Today's Reading | April 2, 2025
John 8:21–30
Introduction John 8:21–30: In the debate between Jesus and his opponents, they continue to question him about who his father is, and Jesus draws upon God’s divine name, “I Am Who I Am” (verse 28; see Exodus 3:14) to define his connection to God his Father. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:28a [Jesus said:] “When you lift up the Son of…
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