Today's Reading | October 9, 2025
Exodus 20:1–17
Introduction Exodus 20:1–17: The name “Exodus” means departure, and the book of Exodus describes the Israelites’ departure from Egypt, where they had been slaves. Today’s reading recounts the establishment of God’s covenant with the people as they camped at Mount Sinai. Moses tells them what God had told him—laws known as the Ten Commandments (often referred to as the “Decalogue,”…
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October 10, 2022
Matthew 1:18-25
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionMatthew 1:18-25: Matthew recounts how the birth of Jesus took place. An angel appears to Joseph in a dream and tells him that Mary, to whom he is engaged, has conceived a child by the Holy Spirit, and that the child is to be named Jesus.Scripture ReadingThe Birth of Jesus Christ(Luke 2.1-7)18 This was how the birth…
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Matthew 1:1-17
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionMatthew 1:1-17: Mathew’s Gospel begins with a presentation of the ancestors of Jesus in order to make clear that Jesus is from the family of King David and Abraham.Scripture ReadingThe Ancestors of Jesus Christ(Luke 3.23-38)1This is the list of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, a descendant of David, who was a descendant of Abraham.2-6aFrom Abraham to King…
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John 1:1-18
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionJohn 1:1-18: Today’s reading is in the form of a prologue or opening hymn that introduces the key themes to John’s Gospel. Jesus is described as the Word who already existed with God and whose life “brought light to people." John the Baptist is described as one who bore witness to the light.Scripture ReadingThe Word of Life1In…
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Mark 1:1-13
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionMark 1:1-13: Mark’s Gospel opens with John the Baptist calling people to turn from their sins and be baptized. Jesus is baptized by John and is then led by the Spirit into the desert where he is tempted by Satan.Scripture ReadingThe Preaching of John the Baptist(Matthew 3.1-12; Luke 3.1-18; John 1.19-28)1This is the Good News about Jesus…
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Malachi 4:1-6
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionMalachi 4:1-6: The Day of the LORD is described; evildoers will be punished and those who obey the LORD will be saved. Before that day, the prophet Elijah will appear. According to 2 Kings 2:11, Elijah did not die but was taken up to heaven by a whirlwind. Centuries later it was believed that Elijah would return…
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Malachi 3:1-18
God’s Word of JoyIntroductionMalachi 3:1-18: The people had been questioning God’s justice (2:17) and the usefulness of serving God (3:13-15) since those who were evil were getting away with their behavior. God announces that a messenger will come to purify the Temple and the priests. Evildoers will be judged, and the faithful will be declared the LORD’s own.Scripture Reading1 The…
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