Today's Reading | July 13, 2025
Genesis 37:1–11
Introduction Genesis 37:1–11: This chapter turns to the story of Jacob’s son Joseph, which is the focus of the rest of Genesis, apart from chapter 38. Joseph is Jacob’s favorite, and this sets the stage for the conflict between Joseph and his brothers. When Joseph tells his brothers his dreams, they become jealous of him. Today’s Key Verse: Genesis 37:3a…
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Luke 6:17–26
Introduction Luke 6:17–26: Many people throughout the region come to Jesus for healing, and Jesus begins to teach the crowd who had come to hear him speak. Today’s reading begins with what is sometimes referred to as the “Sermon on the Plain” (in contrast to the “Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew’s Gospel). Many of the teachings in today’s reading,…
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Luke 6:6–16
Introduction Luke 6:6–16: Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath. This action angers the religious leaders who are looking for a reason to accuse Jesus of wrongdoing. Jesus chooses his twelve apostles, and many people throughout the region come to Jesus for healing. Jesus begins to teach the crowd that had come to hear him speak. Today’s Key Verse: Luke…
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Luke 5:33—6:5
Introduction Luke 5:33—6:5: Jesus responds with a parable to people who question him about fasting. He is then questioned by the religious leaders about observing the Sabbath. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 6:5 And Jesus concluded, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Reading 33 Some people said to Jesus, “The disciples of John fast frequently and offer prayers, and…
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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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Luke 5:1–11
Introduction Luke 5:1–11: Jesus teaches people gathered on the shore of Lake Gennesaret (the Sea of Galilee). Then he tells Simon, a fisherman, to venture out into deeper water and let down his nets. Simon and his partners are amazed at the large catch of fish. They leave everything and follow Jesus. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 5:3b Jesus sat in…
READ MOREJanuary 14, 2025
Luke 4:31–44
Introduction Luke 4:31–44: Today’s reading includes episodes that reflect Jesus carrying out his mission as outlined in his sermon in Nazareth (4:16–19 from yesterday’s reading). He heals a man with an evil spirit, heals Simon’s mother-in-law and many others, casts out demons, and preaches in the synagogues. Today’s Key Verse: Luke 4:43 [Jesus said:] “I must preach the Good News…
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