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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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…
READ MOREJanuary 27, 2025
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,…
READ MOREJanuary 26, 2025
Colossians 1:15–23
Introduction Colossians 1:15–23: Today’s reading includes a description of the person and work of Christ and concludes with Paul’s exhortation to remain faithful. Today’s Key Verse: Colossians 1:15 Christ is the visible likeness of the invisible God. He is the first-born Son, superior to all created things. Reading 15 Christ is the visible likeness of the invisible God. He is the…
READ MOREJanuary 25, 2025
Colossians 1:1–14
Introduction Colossians 1:1–14: Today we begin the Letter to the Colossians. It opens with the apostle Paul’s greeting and prayer of thanksgiving. Colossae was a small inland city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), about 110 miles east of the port city of Ephesus in the Lycus River valley. Among Paul’s purposes in writing was to warn the Colossians about false…
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John 17:1–26
Introduction John 17:1–26: Today’s reading is often referred to as Jesus’s “High Priestly Prayer,” recorded only in John’s Gospel. After Jesus’s final discourse with his disciples (John 14—16) and just before his betrayal and arrest (John 18), he addresses God in prayer. Jesus acknowledges that he has completed the work God sent him to do, and he prays for his…
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