Daily Bible Reading

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction John 1:1-18: Today’s reading is in the form of a prologue or opening hymn that introduces the key themes to John’s Gospel. Jesus is described as the Word who already existed with God and whose life “brought light to people.” John the Baptist is described as one who bore witness […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Luke 2:1-20: Luke’s account of Jesus’s humble birth is set against the backdrop of the political situation at that time. A census had been ordered by Emperor Augustus to regulate the collection of taxes, an indication of Rome’s domination over the people. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem where Jesus […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Luke 1:57-80: Today’s reading picks up the storyline from verse 25. John the Baptist is born and Zechariah is once again able to speak. The Holy Spirit enables him to prophesy concerning his son, and he praises God. Scripture Reading The Birth of John the Baptist 57 The time came for […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Luke 1:26-56: The angel Gabriel is sent by God to Mary of Nazareth to announce that she is favored by God and chosen to be the mother of God’s Son. The angel tells Mary about Elizabeth’s pregnancy, and Mary then visits Elizabeth in Judea. The reading concludes with Mary’s song […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Luke 1:1-25: Luke’s Gospel opens with a prologue in which he sets forth his claim “to write an orderly account” concerning Jesus, and Luke begins by recounting the events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. In today’s reading, the angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah and announces that, even though […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 8:21—9:7: Because King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying on God (8:1-15), today’s reading includes Isaiah’s warning of the Assyrian attack and God’s coming judgment against Judah. After a time of trouble is foretold, Isaiah speaks words of hope about the coming of a […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 8:1-20: Isaiah’s wife bears him a son, and the LORD tells the prophet Isaiah to give his newborn son a name that symbolizes that the kings of Israel and Syria will be destroyed quickly by their Assyrian foes (verse 3). But because Ahaz still prefers to seek an alliance […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 7:1-25: King Ahaz ruled Judah (southern kingdom) from 735-715 B.C., and King Pekah ruled the northern kingdom of Israel from 752-732 B.C.  Between 735 and 732 B.C., Israel and Syria invaded Judah (2 Kings 15:27—16:20; 2 Chronicles 28:1-27). At first Pekah and King Rezin of Syria tried to force […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Isaiah 38:1-20 [21-22]: Hezekiah was the twelfth king of the southern kingdom of Judah. His time as king was notable for its religious reforms and steadfast resistance against the powerful Assyrian Empire. Today’s reading narrates a time when Hezekiah became ill and prayed for healing. The prophet Isaiah assures Hezekiah […]

God’s Word of Wisdom Introduction Psalm 75: In today’s reading the psalm writer expresses trust in God’s judgment and acknowledges that God judges with fairness. Scripture Reading God the Judge 75 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks to you!    We proclaim how great you are    and tell of the wonderful things you have done. 2 “I […]