Today's Reading | January 7, 2026
Matthew 2:13–23
Introduction Matthew 2:13–23: An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, instructing him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt. Joseph follows this command just in time; when Herod realizes he has been tricked by the visitors from the East, he orders the killing of all boys two years old and younger living in or near Bethlehem. Mothers around the…
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January 2, 2026
Hebrews 2:1–18
Introduction Hebrews 2:1–18: Jesus came to serve God as a faithful high priest and to sacrifice himself to forgive sins. Because he suffered and was tempted, he can now help us when we are tempted. Today’s Key Verse: Hebrews 2:10 GNT It was only right that God, who creates and preserves all things, should make Jesus perfect through suffering, in…
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Hebrews 1:1–14
Introduction Hebrews 1:1–14: Hebrews was written to a group of Christians who, faced with increasing opposition, were in danger of abandoning the Christian faith. The writer encourages them in their faith by emphasizing that Jesus Christ is the true and final revelation of God. Today’s passage explains that the ancient prophets spoke God’s message to his people, but now God…
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Psalm 30
Introduction Psalm 30: Today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer praises God for being healed and restored to life. The psalm focuses on turning sadness and sorrow into joy and concludes with a promise to thank the Lord forever. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 30:4 GNT Sing praise to the LORD, all his faithful people! Remember what the Holy…
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Revelation 19:1–21
Introduction Revelation 19:1–21: Chapter 19 begins the book of Revelation’s concluding section with a series of final visions that depict the defeat of evil. In today’s reading, the wedding feast of the Lamb is celebrated with rejoicing and praise of God’s greatness. Today’s Key Verse: Revelation 19:6b–7a GNT “Praise God! For the Lord, our Almighty God, is King! Let us…
READ MOREDecember 29, 2025
Zechariah 10:1–12
Introduction Zechariah 10:1–12: The prophet describes the people of Israel and Judah as lost sheep without a leader. But the Lord promises to show compassion by caring for his people and punishing their enemies. (See also Matthew 9:36 that speaks of Jesus’s pity for the people “because they were worried and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”) Today’s Key Verse:…
READ MOREDecember 28, 2025
Zechariah 9:9–17
Introduction Zechariah 9:9–17: The verses prior to today’s reading (1–8) describe the judgment that will befall those nations that oppressed the Lord’s people. Then, as noted in today’s reading, a future king will usher in a time of peace, and God’s people will be restored. The Lord promises to protect and save the people. Today’s Key Verse: Zechariah 9:9a GNT…
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