Today's Reading | September 21, 2025
Ecclesiastes 3:1–15
Introduction Ecclesiastes 3:1–15: The book of Ecclesiastes represents a search for meaning in life and contains the thoughts of “the Philosopher” (sometimes also called the Teacher or Preacher) usually identified as King Solomon, who reflected deeply on how short and contradictory human life is. For the next four days we will be reading excepts from Ecclesiastes. Today’s reading affirms that…
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1 John 1:1–10
Introduction 1 John 1:1–10: The First Letter of John has two main purposes: to encourage its readers to live in fellowship with God and Jesus Christ, and to warn them against false teachings that would destroy this fellowship. Today’s reading describes how God’s Word of life (Jesus) came to earth and was witnessed by those who saw, heard, and touched…
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John 13:21–35
Introduction John 13:21–35: Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas, and he gives his disciples a new commandment about loving one another. Today’s Key Verse: John 13:34 [Jesus said:] “And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Reading 22 The disciples looked at one another, completely puzzled about…
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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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