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Daily Bible Reading – October 2023, "God’s Saving Word: Justice and Peace"Sample
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October 12
Introduction
Yesterday’s reading concluded with an image of Jerusalem being besieged, but today’s reading announces that a new king is promised who will usher in a time of peace and safety for the people. This king will be a “new David,” because he will come from Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David. Whatever symbolizes dependence on anything other than God will be destroyed.
Scripture Reading
Micah 5:2‒15
Today’s Key Verse: Micah 5:4a
When he comes, he will rule his people with the strength that comes from the LORD and with the majesty of the LORD God himself.
Reflect
Reread verse 2. Christians have interpreted this verse as referring to Jesus, and this verse is quoted in Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus (Matthew 2:6). How is God’s promised ruler described (verses 4‒5a)? Micah goes on to describe a time of deliverance and punishment. Why are the people of Israel who survive described as “refreshing dew” (verse 7)? What will the LORD destroy (verses 10‒14)? Why?
Pray
God of deliverance, help me to reach out today to someone who may be hurting so that I may speak a word of hope and encouragement and share the refreshing dew of your love and peace. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Micah 6:1‒16: The LORD puts the people on trial for their sins.
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