Daily Bible Reading – October 2023, "God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace"サンプル
October 17
Introduction
Today's reading is a song about a vineyard in which the sins of the people of Jerusalem and Judah are compared to sour grapes.
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 5:1‒7
Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 5:7a
Israel is the vineyard of the LORD Almighty; the people of Judah are the vines he planted.
Reflect
Verses 1‒7 in chapter 5 are known as “The Song of the Vineyard,” a traditional wine harvest song used here to describe God’s relationship with the people of Israel and Judah. How is that relationship described? What are your thoughts about this image concerning God's relationship with people today?
Pray
Almighty God, I sing your praises. In love, you nurture me so that I grow in faith day by day. Teach me to obey your teachings so that I become a fruitful disciple. May my words and deeds reflect your love and grace. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Isaiah 11:1‒9: A vision of a peaceful kingdom is described.
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Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace.”
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