Posts Tagged 2025 Bible Reading

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August 16, 2025

1 Samuel 7-8, Romans 6, Jeremiah 44-45, Luke 13

1 Samuel 7–8: Samuel leads Israel in repentance and victory over the Philistines, but the people demand a king to rule them. Romans 6: Paul teaches that believers are dead to sin and alive to God, called to live in righteousness through Christ. Jeremiah 44–45: God warns the Jews in Egypt of destruction for idolatry and promises Baruch his life as a reward for faithfulness. Luke 13: Jesus calls for repentance, heals on the Sabbath, and teaches about the kingdom of God through parables.

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August 15, 2025

1 Samuel 5-6, Romans 5, Jeremiah 43, Luke 12

1 Samuel 5–6: The captured ark brings plagues to the Philistines, who return it to Israel with offerings to stop the suffering. Romans 5: Paul proclaims that believers have peace with God through Christ, who died for the ungodly and brought life through grace. Jeremiah 43: The remnant rejects God’s warning and takes Jeremiah to Egypt, where he prophesies Babylon’s invasion. Luke 12: Jesus warns against hypocrisy, greed, and worry, calling His followers to faithfulness and readiness for His return.

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August 14, 2025

1 Samuel 4, Romans 4, Jeremiah 42, Luke 11

1 Samuel 4: Israel is defeated by the Philistines, the ark of God is captured, and Eli dies upon hearing the news. Romans 4: Paul explains that Abraham was justified by faith, showing that righteousness comes through belief, not works. Jeremiah 42: The remnant seeks God’s guidance through Jeremiah but is warned not to go to Egypt if they wish to live. Luke 11: Jesus teaches on prayer, confronts hypocrisy, and warns about the dangers of spiritual emptiness.

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August 13, 2025

1 Samuel 3, Romans 3, Jeremiah 41, Luke 10

1 Samuel 3: God calls young Samuel in the night, delivering a message of judgment against Eli’s house, and Samuel begins his prophetic ministry. Romans 3: Paul declares that all have sinned and are justified freely by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Jeremiah 41: Ishmael assassinates Gedaliah and kills many in Mizpah, then takes captives before being pursued by Johanan. Luke 10: Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples, teaches the parable of the Good Samaritan, and commends Mary’s devotion to His word.

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August 12, 2025

1 Samuel 2, Romans 2, Jeremiah 40, Luke 9

1 Samuel 2: Hannah praises God in prayer, Eli’s sons are condemned for their wickedness, and God promises to raise up a faithful priest. Romans 2: Paul warns that God’s judgment is based on truth and impartiality, calling all people to repentance and obedience. Jeremiah 40: Jeremiah stays in Judah under Gedaliah’s leadership, as the remnant seeks stability after Jerusalem’s fall. Luke 9: Jesus sends out the twelve, feeds five thousand, predicts His death, and is transfigured before Peter, James, and John.

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August 11, 2025

1 Samuel 1, Romans 1, Jeremiah 39, Luke 8

1 Samuel 1: Hannah prays earnestly for a child, and God answers by giving her Samuel, whom she dedicates to the Lord’s service. Romans 1: Paul declares the gospel as God’s power for salvation and warns of God’s wrath against human sin and idolatry. Jeremiah 39: Jerusalem falls to Babylon, King Zedekiah is captured, and Jeremiah is protected by the conquerors. Luke 8: Jesus teaches in parables, calms a storm, casts out demons, heals the sick, and raises a girl from the dead.

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August 10, 2025

Ruth 3‐4, Acts 28, Jeremiah 38, Luke 7

Ruth 3–4: Ruth follows Naomi’s plan to seek redemption from Boaz, who marries her and secures their family line, leading to the ancestry of King David. Acts 28: Paul arrives in Rome after surviving a shipwreck and snakebite, boldly preaching the gospel under house arrest to both Jews and Gentiles. Jeremiah 38: Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern for prophesying Jerusalem’s fall but is later rescued by Ebed-Melech with the king’s permission. Luke 7: Jesus heals a centurion’s servant, raises a widow’s son, praises John the Baptist, and forgives a sinful woman who shows great love.

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August 9, 2025

Ruth 2, Acts 27, Jeremiah 37, Luke 6

Ruth 2: Ruth gleans in the fields of Boaz, who shows her kindness and protection, beginning a providential connection. Acts 27: Paul survives a perilous sea voyage and shipwreck after warning the crew and trusting God’s promise of safety. Jeremiah 37: Jeremiah is imprisoned for speaking God’s word but remains faithful despite King Zedekiah’s fear and indecision. Luke 6: Jesus teaches radical kingdom values, heals on the Sabbath, and calls His twelve disciples to follow Him.

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August 8, 2025

Ruth 1, Acts 26, Jeremiah 36, Luke 5

Ruth 1: Ruth chooses to stay with Naomi after the death of their husbands and returns with her to Bethlehem in loyalty and faith. Acts 26: Paul testifies before King Agrippa, recounting his conversion and mission to preach Christ, urging all to believe in Him. Jeremiah 36: Jeremiah dictates God’s words to Baruch, but King Jehoiakim burns the scroll, prompting God to command it be rewritten with added judgment. Luke 5: Jesus calls His first disciples, heals a leper and a paralytic, and teaches about forgiveness and new life in Him.

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August 7, 2025

Judges 21, Acts 25, Jeremiah 35, Luke 4

Judges 21: The Israelites find wives for the Benjamites to preserve the tribe after a brutal civil war, highlighting the chaos of the era. Acts 25: Paul defends himself before Festus and appeals to Caesar, setting the stage for his journey to Rome. Jeremiah 35: The Rechabites are praised for obeying their ancestor’s command, serving as a contrast to Judah’s disobedience to God. Luke 4: Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, rejected in His hometown, and begins healing and casting out demons with divine authority.

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August 6, 2025

Judges 20, Acts 24, Jeremiah 34, Luke 3

Judges 20: Israel wages war against Benjamin for a horrific crime, suffering initial losses before eventually defeating the tribe. Acts 24: Paul defends his faith before Governor Felix, who delays judgment and keeps Paul in custody for two years. Jeremiah 34: God condemns Judah for breaking their covenant to free slaves, warning of destruction for their disobedience. Luke 3: John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus through preaching repentance and baptizing, as Jesus begins His public ministry.

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August 5, 2025

Judges 19, Acts 23, Jeremiah 33, Luke 2

Judges 19: A Levite’s concubine is abused and murdered in Gibeah, leading him to send her dismembered body throughout Israel as a call to action. Acts 23: Paul defends himself before the Sanhedrin, survives a murder plot, and is transferred under Roman protection to stand trial in Caesarea. Jeremiah 33: God promises healing, restoration, and a righteous King from David’s line, reaffirming His eternal covenant with Israel. Luke 2: Jesus is born in Bethlehem, announced to shepherds by angels, presented at the temple, and grows in wisdom and favor with God and people.

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