Daily Bible Reading - July 5th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 5th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Hebrews 10:19-39: The Lord’s followers are encouraged to keep their hearts pure and their consciences free from evil as they help each other prepare for the day when the Lord will return.

Daily Bible Reading - July 4th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 4th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Hebrews 9:23—10:18: From today’s reading we learn that following the sacrificial rituals according to the Law cannot cleanse us from sin but only serves to remind us of our sins. Rather, we are saved because Christ offered himself once for all.

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.

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.