Today's Reading | May 31, 2026
Romans 8:1–17
Introduction Romans 8:1–17: The apostle Paul says that living according to the Spirit and in union with Christ Jesus sets us free from sin and death. Being controlled by human nature is in opposition to being led by the Spirit. Today’s Key Verse: Romans 8:1 GNT There is no condemnation now for those who live in union with Christ Jesus.…
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Matthew 26:47–75
Introduction Matthew 26:47–75: After praying in Gethsemane, Jesus is arrested and brought before the chief priests and the Council where he is accused of blasphemy. The chapter concludes with Peter denying that he knows Jesus. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 26:64b GNT [Jesus said]: “From this time on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right side of…
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Matthew 26:36–46
Introduction Matthew 26:36–46: Jesus grieves and prays in Gethsemane in preparation for his betrayal and arrest. His disciples fail to keep watch and fall asleep. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 26:39b GNT [Jesus prayed:] “My Father, if it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me! Yet, not what I want, but what you want.” Read 36 Then Jesus went with…
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Matthew 26:1–35
Introduction Matthew 26:1–35: Jesus speaks to his disciples about his upcoming arrest and crucifixion. While in Bethany, a woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. Jesus eats the Passover meal with his disciples and predicts his betrayal. Jesus also predicts that the disciples will abandon him. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 26:29 GNT [Jesus said], “I tell you, I will never again…
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Matthew 21:1–27
Introduction Matthew 21:1–27: Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a humble donkey, to the cheers of the crowd. Then he enters the Temple, drives out the moneychangers, and heals people. In so doing, he angers the religious leaders. Today’s reading concludes with Jesus cursing a fig tree, symbolizing God’s wrath against those who oppose his teachings. (see Jeremiah 8:12–13 in which…
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John 17:1–26
Introduction John 17:1–26: Today’s reading is a prayer often referred to as Jesus’s “High Priestly Prayer,” and it appears only in John’s Gospel. After Jesus’s final discourse with his disciples and before his betrayal and arrest, he addresses God in prayer. Jesus acknowledges that he has completed the work God sent him to do, and he intercedes on behalf of…
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Psalm 31
Introduction Psalm 31: Today’s psalm expresses a variety of themes—trust in God (verses 1–8), laments (verses 9–13), trust (verse 14), pleas for deliverance (verses 15–18), concluding with praise (verses 19–24). This psalm is an example of voicing complaints while, at the same time, expressing trust in God. Several faith traditions include verses 1–5 among the readings at the beginning of…
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