Today's Reading | May 1, 2026
Ezekiel 1:1—2:1
Introduction Ezekiel 1:1—2:1: Today we begin reading excerpts from the book of Ezekiel. A unique feature of this prophetic book is that it is written in the first person. All of Ezekiel’s visions, prophecies, and actions are described from his point of view. Ezekiel was a priest (and prophet) who lived in exile in Babylon during the period before and…
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Acts 13:42–52
Introduction Acts 13:42–52: Paul and Barnabas are invited to return to the synagogue in Antioch, and many Gentiles receive their message with joy. Others, however, seek to expel them from their region. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 13:47 GNT [Paul and Barnabas said:] “This is the commandment that the Lord has given us: ‘I have made you a light for the…
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Acts 13:26–41
Introduction Acts 13:26–41: Paul continues his message to the people in Antioch and proclaims the Good News about Jesus. In verses 33 and 34, Paul quotes from Psalm 2:7 and Isaiah 55:3, pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Scriptures. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 13:32–33a GNT [Paul said]: “We are here to bring the Good News to you: what…
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Acts 13:13–25
Introduction Acts 13:13–25: Paul and his companions continue their missionary journey and arrive in Antioch in Pisidia, a Roman colony in Asia Minor (modern Turkey). Paul delivers an important speech that outlines the history of salvation, beginning with God’s deliverance of the ancestors of the people of Israel from their bondage in Egypt. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 13:23 GNT [Paul…
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Acts 13:1–12
Introduction Acts 13:1–12: This chapter begins the account of the first of Saul’s (later known as Paul) three missionary journeys to spread the Good News to the Gentiles. Saul and Barnabas are chosen and sent to Seleucia (on the Mediterranean coast of Syria) and Cyprus. They encounter opposition from the governor’s magician, and the magician is struck blind. Today’s Key…
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Galatians 6:1–18
Introduction Galatians 6:1–18: Paul gives the Galatians instructions for living in community, instructing them to “obey the law of Christ.” He concludes his letter by warning them again about those who are advocating circumcision, emphasizing that what is important is being a “new creature” based on faith in Christ Jesus. Today’s Key Verse: Galatians 6:2 GNT Help carry one another’s…
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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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