Today's Reading | April 21, 2026
1 Peter 4:1–19
Introduction 1 Peter 4:1–19: Christians are called to live their lives surrendered to God’s will. Each member of God’s family is equipped with gifts, but being faithful to Christ means using those gifts to serve others in love. Suffering as a Christian may be a painful test. Still, followers are exhorted to be glad that they are sharing Christ’s sufferings.…
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Galatians 5:16–26
Introduction Galatians 5:16–26: In today’s reading, Paul tells the Galatians to let the Spirit direct their lives. He compares what human nature does with what the Spirit produces. Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 5:22–23a GNT The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. Read 16 What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and…
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Galatians 5:1–15
Introduction Galatians 5:1–15: Paul reminds the Galatians that Christ has set them free from slavery to sin and the Law. He warns them about those who are seeking to convince them that male Gentile Christians must be circumcised and start to follow Jewish practices. Instead, what matters is faith working through love. Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 5:1a GNT Freedom is…
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Galatians 4:21–31
Introduction Galatians 4:21–31: Drawing upon the example of Abraham’s two sons by Hagar and Sarah, Paul demonstrates that anyone who seeks to be subject to the Law is a slave like Hagar and her son, but those who have faith in Christ are like the descendants of Sarah because she was the mother of Isaac, the child born according to…
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Galatians 4:8–20
Introduction Galatians 4:8–20: Paul is deeply worried that other people have turned the Galatians away from what he has taught. Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 4:8 GNT In the past you did not know God, and so you were slaves of beings who are not gods. Read 8 In the past you did not know God, and so you were slaves of…
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Galatians 3:15—4:7
Introduction Galatians 3:15—4:7: Paul uses the example of Abraham to demonstrate that it is faith in Christ that makes one a child of God and so also a descendant of Abraham and an heir to God’s promises. He contrasts dependence on obeying the Law with a life of faith that is dependent on God’s promises. Paul assures the Galatians that,…
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Galatians 3:1–14
Introduction Galatians 3:1–14: Paul continues his discussion of what it means to be saved by faith (see 2:15–21 from yesterday’s reading). In today’s reading, Paul argues that those who depend on obeying the Law live under a curse because no one can follow it perfectly. Jesus took the place of all people and died under a curse so that all…
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