Today's Reading | January 7, 2026
Matthew 2:13–23
Introduction Matthew 2:13–23: An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. Joseph follows this command just in time; when Herod realizes he has been tricked by the visitors from the East, he orders the killing of all boys two years old and younger living in or near Bethlehem. Mothers around the…
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January 7, 2026
Matthew 2:13–23
Introduction Matthew 2:13–23: An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. Joseph follows this command just in time; when Herod realizes he has been tricked by the visitors from the East, he orders the killing of all boys two years old and younger living in or near Bethlehem. Mothers around the…
READ MOREJanuary 6, 2026
Matthew 2:1–12
Introduction Matthew 2:1–12: Today marks the Feast of the Epiphany, the day when much of the Christian church celebrates the arrival of visitors from the East to meet the infant Jesus. When the visitors arrive in Jerusalem, King Herod’s advisers quote the prophet Micah (5:2) regarding the birthplace of the child. Herod gets upset and asks the visitors to let…
READ MOREJanuary 5, 2026
Hebrews 4:14—5:10
Introduction Hebrews 4:14—5:10: Today’s reading cites two priests mentioned in the Old Testament—Melchizedek, whose name means “king of justice” (Genesis 14:17–20; Psalm 110:4), and Aaron, Moses’s brother (Exodus 28 and 29). God made Jesus the High Priest who “became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him” (5:9). Believers are encouraged to approach God’s throne of grace…
READ MOREJanuary 4, 2026
Hebrews 4:1–13
Introduction Hebrews 4:1–13: The author continues describing God’s promised rest and recounts that those “who first heard the Good News did not receive that rest, because they did not believe” (verse 6). Verses 1–3 affirm that those who accept the good news with faith will be recipients of God’s promised rest. Verse 3 concludes with the author quoting from Psalm…
READ MOREJanuary 3, 2026
Hebrews 3:1–19
Introduction Hebrews 3:1–19: The author explains that Jesus is greater than Moses. While Moses was a faithful servant and spoke to God’s people, Christ, God’s own Son, is in charge of God’s people. The chapter concludes with a warning about rebelling against God and a reminder to remain faithful in order to enter the place of rest. Today’s Key Verse:…
READ MOREJanuary 2, 2026
Hebrews 2:1–18
Introduction Hebrews 2:1–18: Jesus came to serve God as a faithful high priest and to sacrifice himself to forgive sins. Because he suffered and was tempted, he can now help us when we are tempted. Today’s Key Verse: Hebrews 2:10 GNT It was only right that God, who creates and preserves all things, should make Jesus perfect through suffering, in…
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