Today's Reading | April 2, 2025
John 8:21–30
Introduction John 8:21–30: In the debate between Jesus and his opponents, they continue to question him about who his father is, and Jesus draws upon God’s divine name, “I Am Who I Am” (verse 28; see Exodus 3:14) to define his connection to God his Father. Today’s Key Verse: John 8:28a [Jesus said:] “When you lift up the Son of…
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Introduction Mark 7:1–13: Jesus is confronted by Pharisees and scribes who had come from Jerusalem. They question him about matters pertaining to ritual purity, and Jesus admonishes them for rejecting God’s law. Today’s Key Verse: Mark 7:8 [Jesus said:] “You put aside God’s commands and obey human teachings.” Reading 7 Some Pharisees and teachers of the Law who had come from…
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