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Daily Bible Reading – May 2021 God’s Word of Spiritual RenewalSample

Daily Bible Reading – May 2021 God’s Word of Spiritual Renewal

DAY 9 OF 31

May 9

Introduction

The Israelites living in exile were feeling as if their hopes had dried up; but like an army of dry bones that rise from death, the people will stand up and return home. God promises that the kingdoms of Judah and Israel will once again be united.

Today’s Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Today’s Key Verse:  Ezekiel 37:4

He said, “Prophesy to the bones. Tell these dry bones to listen to the word of the LORD.”

Reflect

The valley of dry bones is depicted as a battlefield representing the land after the Babylonian invasion. What hopeful message is given in verses 1-14?  About three centuries before the time of Ezekiel, the tribes of Israel divided into two kingdoms; the northern kingdom (Israel) was defeated by Assyria, and the southern kingdom (Judah) was defeated by the Babylonians. What does God promise once the two kingdoms are reunited (verses 20-28)? 


Pray

Sovereign God, unite the hearts, minds, and will of all your people in loving service to you. I thank you for your life-giving breath and for the hope of new life you offer me each day. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Countries experiencing political turmoil


Tomorrow’s Reading

Joel 1:1-20: The prophet Joel describes the devastation caused by a swarm of locusts.

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About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading – May 2021 God’s Word of Spiritual Renewal

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 Spiritual Renewal.”

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We would like to thank American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/