Today's Reading | July 4, 2025
Psalm 68:1–18
Introduction Psalm 68:1–18: Today we begin reading the first half of Psalm 68, a psalm that focuses on praising God. It includes a historical recollection of God’s constant presence and care for the Israelites in the desert after they left Egypt, and victories in battles with Canaanite kings. Unusual references in this psalm have led some scholars to surmise that…
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April 5, 2025
John 11:1–16
Introduction John 11:1–16: Today we will read the first part of the account of the death and raising of Lazarus. Jesus receives word that his friend Lazarus is ill, but he delays making the trip to Bethany to see him. He says that the illness will provide an occasion to reveal the glory of God. Today’s Key Verse: John 11:4b…
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John 8:48–59
Introduction John 8:48–59: In his confrontation with the religious leaders, Jesus states that his actions honor God, and he once again invokes God’s Divine Name. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:51 [Jesus said:] “I am telling you the truth: whoever obeys my teaching will never die.” Reading 48 They asked Jesus, “Were we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan…
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John 8:31–47
Introduction John 8:31–47: Today’s reading continues a debate over Jesus’s opponents’ claim as children of Abraham and Jesus’s claim that God is his Father. The opponents claim Abraham as their father (verse 39), but Jesus declares that they are children of the devil because they will not listen to him. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:31–32 Jesus said to those who…
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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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John 8:12–20
Introduction John 8:12–20: John’s Gospel includes seven of Jesus’s “I Am” sayings (6:35, 48; 8:12; 9:5; 10:7, 9, 11, 14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:5), and today’s reading begins with one of them. The religious leaders ask Jesus about his father and accuse him of testifying on his own behalf. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:12b “I am the light of the world,”…
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Psalm 143
Introduction Psalm 143: You may have noticed this month that the focus of many psalms is prayer for God’s help. In today’s reading, as in many of the prayers this month, the writer pleads with God for protection from enemies, to be released from despair, and to be guided on a safe path. While confessing a loss of hope, the…
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