Today's Reading | January 1, 2025
Ephesians 1:1–14
Introduction Ephesians 1:1–14: We begin this new year with the reading of the letter to the Ephesians. Paul lived in Ephesus for three years. There, he preached in the synagogue and also lectured in the hall of Tyrannus, a philosopher for whom the hall was named (see Acts 19:1–10). This letter summarizes many other important teachings found in Paul’s other…
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Matthew 27:27-56
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