Daily Bible Reading – April 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word Of HopeУзор

  

April 8

Introduction

Jesus grieves and prays in Gethsemane in preparation for his betrayal and arrest. His disciples fail to keep watch and fall asleep. Jesus is arrested and brought before the chief priests and the Council where he is accused of blasphemy. The chapter concludes with Peter denying that he knows Jesus.

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 26:64b

[Jesus said:] “From this time on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right side of the Almighty and coming on the clouds of heaven!”

Today’s Reading 

Matthew 26:36-75

Reflect

In today’s reading, several people betray Jesus. What reasons did each one have for doing so? Have you ever betrayed Jesus? If so, how? 

Pray

Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that at times I have betrayed you and turned away from your Word. Forgive me and make me ever aware of your grace, that I may follow your ways. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Victims of scams

Tomorrow’s Reading

Matthew 27:1-26: Jesus is taken to Pilate, the Roman governor.