Daily Bible Reading

God’s Renewing Word of Hope Introduction Psalm 42: This psalm opens Book Two of the Psalter. Book Two, which concludes with Psalm 72, provides words of hope for a community facing exile. In today’s reading, the writer seeks to overcome the feeling of being alienated from God and expresses trust in God as savior. Scripture […]

God’s Renewing Word of Hope Introduction Psalm 33: Today’s reading opens with an exhortation to shout for joy, to praise and thank the LORD, and to sing a new song to him. Assurance of the LORD’s constant love comes from trusting in and obeying the LORD. Scripture Reading A Song of Praise 1All you that […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction Job 42:1-17: The Book of Job is the story of a good and righteous man who suffers total disaster—he loses all his children and property and is afflicted with a repulsive disease. Then, in a series of poetic dialogues, Job’s friends and Job himself react to these calamities. Job […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction 2 Chronicles 7:1-10: After Solomon offered his prayer to the LORD (2 Chronicles 6:12-42), he dedicated the Temple and offered sacrifices to the LORD. Then Solomon and all the people celebrated the Festival of Shelters, a harvest festival (see Leviticus 23:33-43; Deuteronomy 16:13-17). Scripture Reading The Dedication of the […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction 2 Chronicles 6:22-42: Solomon continues to ask God to hear the prayers of the people and to deal with the people favorably if they repent and pray. Today’s reading marks the conclusion of Solomon’s prayer and a plea for God to remember God’s love for David. Scripture Reading 22“When […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction 2 Chronicles 6:12-21: Today’s reading is the first part of Solomon’s prayer of dedication of the Temple. In his prayer, Solomon acknowledges God’s faithfulness and the fulfillment of God’s promises. He asks God to hear his prayers and those of the people. Scripture Reading Solomon’s Prayer (1 Kings 8.22-53) […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction 2 Chronicles 6:1-11: Solomon succeeded his father, David, as king of Israel. Following the completion of the Temple and the housing of the Covenant Box in the Most Holy Place, Solomon speaks to the people. He tells them that the LORD has kept his promise in having Solomon build […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction Daniel 9:20-27: Following Daniel’s prayer, the angel Gabriel approaches him to explain what the LORD had told the prophet Jeremiah (see 9:2 from yesterday’s reading). The “Awful Horror” (verse 27) is a reference to a pagan image set up in the Jerusalem Temple by foreign conquerors or to an […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction Daniel 9:1-19: The Book of Daniel was written during a time when the Jews were suffering greatly under the persecution and oppression of a pagan king. Apocalyptic visions comprise about half the book (chapters 7-12), and these visions show God’s control of historical events and provide hope and encouragement […]

God’s Renewing Word of Prayer Introduction Psalm 102: Today’s reading is in the form of an individual lament and presents the writer as one stricken with a life-threatening illness or experiencing deep sadness. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s unchanging love. Scripture Reading The Prayer of a Troubled Youth 1Listen to my prayer, […]