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.

Daily Bible Reading - May 30th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - May 30th, 2021 | American Bible Society: John 15:18—16:15: Jesus warns his disciples that they will be hated and suffer persecution because they have chosen to believe in and follow him. Jesus says that he is returning to God the Father but that he will send the Holy Spirit who will lead them and reveal the truth about God.

Daily Bible Reading - May 23rd, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - May 23rd, 2021 | American Bible Society: Acts 2:1-21: God sends the Holy Spirit to give power and courage to the apostles. They begin to tell the good news about Jesus, which people hear in many different languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of the Lord’s followers. Peter repeats the words of the prophet Joel regarding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Daily Bible Reading - May 16th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - May 16th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Acts 4:1-22: Peter and John are arrested for teaching about Jesus and his resurrection, and they are questioned by the religious leaders. The Council warns them to stop preaching about Jesus and then sets them free.

Daily Bible Reading - May 9th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - May 9th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Ezekiel 37:1-28: The Israelites living in exile were feeling as if their hopes had dried up; but like an army of dry bones that rise from death, the people will stand up and return home. God promises that the kingdoms of Judah and Israel will once again be united.