and the people go across on dry ground. Scripture Reading The People of Israel […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 2:1-24: Joshua sends out two spies to explore the land of Canaan. In the city of Jericho they encounter Rahab, a woman who hides them from the king of Jericho and asks them to spare her household when the Israelites enter the land. Scripture Reading Joshua Sends […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Joshua 1:1-18: The book of Joshua is the story of how the Israelites entered Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, the successor to Moses. In today’s reading, Joshua is assured that the LORD will be with him as the people prepare to occupy the land that God had […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Deuteronomy 34:1-12: Today’s reading is the conclusion to the book of Deuteronomy. From the top of Mount Pisgah in Moab, the LORD shows Moses the Promised Land, but he is not allowed to enter it (see Deuteronomy 3:23-28; 32:48-52; Numbers 20:1-13). Moses dies at age 120 and is […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Deuteronomy 33:18-29: Moses continues offering his blessing to the nation tribe by tribe. The concluding verses (26-29) read like a victory hymn in praise of God’s deliverance and, along with verses 2-5 from yesterday’s reading, form a celebratory framework surrounding the tribal blessings. Scripture Reading 18 About the […]