Today's Reading | January 16, 2025
Luke 5:16–32
Introduction Luke 5:16–32: Jesus heals a man with leprosy, a dreaded skin disease, and news about Jesus spreads widely. A paralyzed man is brought to Jesus. Because of the crowds, the man is lowered by his friends through an opening in the roof. Jesus heals the man and forgives his sins. Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow him,…
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