Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 41:1-36: The king of Egypt has disturbing dreams, and his magicians and wise men are unable to interpret them. The wine steward tells the king about Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams, and the king sends for Joseph. Joseph informs the king of the meaning of the […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 40:1-23: Two of the king’s officials – the wine steward and the chief baker – are imprisoned where Joseph is being kept. Each has a dream which Joseph interprets for them. Scripture Reading Joseph Interprets the Prisoners’ Dreams 40 Some time later the king of Egypt’s […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 39:1-23: When Joseph is brought to Egypt, he is sold to Potiphar, one of the king’s officers; and he becomes Potiphar’s personal servant. Potiphar’s wife attempts to seduce him; and when Joseph refuses her advances, she brings false charges against him for which he is imprisoned. […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 37:12-36: Joseph’s brothers plot to kill him, but Judah convinces them to sell Joseph to a caravan of traders on their way to Egypt. Scripture Reading Joseph Is Sold and Taken to Egypt 12 One day when Joseph’s brothers had gone to Shechem to take care […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 37:1-11: Chapter 37 in the book of Genesis begins what is referred to as the Joseph narrative. The story of Joseph, with the exception of chapter 38, comprises the remaining chapters in Genesis. Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son, and this sets the stage for the conflict […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 33:1-20: Jacob and Esau are reunited in a joyful reunion. Jacob urges Esau to accept the gifts he offers and seeks to gain his brother’s favor. Esau proposes that they travel together to Edom, but Jacob says that he prefers to remain with his children and […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Genesis 32:1-21: After years of being estranged, Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau. Fearing that Esau plans to attack him, Jacob sends his brother selected livestock in the hopes of appeasing him. Scripture Reading Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32 As Jacob went on his way, […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Psalm 107:23-43: Today’s reading concludes the psalm and describes the ways God has rescued his people. Twice more the psalm writer reminds people of God’s constant love. Scripture Reading 23 Some sailed over the ocean in ships,earning their living on the seas.24 They saw what the Lord […]

God’s Renewing Word of Mercy and Forgiveness Introduction Psalm 107:1-22: Today’s reading is the first half of a psalm that speaks of God’s unfailing love by describing God’s saving acts in four instances – coming to the aid of those wandering in the desert, rescuing those suffering in prison, healing the sick and those close […]

God’s Word Renewing Word of Faith Introduction Judges 3:1-31: The Israelites are tested and continue to sin against the LORD. Whenever the Israelites are oppressed, they cry out to the LORD. Today’s reading lifts up two leaders sent by the LORD — Othniel and Ehud — to rescue them from their enemies. The reading concludes […]