Today's Reading | March 21, 2026
Deuteronomy 7:1–11
Introduction Deuteronomy 7:1–11: Moses reminds the people that they belong to the Lord. He tells them that the Lord will drive out the seven nations that inhabit the land the Israelites are to occupy. He reminds them of the Lord’s love and exhorts them to obey God’s laws. Today’s Key Verse: Deuteronomy 7:6a GNT [Moses said:] “You belong to the…
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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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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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