Today's Reading | April 4, 2025
John 8:48–59
Introduction John 8:48–59: In his confrontation with the religious leaders, Jesus states that his actions honor God, and he once again invokes God’s Divine Name. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:51 [Jesus said:] “I am telling you the truth: whoever obeys my teaching will never die.” Reading 48 They asked Jesus, “Were we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan…
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Mark 16:1-20
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