Daily Bible Reading - April 10th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - April 10th, 2022 | American Bible Society: John 12:12-36a: Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem is compared to a humble king as described in Zechariah 9:9, which is quoted in verse 15. The crowd greets him with palm branches and with praises. Some Greeks were also in Jerusalem at the time and ask to see Jesus. Today’s reading concludes with Jesus speaking about his death, knowing that he will fulfill God’s purpose and bring glory to God the Father.

Daily Bible Reading - April 3rd, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - April 3rd, 2022 | American Bible Society: Psalm 43: Today’s reading continues the reading from yesterday (Psalm 42). It begins with the writer’s plea for deliverance from enemies and those who are evil and concludes with an affirmation of trust in God.

Daily Bible Reading - March 27th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - March 27th, 2022 | American Bible Society: 2 Chronicles 6:1-11: Solomon succeeded his father, David, as king of Israel. Following the completion of the Temple and the housing of the Covenant Box in the Most Holy Place, Solomon speaks to the people. He tells them that the LORD has kept his promise in having Solomon build the Temple. (The construction of the Temple and bringing the Covenant Box to the Temple are described in 2 Chronicles, chapters 2–5).

Daily Bible Reading - March 20th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - March 20th, 2022 | American Bible Society: Psalm 77: Today’s reading begins with the psalm writer questioning God and wondering if God has forgotten the people. But the writer also remembers God’s saving acts and miracles and concludes by praising God’s power.

Daily Bible Reading - March 13th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - March 13th, 2022 | American Bible Society: Psalm 55: Today’s reading is an individual lament in which the psalm writer calls upon God, expressing fear because of enemy threats and anguish over being betrayed by a friend. Even when enemies seem to be in control, the writer trusts in God, who has ruled from eternity.

Daily Bible Reading - March 11th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - March 11th, 2022 | American Bible Society: Psalm 40: This psalm celebrates what God has done for the author of this psalm. While many of the psalms for help demonstrate a movement from despair to praise, this psalm begins with praise to God and concludes with a plea for help. You may wish to compare verses 13-17 with its parallel reading in Psalm 70.