October 17
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Today's Bible Verse
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee. Numbers 6:24
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
24. T L B T A K T
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
24. T L B T A K T
Today's Bible Reading
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October 17
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online: Old Testament Jeremiah 47-48 — 7.5 minutes Song of Solomon 2 — 4.0 minutes New Testament John 5:31-47 — 3.5 minutes 1 Peter 2:9-17 — 2.5 minutes Total Average Read Time — 17.5 minutes |
This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
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Today's Meditation - Psalms
Psalm 117:1-2
Two wonderful verses centering in the praise of the Lord (“Hallelujah” in every language!). It is the plan of our sovereign Creator to design all nations ultimately to praise Him. Even when it might be a Pharaoh who opposes the people of God, God raises Him up to show His power throughout the earth. Psalm 76:10 says “Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee.” Everything and everyone has been created to give praise to our wonderful Lord. In this brief section, two things are mentioned that should cause us to praise our Lord: “His merciful kindness” and “the truth of the LORD.” God is so gracious, compassionate, and kind toward us. We deserve judgment and hell, but His grace and forgiveness has given us hope and eternal life. And, we can always count on Him to keep His Word – He always tells the truth, and His truth endures forever!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 1 – “O praise the LORD, all ye nations; praise Him, all ye people.”
Two wonderful verses centering in the praise of the Lord (“Hallelujah” in every language!). It is the plan of our sovereign Creator to design all nations ultimately to praise Him. Even when it might be a Pharaoh who opposes the people of God, God raises Him up to show His power throughout the earth. Psalm 76:10 says “Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee.” Everything and everyone has been created to give praise to our wonderful Lord. In this brief section, two things are mentioned that should cause us to praise our Lord: “His merciful kindness” and “the truth of the LORD.” God is so gracious, compassionate, and kind toward us. We deserve judgment and hell, but His grace and forgiveness has given us hope and eternal life. And, we can always count on Him to keep His Word – He always tells the truth, and His truth endures forever!
- The places from which He desires praise – verse 1a
- The people from whom He desires praise – verse 1b
- The power of His merciful kindness – verse 2a
- The promises upon which we can rely – verse 2b
Verse for Meditation: Verse 1 – “O praise the LORD, all ye nations; praise Him, all ye people.”
Today's Prayer
“I praise You, Lord, for Your kindness and mercy to me, and for the fact that I can count on Your promises being true and one day will be fulfilled.”
Prayer Center
As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time.
As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time.