Today's Reading | December 9, 2024
Revelation 1:1–20
Introduction Revelation 1:1–20: The Revelation to John was written at a time when Christians were being persecuted because of their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. The writer’s main concern was to give his readers hope and encouragement and to urge them to remain faithful during times of suffering. Revelation is one of the most famous examples of a kind…
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2 Corinthians 5:11-21
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroduction2 Corinthians 5:11-21: Paul reminds the Corinthians that God has made the way for all human beings to be his friends, through Christ, and that all who follow Christ have died to sin and have been given new life.Scripture ReadingFriendship with God through Christ11We know what it means to fear the Lord, and…
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Luke 9:28-45
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionLuke 9:28-45: Jesus takes three disciples with him up to a high mountain where he is transfigured, or changed into a divine figure, and they see him with Moses and Elijah. Following Jesus’s descent from the mountain, he is asked to heal a boy with an evil spirit. Jesus expresses his frustration over the people’s lack of…
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2 Corinthians 4:16—5:10
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroduction2 Corinthians 4:16—5:10: Paul says that eternal glory awaits those who suffer for the sake of the gospel, and he assures the Corinthians that all who follow Jesus will be given new life and new spiritual bodies. He compares life on earth to a journey; our human bodies are like tents that we…
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Luke 9:18-27
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionLuke 9:18-27: Jesus questions his disciples about his identity, and Peter declares him to be the Messiah. Jesus speaks to the disciples for the first time about his forthcoming suffering and death and teaches them about discipleship and what being his follower entails.Scripture ReadingPeter's Declaration about Jesus(Matthew 16.13-19; Mark 8.27-29)18One day when Jesus was praying alone, the…
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2 Corinthians 4:1-15
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroduction2 Corinthians 4:1-15: Paul says that God’s message is available for all to receive and experience. He says that those who don’t see it are lost in the darkness of this world. Yet God’s light is able to cast out darkness and shine in our hearts. He compares those with the knowledge of…
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Luke 9:1-17
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionLuke 9:1-17: Jesus gives his disciples power and sends them out to preach and heal. He gives them instructions, and they go through all the villages preaching the Good News. Herod hears what is happening and is confused. [The Herod mentioned here is Herod Antipas, who was governor of Galilee from 4 B.C. to A.D. 39. He…
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