Today's Reading | January 10, 2025
Luke 3:1–20
Introduction Luke 3:1–20: John preaches in the desert, preparing people for the coming of God’s chosen one, Jesus. He warns the people to repent of their sins, and he speaks about how God wants people to live. The reading concludes with a reference to John being imprisoned by Herod, the ruler of Galilee, for reprimanding Herod about marrying his brother’s…
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October 10, 2022
Hosea 11:1-11
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 11:1-11: God’s love for Israel is compared to a parent’s love for a child. A time of exile is predicted prior to the people being reconciled to God.Scripture ReadingGod's Love for His Rebellious People1 The Lord says,“When Israel was a child, I loved himand called him out of Egypt as my son.2But the more…
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John 12:36b-50
John 12:36b-50IntroductionJohn 12:36b-50: Even though Jesus had performed miracles in the presence of the people, there were those who did not believe in him. The reading concludes with a summary of Jesus’s teachings and affirms that Jesus came to offer believers eternal life.Scripture Reading37Even though he had performed all these miracles in their presence, they did not believe in him,…
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Hosea 9:17—10:15
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 9:17—10:15: Hosea describes the consequences of the people’s sinfulness, and the LORD pronounces judgment on the people.Scripture ReadingThe Prophet Speaks about Israel17The God I serve will reject his people, because they have not listened to him. They will become wanderers among the nations.1The people of Israel were like a grapevine that was full of…
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John 12:12-36a
God’s Renewing Word of HopeIntroductionJohn 12:12-36a: Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem is compared to a humble king as described in Zechariah 9:9, which is quoted in verse 15. The crowd greets him with palm branches and with praises. Some Greeks were also in Jerusalem at the time and ask to see Jesus. Today’s reading concludes with Jesus speaking about his death,…
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Hosea 9:1-16
God’s Word of Mercy and ForgivenessIntroductionHosea 9:1-16: Today’s reading begins with Hosea’s speech in which he foretells of Israel’s punishment. The LORD’s judgment and the consequences of the people’s sinfulness are described.Scripture ReadingHosea Announces Punishment for Israel1People of Israel, stop celebrating your festivals like pagans. You have turned away from your God and have been unfaithful to him. All over…
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John 12:1-11
God’s Renewing Word of HopeIntroductionJohn 12:1-11: Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume for which Judas criticizes her. Jesus affirms Mary’s action and rejects Judas’s interpretation. The reading concludes with the religious leaders making plans to kill Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from death.Scripture ReadingJesus Is Anointed at Bethany(Matthew 26.6-13; Mark 14.3-9)1Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, the…
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