Today's Reading | September 5, 2026
Matthew 6:16–23
Introduction Matthew 6:16–23: Jesus teaches how to fast and what a life of discipleship entails: trusting in God rather than seeking riches. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 6:20–21 GNT [Jesus said:] “Store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your riches are.”…
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September 5, 2026
Matthew 6:16–23
Introduction Matthew 6:16–23: Jesus teaches how to fast and what a life of discipleship entails: trusting in God rather than seeking riches. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 6:20–21 GNT [Jesus said:] “Store up riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your riches are.”…
READ MORESeptember 4, 2026
Matthew 6:1–15
Introduction Matthew 6:1–15: In today’s reading, Jesus teaches his followers about almsgiving and prayer. With each teaching, Jesus warns his followers to “not be like the hypocrites” who do things publicly to impress others by their piety. He offers a model for prayer, known traditionally as “The Lord’s Prayer” (or “Our Father”). Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 6:6 GNT [Jesus said:]…
READ MORESeptember 3, 2026
Matthew 5:33–48
Introduction Matthew 5:33–48: In today’s reading, Jesus continues to interpret Scripture. He offers three examples of God’s vision for life in community, teaching about vows, revenge, and love for enemies. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 5:44–45a GNT [Jesus said:] “But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the children…
READ MORESeptember 2, 2026
Matthew 5:13–26
Introduction Matthew 5:13–26: In today’s reading, Jesus tells his followers to be like “salt” and “light.” He teaches them about the Law and to do what God requires. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 5:16 GNT [Jesus said:] “In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father…
READ MORESeptember 1, 2026
Matthew 5:1–12
Introduction Matthew 5:1–12: Today’s reading in Matthew’s Gospel begins Jesus’s “Sermon on the Mount” (5:1—7:29). The sermon opens with blessings (verses 3–12) known as the Beatitudes, the word “beatitude” being another word for “blessing” (or true happiness) and a declaration of God’s favor. Throughout the sermon, Jesus describes a vision of God’s realm (the Kingdom of heaven) as an alternative…
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Zechariah 1:1–17
Introduction Zechariah 1:1–17: Zechariah’s prophecies date from the years 520 to 518 B.C. They are largely in the form of visions and deal with the restoration of Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the Temple, the purification of God’s people, and the messianic age to come. Today’s reading calls the people to return to the LORD and continues with Zechariah’s first vision…
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