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Daily Bible Reading— October 2024, God’s Guiding Word: Justice and PeaceSample

Daily Bible Reading— October 2024, God’s Guiding Word: Justice and Peace

DAY 12 OF 31

October 12

Introduction

Ezekiel 34:1–10: Shepherds protected their flocks from being stolen, killed by wild animals, and from wandering into danger. This metaphor is applied to Israel’s leaders, most of whom had not been good shepherds. Because of their evil and neglect, the sheep (the people of Israel) were killed or scattered across the earth.

Today’s Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:10b

[The Sovereign LORD said:] “I will rescue my sheep …”

Reflect

Do you have responsibilities to care for others? In what ways did Israel’s leaders fail to take care of the people? What did they do instead? What was God’s message to them? Are there places in the world today where people are not being cared for by their leaders?

Pray

Shepherding God, may I reach out today to those I encounter who are in need. Guard me against selfish desires. May my words and actions this day reflect your tender love and care. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Ezekiel 34:11–31: The LORD God is Israel’s shepherd.

Scripture

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Daily Bible Reading— October 2024, God’s Guiding Word: Justice and Peace

Daily Bible reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by the day's passage will all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Justice and Peace"

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