Daily Bible Reading - July 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of PromiseMuestra

  

July 31

Introduction

While Jerusalem is under siege by the Babylonian army and Jeremiah is imprisoned in King Zedekiah’s palace in Jerusalem, the LORD delivers a message of hope, promising to rebuild Judah and Israel and make them prosperous again. The LORD will also fulfill the promise concerning the Davidic dynasty by choosing a righteous king who will rule with justice. 

Scripture Reading 

Jeremiah 33:1-26

Today’s Key Verse: Jeremiah 33:26b

[The LORD said:] “I will be merciful to my people and make them prosperous again.”

Reflect

When Jeremiah receives the LORD’s message (c. 588 B.C.), the destruction of Jerusalem is not far off. What aroused God’s anger against the city (verse 5)? What does God promise afterwards (verses 6-13)? What covenants does God promise to maintain (verses 19-22)? Do any of the verses in today’s reading offer you hope and comfort? Why or why not?

Pray

God of love and mercy, my hope is in you. Trusting in your promises, I proclaim your everlasting love. You are the God of my salvation. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those working to rebuild and restore communities ravaged by war, civil strife, and forces of nature. 

Congratulations on completing this reading plan! You may continue your journey with Daily Bible Reading by starting the plan: “God’s Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and Mercy.” Tomorrow’s reading will be Isaiah 43:1-21: God promises to rescue his people.