Today's Reading | May 9, 2024
Acts 1:1–11
God’s Guiding Word: Spiritual Renewal May 9 Introduction Acts 1:1–11: Many faith communities observe today as Ascension Day. Jesus tells his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until God gives them the Holy Spirit, empowering them to share the gospel everywhere. Then he is taken up to heaven. The apostles keep their eyes on the skies until two angels jolt them…
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October 10, 2022
Ephesians 4:1-16
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 4:1-16: Paul encourages the followers of Christ to live in unity based on their oneness in faith. God’s people have been given special gifts to prepare them for the work of Christian service and to build up communities of faith through love.Scripture ReadingThe Unity of the Body1I urge you, then—I who am…
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John 5:1-29
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionJohn 5:1-29: Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, and his action angers the Jewish authorities who are now determined to kill him. Jesus describes his relationship with God and promises eternal life to those who believe in him.Scripture ReadingThe Healing at the Pool1After this, Jesus went to Jerusalem for a religious festival. 2Near the Sheep Gate…
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Ephesians 3:14-21
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 3:14-21: Today’s reading concludes the chapter with Paul’s prayer, attesting to the breadth and depth of Christ’s love—a love that Paul wants all to know.Scripture ReadingThe Love of Christ14For this reason I fall on my knees before the Father, 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its true name.…
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Isaiah 60:1-22
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionIsaiah 60:1-22: Today’s reading is an oracle pertaining to the restoration and transformation of Jerusalem. The city had been destroyed by foreigners in 586 B.C. because the sins of the people had aroused God’s anger, but foreigners will now help rebuild the city because of God’s favor and mercy. Those who had been living in exile will…
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Ephesians 3:1-13
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 3:1-13: The apostle Paul explains that Gentiles are now included in God’s plan of salvation and share in the promise that God made through Christ Jesus. He refers to “God’s secret plan" (verse 9) when describing his outreach to the Gentiles.Scripture ReadingPaul's Work for the Gentiles1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner…
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Romans 6:1-23
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionRomans 6:1-23: Paul explains being baptized as dying to sin and being raised to life, just as Jesus died and was raised to life by God.Scripture ReadingDead to Sin but Alive in Union with Christ1What shall we say, then? Should we continue to live in sin so that God's grace will increase? 2Certainly not! We have died…
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