Today's Reading | December 25, 2024
John 1:1–18
Introduction John 1:1–18: Today’s reading is the prologue or opening hymn that introduces the key themes to John’s Gospel. Jesus is described as the Word who already existed with God, the Word who is God, whose life “brought light to people.” John the Baptist is described as one who bore witness to the light. Today’s Key Verse: John 1:14a The…
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Jeremiah 1:1-19
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Psalm 18:25-50
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Isaiah 6:1-13
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Psalm 18:1-24
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