Daily Bible Reading—January 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Celebrating Unity in Christ JesusMuestra

Introduction

Luke 5:33—6:5: Jesus responds with a parable to people who question him about fasting. He is then questioned by the religious leaders about observing the Sabbath.

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 6:5

And Jesus concluded, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”

Reflect

Reread Luke 5:34–35. Jesus is referring to himself when he speaks of the bridegroom. What is your understanding of what Jesus is teaching in this passage? The Pharisees considered picking grain on the Sabbath to be work and a violation of the Sabbath law (Deuteronomy 5:1–14). It was the custom in Israel to leave some grain unharvested so hungry travelers could pick it as they passed by a field (Deuteronomy 24:19–22). In today’s reading, Jesus recalls the time when the priest Ahimelech offered to provide the sacred bread for David and his men (1 Samuel 21:1–6). According to the Law (Leviticus 24:8–9), only the priests (descendants of Aaron from the tribe of Levi) were allowed to eat the holy bread. How does Jesus respond when questioned by the Pharisees (6:2–5)? What are your thoughts about Jesus’s response?

Pray

Lord Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath, I worship and praise you. You are the true bread of life and by your Word I am nourished each day. Surround and embrace me in your precious love. As I grow in knowledge of you, guide me each day by your teachings. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 6:6–16: Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath, chooses his twelve apostles, and heals and teaches many people.