Today's Reading | July 29, 2025
Genesis 48:1–22
Introduction Genesis 48:1–22: In blessing Manasseh and Ephraim, Jacob bestows on his grandsons a status equal to his own sons and thus legitimizes their descendants to be numbered among the twelve tribes of Israel (see Numbers 26; Joshua 13—19). Jacob crosses his hands, placing his right hand on the head of Ephraim, Joseph’s younger son, and his left hand on…
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October 10, 2022
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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2 Corinthians 3:1-18
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroduction2 Corinthians 3:1-18: In today’s reading, Paul continues to discuss his relationship with the church at Corinth. In response to the church’s demand that he present letters of recommendation as proof of his apostleship, Paul tells them that they themselves are the letter written with the Spirit of God and written on the…
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Luke 8:40-56
God’s Word of LifeIntroductionLuke 8:40-56: Jesus returns to the other side of the lake and is back in Jewish territory where he is met by a large crowd. An official from the local synagogue begs Jesus to heal his daughter. Within the crowd is a woman who seeks to be healed; she approaches Jesus and touches his cloak.Scripture ReadingJairus' Daughter…
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2 Corinthians 2:12-17
God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusIntroduction2 Corinthians 2:12-17: Today’s reading begins with Paul describing his visit to Troas, a major seaport city located in the northwest corner of Asia Minor. He then describes the victory believers through Christ experience.Scripture ReadingPaul's Anxiety in Troas12 When I arrived in Troas to preach the Good News about Christ, I found that…
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