Today's Reading | January 13, 2026
Matthew 12:22–32
Introduction Matthew 12:22–32: Jesus heals a man who is blind and unable to speak. This prompts the religious leaders to challenge Jesus’s authority, claiming that his source of power is demonic. They fail to recognize that the Holy Spirit is at work in Jesus to do God’s will. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 12:30a GNT [Jesus said:] “Anyone who is not…
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