Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of Peace And JusticeSample
October 13
Introduction
The book of Deuteronomy is presented as Moses’s last words to the generation of Israelites who are ready to enter and occupy the Promised Land. Over the next eleven days, we will be reading excerpts from Deuteronomy. Today’s reading is Moses’s first speech in which he reviews Israel’s wilderness journey from Mount Sinai to where they are now encamped in the plains of Moab.
Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:11
[Moses said:] “May the LORD, the God of your ancestors, make you increase a thousand times more and make you prosperous, as he promised!”
Today’s Reading
Deuteronomy 1:1-18
Reflect
In today’s reading, Moses recounts the appointment of judges to help bear the responsibility of leadership (verses 9-18). What instructions did Moses give to those appointed as judges (verses 16-18)? How are disputes resolved within your community of faith?
Pray
God of promise, teach me to follow your commands and guide me this day. Help me to grow in wisdom and understanding as I seek to serve and honor you. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who serve as mediators to settle disputes
Tomorrow’s Reading.
Deuteronomy 4:1-14: Moses urges the Israelites to be obedient.
Scripture
About this Plan
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 “Sustained by God’s Word of Peace and Justice.”
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