Today's Reading | July 31, 2025
Genesis 50:15–26
Introduction Genesis 50:15–26: After Jacob is buried, everyone returns to Egypt and Joseph reassures his brothers that he will take care of them and their families. Joseph dies in Egypt at the age of 110. Today’s reading concludes the book of Genesis. The relocation of Jacob’s descendants to Egypt sets the stage for the events in the book of Exodus,…
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John 13:1–20
Introduction John 13:1–20: Today’s reading is set during Jesus’s farewell meal with his disciples prior to his arrest and trial. In ancient Jewish society, it was the duty of the servant to wash the master’s feet. Here we read of Jesus taking on the role of servant and washing the feet of his disciples. Today’s Key Verse: John 13:15 [Jesus…
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Colossians 4:2–18
Introduction Colossians 4:2–18: The apostle Paul reminds the Colossians to be persistent in prayer and encourages them to treat non-believers in a way that demonstrates Christian love. He concludes the letter with personal greetings to the community of believers. Today’s Key Verse: Colossians 4:2 Be persistent in prayer, and keep alert as you pray, giving thanks to God. Reading 2 Be…
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Colossians 3:5–17
Introduction Colossians 3:5–17: In today’s reading, the apostle Paul reminds the Colossians that they are people of God, united as a community bound by love. He admonishes the people to get rid of all habits that are aligned with “the old self” in order to “put on the new self.” Today’s Key Verse: Colossians 3:17 Everything you do or say,…
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Colossians 2:20—3:4
Introduction Colossians 2:20—3:4: In today’s reading, the apostle Paul reminds the Colossians that they have been “set free from the ruling spirits of the universe” because they have “died with Christ” (2:20) and have been “raised to life with Christ” (3:1). What he says about obeying certain rules builds on his argument in 2:16–19 from yesterday’s reading and may refer…
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Colossians 2:1–19
Introduction Colossians 2:1–19: The apostle Paul warns the Colossians not to let anyone deceive them with false arguments. He encourages them to remain strong in faith, rooted in Christ Jesus, and to set their hearts and minds on the enduring things of heaven, putting aside earthly desires. The opening verse mentions that Paul has also worked for the people in…
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Colossians 1:24–29
Introduction Colossians 1:24–29: The apostle Paul describes how he has suffered for the sake of the gospel and affirms that his task, as a servant of the church, is to proclaim God’s message. Today’s Key Verse: Colossians 1:27a, c God’s plan is to make known his secret to his people, … and the secret is that Christ is in you,…
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