Daily Bible Reading - December 20th, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - December 20th, 2020 | American Bible Society: Isaiah 8:21—9:7: King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than rely on God (8:1-15), and today’s reading includes Isaiah’s warning of the Assyrian attack and God’s coming judgment against Judah. After a time of trouble is foretold, Isaiah speaks words of hope about the coming of a righteous king and his reign of justice and peace.