Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of FaithChikamu
May 6
Introduction
An angel of the LORD issues a warning because the Israelites have disobeyed the LORD. The reading concludes with a recounting of the death of Joshua.
Today’s Scripture: Judges 2:2a
[The angel of the LORD said:] “You must not make any covenant with the people who live in this land.”
Today’s Reading
Judges 2:1-10
Reflect
What was the angel’s message to the Israelites? What promise had God made to Israel’s ancestors regarding the land of Canaan? What were the people to promise in return? Why had Joshua been such an important leader for Israel? According to verse 10, what had the people forgotten?
Pray
Lord God, you are faithful to your covenant. Keep me close to you and obedient to your will. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those entering into covenant relationships
Tomorrow’s Reading
Judges 2:11-23: Israel stops worshiping the LORD.
Rugwaro
Zvinechekuita neHurongwa uhu
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with the Bible. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Faith.”
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