Today's Reading | October 5, 2024
Psalm 15
Introduction Psalm 15: This short psalm may have been used in a ceremony as worshipers entered the tabernacle or Temple. It describes what God requires of those who come to him. The psalm begins with a query (verse 1) followed by a response (verses 2–5) and concludes with an affirmation to remain steadfast in doing what God requires. Today’s Key…
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John 15:18-27
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionJohn 15:18-27: Jesus warns his disciples that they will be hated and suffer persecution because they have chosen to believe in and follow him. He promises to send the “Helper"—the Spirit who will come from God the Father and who will reveal the truth about God.Scripture ReadingThe World's Hatred18“If the world hates you, just remember that…
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John 13:1-35
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionJohn 13:1-35: In ancient Jewish society, it was the duty of the servant to wash the master’s feet. In today’s reading, Jesus takes on the role of servant and washes his disciples’ feet. Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas, and he gives his disciples a new commandment about loving one another.Scripture ReadingJesus Washes His Disciples' Feet1It was…
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John 15:1-17
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionJohn 15:1-17: God’s people are sometimes described as a vineyard (see Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 2:21; Ezekiel 19:10-14; Hosea 10:1). Jesus identifies himself as the real vine and his followers as branches connected to the vine. Jesus tells his followers to remain in him so that they bear fruit that endures. Today’s reading concludes with Jesus repeating…
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Luke 4:31-44
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLuke 4:31-44: Today’s reading includes episodes that reflect Jesus carrying out his mission as outlined in his sermon in Nazareth (4:16-19). He heals a man with an evil spirit, heals Simon’s mother-in-law and many others, casts out demons, and preaches in the synagogues.Scripture ReadingA Man with an Evil Spirit(Mark 1.21-28)31Then Jesus went to Capernaum, a town in…
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John 14:15-31
God’s Renewing Word of LoveIntroductionJohn 14:15-31: Today’s reading continues the “Farewell Discourse" or final words of Jesus to his disciples prior to his arrest, trial, and death. Jesus promises his followers that he will send the Holy Spirit to teach and guide them. The reading concludes with Jesus offering his followers his own peace and his promise that he will…
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Luke 4:16-30
God’s Word of LoveIntroductionLuke 4:16-30: Jesus goes to his hometown of Nazareth and attends the synagogue. He reads from the book of the prophet Isaiah and tells the congregation that the prophecy has come true. The people are at first amazed but then become angry at his concluding words. They drag him out of town, intending to kill him by…
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