Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading – April 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word Of HopeSýnishorn
April 9
Introduction
Jesus is taken to Pilate, the Roman governor, where he is questioned. Pilate brings Jesus before a crowd and offers them the choice of freeing a criminal or freeing Jesus. The crowd calls for Jesus to be crucified, and Pilate sentences Jesus to death. Meanwhile, Judas hangs himself.
Today’s Scripture: Matthew 27:26b
After [Pilate] had Jesus whipped, he handed him over to be crucified.
Today’s Reading
Matthew 27:1-26
Reflect
Reread verse 24. Pilate washed his hands to claim that he was innocent of sentencing Jesus to death. He wanted to show that it was the people’s decision to put Jesus to death, not his, though the execution could not have happened without his final approval. Can you think of a time when you failed to take responsibility for something you knew was wrong but allowed to happen anyway?
Pray
Holy God, forgive me for the times when I have failed to take responsibility for my sins—for times when I looked to my own interests instead of what you would have me do. Embrace me with your love and grace and guide me in the way of your truth. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who suffer injustice
Tomorrow’s Reading
Matthew 27:27-56: Jesus is crucified.
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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 Hope.”
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