Daily Bible Reading–January 2021 God's Word of LifeNäide

January 12

Introduction

John the Baptist sends messengers to ask Jesus if he is the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus tells them to report to John what they have seen and heard. Then Jesus tells the crowd that John is a prophet and the forerunner sent by God. Jesus compares those who doubt to a group of quarreling children, saying that some don’t agree with John’s ways because they are too strict, yet they don’t like Jesus’s ways because they aren’t strict enough.

Today's Scripture Reading 

Luke 7:18-35

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 7:35

[Jesus said:] “God’s wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it.”

Reflect

How does Jesus respond to John’s messengers? What does his response indicate about his mission and ministry? Jesus says to John’s messengers, “Happy are those who have no doubts about me!” (verse 23). If someone were to ask you about your faith in Jesus, what answer would you give? 

Pray

Lord Jesus, I have no doubts about you, and I believe you are the promised Messiah who has come into the world to bring the Good News of God’s love and salvation. In my faith journey, open my eyes and ears to see and hear what you would have me learn. Speak to me and, by the power of your Holy Spirit, may I discern your will. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Messengers

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 7:36-50: A woman washes Jesus’s feet with her tears.