God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleshipনমুনা
January 10
Introduction
Jesus heals a paralyzed man by forgiving his sins, and the teachers of the Law accuse Jesus of blasphemy. Jesus calls Matthew, a tax collector, to be one of his disciples. Followers of John the Baptist approach Jesus and question him about fasting.
Today’s Key Scripture: Matthew 9:6a
[Jesus said:] “I will prove to you, then, that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”
Today’s Reading
Matthew 9:1-17
Reflect
Sin occurs when people rebel against God and disobey God’s Law. The Law of Moses taught that sins could be taken away by the sacrifice of a young goat on the Day of Atonement (see Leviticus 16:1-22). In Jesus’s day, the teachers of the Law taught that only God could forgive sins. How did the teachers react when Jesus told the paralyzed man that his sins were forgiven?
What was Jesus’s response? What does today’s reading teach you about Jesus?
Pray
Lord Jesus, you have called me to be your disciple. Through you I have received forgiveness of my sins and life everlasting. As I seek your will for my life, strengthen my spirit and fill me with your everlasting love. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Wounded and paralyzed veterans
Tomorrow’s Reading
Matthew 9:18-38: Jesus continues healing people throughout Galilee.
Scripture
About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Life-Giving Word of Discipleship.”
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