Daily Bible Reading – April 2022: God’s Renewing Word of HopeSample

April 9

Introduction

Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume for which Judas criticizes her. Jesus affirms Mary’s action and rejects Judas’s interpretation. The reading concludes with the religious leaders making plans to kill Lazarus whom Jesus had raised from death.

Scripture Reading

John 12:1-11

Today’s Key Verse: John 12:8

[Jesus said:] “You will always have poor people with you, but you will not always have me.”

Reflect

The reference to Mary anointing Jesus was noted earlier by the Gospel writer in John 11:2 (see the reading from April 6). What are your thoughts regarding Mary’s action (verse 3)? Regarding Judas’s words (verse 5)? Regarding Jesus’s response (verse7)? Why were the religious leaders making plans to kill Lazarus?

Pray

Lord Jesus, like Mary I seek to serve you with devotion and love. Empower me to serve in ways that advance your kingdom and bring glory to you. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 12:12-36a: Jesus enters Jerusalem in triumph.