Daily Bible Reading - June 27th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 27th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Jeremiah 31:23-40: Jeremiah says that God will restore the people of the southern tribes of Judah and bring them home. God promises to make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah, putting the law within them and writing the law on their hearts.

Daily Bible Reading - June 20th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 20th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Isaiah 52:1-12: Today’s reading is an oracle about the restoration of Jerusalem, the Holy city of God. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, the southern kingdom, had been destroyed by the Babylonians. The Babylonian army stole treasures from the royal palace and the Temple, and the people of Judah were forced into exile (587 B.C.). Now a messenger comes to announce the good news that the people can return home because God will rescue the city.

Daily Bible Reading - June 13th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 13th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Isaiah 25:1-9: Today’s passage is a prayer of thanks to God. It describes promises fulfilled, including the elimination of threats from enemies and shelter for those in need. It then offers a vision of God bringing new life as the Sovereign LORD destroys the power of death, and promises that the people will celebrate in the presence and protection of God.

Daily Bible Reading - June 6th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 6th, 2021 | American Bible Society: 1 Peter 2:1-25: As “living stones,” the new people of God are not only God’s temple, but also the priests who serve in the temple offering spiritual sacrifices to God. The people are called to obey human authority, relying on God’s promises in times of suffering.