Daily Bible Reading

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 7:25–53: Jesus continues to speak openly in the Temple, and some of the religious leaders seek to have Jesus arrested. Division arises among the people listening to Jesus. Scripture Reading 25 Some of the people of Jerusalem said, “Isn’t this the man the authorities are trying to kill? 26 Look! He is […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 7:1–24: Jesus returns to Galilee and meets with his brothers, who urge him to go to Judea to attend the Festival of Shelters (also known as the Feast of Booths or Tabernacles). This autumn agricultural celebration commemorated God’s providing for the people during their journey in the desert following […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction Psalm 108: In today’s reading, the writer prays for help while he expresses confidence in God. Verses 7–9 refer to the land of Israel and its neighbors. Shechem was in the territory of Manasseh west of the Jordan River. Sukkoth and Gilead were in the territory of Manasseh east of […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction Psalm 107: Today’s reading speaks of God’s unfailing love by describing God’s saving acts in four instances—coming to the aid of those wandering in the desert, rescuing those suffering in prison, healing the sick and those close to death, and rescuing those in trouble at sea—saving all from their distress. […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction Psalm 57: This psalm is an individual prayer for God’s protection from enemies. It is attributed to David at a time when he was hiding in a cave while running away from King Saul (see 1 Samuel 24). The psalm includes two refrains (verses 5, 11) that attest to the […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction Psalm 51: Today’s reading is a psalm asking for God’s forgiveness, and it is attributed to King David. After David had arranged to have Uriah killed in battle so that he could marry Bathsheba, who was pregnant with David’s child, the prophet Nathan confronted David with his sin (see 2 […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 6:60–71: Today’s reading concludes the discourse that began with verse 25 (see yesterday’s reading). Jesus is aware that there are those in the crowd who will choose to turn away. Jesus says that God’s Spirit gives life, and Simon Peter affirms that Jesus is the Holy One who has […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 6:25–59: The day after Jesus miraculously fed the people, the crowd went looking for him. When they found him, Jesus explained the difference between the manna that their ancestors ate in the desert and the “real bread from heaven.” Yet there were people in the crowd who took issue […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 6:1–24: Jesus crosses Lake Galilee, and a large crowd follows him. A young boy offers his food of five barley loaves and two fish, and Jesus is able to provide enough food for all the people. In the evening the disciples go back across the lake toward Capernaum, and […]

God’s Guiding Word: Love Introduction John 5:19–47: Today’s reading continues with Jesus’s response to the religious leaders who challenge his authority. He speaks of his relationship with God the Father and says that those who believe in him will have eternal life. He refers to the witness of John the Baptist and admonishes the religious […]