Today's Reading | January 1, 2025
Ephesians 1:1–14
Introduction Ephesians 1:1–14: We begin this new year with the reading of the letter to the Ephesians. Paul lived in Ephesus for three years. There, he preached in the synagogue and also lectured in the hall of Tyrannus, a philosopher for whom the hall was named (see Acts 19:1–10). This letter summarizes many other important teachings found in Paul’s other…
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Isaiah 54:1-17
God’s Word of HopeIntroductionIsaiah 54:1-17: Today’s reading describes the LORD’s love for and relationship with Israel and the LORD’s promise to rebuild Jerusalem.Scripture ReadingThe Lord's Love for Israel1 Jerusalem, you have been like a childless woman,but now you can sing and shout for joy.Now you will have more childrenthan a woman whose husband never left her.2Make the tent you live…
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Galatians 2:1-21
God’s Renewing Word of New Life in the SpiritIntroductionGalatians 2:1-21: Paul describes his meeting with the apostles in Jerusalem, and he reports on a disagreement he had with Peter in Antioch. The chapter concludes with Paul’s teaching on how one is put right with God.Scripture ReadingPaul and the Other Apostles1 Fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem with Barnabas,…
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Isaiah 52:1-12
God’s Word of HopeIntroductionIsaiah 52:1-12: Today’s reading is an oracle about the restoration of Jerusalem, the Holy city of God. Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, the southern kingdom, had been destroyed by the Babylonians. The Babylonian army stole treasures from the royal palace and the Temple, and the people of Judah were forced into exile (587 B.C.). Now a messenger…
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Galatians1:1-24
God’s Renewing Word of New Life in the SpiritIntroductionGalatians1:1-24: Today we begin reading the apostle Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia, a Roman province in Asia Minor. The letter was written in response to a surmounting crisis brought about by other missionaries who were misleading the Galatian Gentiles with false teachings and proclaiming a message that was contrary to…
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Isaiah 51:1-23
God’s Word of HopeIntroductionIsaiah 51:1-23: The prophet lifts up Abraham as an example of how to live in obedience to the LORD. He says that God’s teaching will bring justice for all people and promises that the LORD will rescue everyone from the power of fear and death.Scripture ReadingWords of Comfort to Jerusalem1The Lord says,“Listen to me, you that want…
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Acts 14:1-28
God’s Renewing Word of New Life in the SpiritIntroductionActs 14:1-28: Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey throughout Asia Minor, traveling to Iconium and Lystra. Those who oppose their teachings create trouble. Paul is stoned and dragged out of town, but when the believers gather around him, he gets up and goes on to Derbe with Barnabas. Before returning…
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