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Daily Bible Reading — Sustained by God’s Word of Joy

DAY 26 OF 31

  

December 26

Introduction

Today’s reading picks up the storyline from verse 21. Mary and Joseph perform the ceremony of purification and bring Jesus to Jerusalem to be dedicated to the Lord. At the Temple, they encounter Simeon and Anna, two elderly and devout people who testify to God’s faithfulness in speaking about Jesus. After completing everything required by the Law, Mary and Joseph return to Nazareth with Jesus. The chapter concludes with the account of Jesus, at age 12, debating with the Jewish teachers in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Today’s Scripture: Luke 2:40

The child grew and became strong; he was full of wisdom, and God’s blessings were upon him.

Today’s Reading 

Luke 2:22-52

Reflect

Leviticus 12 outlines the purification ritual for women after childbirth which Mary and Joseph follow according to the Law of Moses. Mary and Joseph’s sacrifice of two doves or pigeons (verse 24) indicates their status as poor. In what ways do we offer sacrifices today? How are Simeon and Anna described? For what were they waiting (verses 25-26, 38)? What does Simeon say to Mary (verses 34-35)? Upon hearing his words, what might Mary have thought? Reread verses 41-52. Why did Jesus stay behind in Jerusalem? What did the teachers think of him? Why were his parents astonished when they found him? 

Pray

Lord God, you keep your promises, and your promised Messiah has come to bring us your salvation. He is the light who reveals your will for us.  Help me to grow in the knowledge of you and do what is pleasing in your sight. Glory to you, O Lord! Amen.

Prayer Concern

The elderly

Tomorrow’s Reading

Titus 1:1-16: The apostle Paul reminds Titus of the work to be done in Crete.

Scripture

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About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading — Sustained by God’s Word of Joy

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 “Sustained by God’s Word of Joy.”

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We would like to thank American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/