Today's Reading | April 26, 2026
John 10:1–21
Introduction John 10:1–21: Jesus uses the images of a shepherd, a gate, and sheep to describe his relationship to his followers. The sheep know the shepherd’s voice and follow him. Unlike a thief who comes only to steal or destroy—and unlike a hired worker who fails to protect the sheep—Jesus, as the good shepherd, is willing to die for the…
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January 11, 2026
Matthew 8:1–17
Introduction Matthew 8:1–17: Today’s reading focuses on to Jesus’s healing ministry, which began in Galilee, as noted in yesterday’s reading (Matthew 4:23–24). Jesus heals a man with a dreaded skin disease, a Roman officer’s servant, Peter’s mother-in-law, and many other people. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 8:16b GNT Jesus drove out the evil spirits with a word and healed all who…
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Matthew 4:12–25
Introduction Matthew 4:12–25: Jesus moves north to Capernaum and begins his public ministry in Galilee. He calls his first four disciples and travels throughout Galilee, teaching, preaching, and healing the sick. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 4:17 GNT From that time Jesus began to preach his message: “Turn away from your sins, because the Kingdom of heaven is near!” Read 12 When…
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Matthew 4:1–11
Introduction Matthew 4:1–11: After Jesus is baptized by John, the Spirit leads him into the desert where he is tempted by the devil. After the devil departs, angels come to help Jesus. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 4:10b GNT [Jesus said:] “The scripture says, ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him!’” Read 4 Then the Spirit led Jesus into the…
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Matthew 3:1–17
Introduction Matthew 3:1–17: John the Baptist urges people to turn away from their sins, and he speaks words of judgment to the religious leaders. The adult Jesus approaches John at the Jordan River and is baptized by him. Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 3:17 GNT Then a voice said from heaven, “This is my own dear Son, with whom I am…
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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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Matthew 2:1–12
Introduction Matthew 2:1–12: Today marks the Feast of the Epiphany, the day when much of the Christian church celebrates the arrival of visitors from the East to meet the infant Jesus. When the visitors arrive in Jerusalem, King Herod’s advisers quote the prophet Micah (5:2) regarding the birthplace of the child. Herod gets upset and asks the visitors to let…
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