Today's Reading | October 21, 2024
Isaiah 58:1–14
Introduction Isaiah 58:1–14: Outwardly, the people continued to worship the LORD. But their acts of worship were meaningless because they did not treat one another with justice and respect. True worship involves more than ritual acts of honor or praise. Today’s Key Verse: Isaiah 58:9 [The LORD says]: “When you pray, I will answer you. When you call to me,…
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Hosea 13:1-16
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 13:1-16: Today’s reading includes final words of judgment because of the people’s sinfulness. The people are reminded of being delivered from bondage in Egypt but have turned away from God. The chapter concludes with the declaration of harsh punishments.Scripture ReadingFinal Judgment on Israel1In the past, when the tribe of Ephraim spoke, the other tribes…
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John 18:19-40
God’s Renewing Word of HopeIntroductionJohn 18:19-40: Today’s reading begins with Jesus being questioned by the High Priest. Peter again denies knowing Jesus. Jesus is taken to Pilate, the Roman governor, for questioning.Scripture ReadingThe High Priest Questions Jesus(Matthew 26.59-66; Mark 14.55-64; Luke 22.66-71)19The High Priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching. 20Jesus answered, “I have always spoken publicly…
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Hosea 11:12—12:14
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 11:12—12:14: Hosea recounts Israel’s early history and urges the people to return to God. He also declares that the people will be punished because of the disgrace they have brought on the Lord.Scripture ReadingIsrael and Judah Are Condemned12The Lord says, “The people of Israel have surrounded me with lies and deceit, and the people…
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John 18:1-18
God’s Renewing Word of HopeIntroductionJohn 18:1-18: John 17 (the reading from February 17) records Jesus’s prayer for his disciples prior to his betrayal and arrest. Today’s reading continues the narrative. After praying, Jesus and his disciples enter a garden where Jesus encounters Judas, who betrays him. Jesus is arrested, and Peter denies that he knows Jesus.Scripture ReadingThe Arrest of Jesus(Matthew…
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Hosea 11:1-11
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 11:1-11: God’s love for Israel is compared to a parent’s love for a child. A time of exile is predicted prior to the people being reconciled to God.Scripture ReadingGod's Love for His Rebellious People1 The Lord says,“When Israel was a child, I loved himand called him out of Egypt as my son.2But the more…
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John 12:36b-50
John 12:36b-50IntroductionJohn 12:36b-50: Even though Jesus had performed miracles in the presence of the people, there were those who did not believe in him. The reading concludes with a summary of Jesus’s teachings and affirms that Jesus came to offer believers eternal life.Scripture Reading37Even though he had performed all these miracles in their presence, they did not believe in him,…
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