Today's Reading | October 9, 2024
Psalm 73
Introduction Psalm 73: Today’s reading begins with the writer describing the ways of the wicked and then moves on to the writer questioning God and seeking understanding. The psalm concludes with an affirmation of God’s justice and the comfort that is found by being near to God. Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 73:28 As for me, how wonderful to be near…
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October 10, 2022
Colossians 4:2-18
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionColossians 4:2-18: The apostle Paul reminds the Colossians to be persistent in prayer, and he encourages them to treat non-believers in a way that demonstrates Christian love. He concludes the letter with personal greetings to the community of believers.Scripture ReadingInstructions2Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. 3At the same…
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Leviticus 19:1-18
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLeviticus 19:1-18: God gives Moses laws for how the people of Israel are to live together as God’s holy people. They must put God first, work for justice, treat others with honesty and respect, and show love to their neighbors.Scripture ReadingLaws of Holiness and Justice1The Lord told Moses 2 to say to the community of Israel, “Be…
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Colossians 3:18—4:1
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionColossians 3:18—4:1: Today’s reading contains the apostle Paul’s advice for Christian living and is reflective of the social structure of his time. He discusses family relationships and the relationship between slaves and their masters.Scripture ReadingPersonal Relations in the New Life18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, for that is what you should do as Christians.19 Husbands,…
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Luke 19:1-10
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLuke 19:1-10: Jesus visits Zacchaeus, a tax collector, who welcomes Jesus into his home, despite the grumblings of others. Through this encounter with Jesus, Zacchaeus is transformed and is a recipient of Jesus’s love and mercy.Scripture ReadingJesus and Zacchaeus1Jesus went on into Jericho and was passing through. 2There was a chief tax collector there named Zacchaeus, who…
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Colossians 3:5-17
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionColossians 3:5-17: In today’s reading, the apostle Paul reminds the Colossians that they are people of God, united as a community bound by love. He admonishes the people to get rid of those habits that are aligned with “the old self" in order to “put on the new self."Scripture ReadingThe Old Life and the New5You must…
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Luke 18:31-43
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLuke 18:31-43: Today’s reading begins with Jesus speaking for a third time about his death. As Jesus continues his journey with his disciples, he heals a blind beggar.Scripture ReadingJesus Speaks a Third Time about His Death(Matthew 20.17-19; Mark 10.32-34)31Jesus took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, “Listen! We are going to Jerusalem where everything the…
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