Daily Bible Reading - September 29th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - September 29th, 2019 | American Bible Society: Psalm 119:145-160: The psalmist seeks God’s help day and night. He relies on the Law for courage and safety. Yet he is still oppressed by people in power. The psalmist puts his hope and his trust in God, and continues to praise God even in the midst of trouble. He relies on God’s forgiveness and trusts in God’s love.

Daily Bible Reading - September 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - September 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society: Psalm 119:25-48: Today’s reading begins with the psalmist expressing a determination to obey the Law of the LORD, followed by a prayer for understanding. The psalmist acknowledges that a desire to obey God’s commands is worth more than material wealth, and concludes by expressing trust in God’s laws and judgments.

Daily Bible Reading - September 8th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - September 8th, 2019 | American Bible Society: Luke 12:41-59: Today’s reading begins with Peter questioning Jesus’s parable about the watchful servant (see Luke 12:35-40 from yesterday’s reading). By means of another parable, Jesus continues to teach about being faithful. When he speaks of division within households, he confronts his hearers with the challenge of what it means to follow him and embrace his teachings.

Daily Bible Reading - September 1st, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - September 1st, 2019 | American Bible Society: Luke 8:4-21: Jesus often used parables to teach about the Kingdom of God. In today’s reading, the parable of the sower demonstrates the importance of having an obedient heart in order to receive and retain the message. The reading concludes with Jesus expanding upon the meaning of family in the Kingdom of God.