Today's Reading | December 5, 2024
Malachi 1:1–14
Introduction Malachi 1:1–14: The readings for the next four days will be from the book of the prophet Malachi, which was written around 470–440 B.C. after the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Jerusalem and the Temple had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. Following the defeat of the Babylonians by the Persians in 538 B.C., the Temple…
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John 6:60-71
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Ephesians 5:1-20
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John 6:25-59
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Ephesians 4:17-32
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John 6:1-24
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Ephesians 4:1-16
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroductionEphesians 4:1-16: Paul encourages the followers of Christ to live in unity based on their oneness in faith. God’s people have been given special gifts to prepare them for the work of Christian service and to build up communities of faith through love.Scripture ReadingThe Unity of the Body1I urge you, then—I who am…
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