Daily Bible Reading – August 2021: God’s Word of PromiseIsampula
August 7
Introduction
Today’s reading is part of Moses’s second speech and includes the heart of Israel’s religion—the Law that God gave to Moses and the people. Moses recounts God’s covenant with the Israelites and the commandments they were given at Mount Sinai. (A parallel account is in Exodus 20).
Today’s Scripture Reading
Deuteronomy 5:1-22
Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 5:1b
[Moses said:] “Listen to all the laws that I am giving you today. Learn them and be sure that you obey them.”
Reflect
Have you ever memorized the Ten Commandments? What role do they play in your life? Why is it important to obey God’s laws?
Pray
Lord God, keep me faithful and obedient to your will. I want to obey you and honor you always. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who are learning the Ten Commandments
Tomorrow’s Reading
Deuteronomy 5:23-33: Moses reminds the people to obey God’s laws.
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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 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, “God’s Word of Promise.”
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