Daily Bible Reading—February 2024, God’s Guiding Word: LoveSample
February 22
Introduction
John 8:31–59: Jesus’s opponents claim Abraham as their father (verse 39), and today’s reading focuses on the debate over their claim as children of Abraham and Jesus’s claim that God is his Father. In this confrontation, Jesus declares his opponents to be children of the devil, and the religious leaders accuse Jesus of having a demon in him.
Today’s Key Verse: John 8:31, 32
So Jesus said to those who believed in him, “If you obey my teaching, you are really my disciples; you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.”
Reflect
Reread verses 31 and 32. What does being set free by the truth that Jesus speaks of mean to you? In today’s reading, Jesus says, “Before Abraham was born, ‘I Am’” (verse 58). God’s divine name, “I AM,” was first revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14), and Jesus’s use of the name, as noted in yesterday’s reading (8:23–29), connects him to aspects of God’s nature and so identifies himself with God. How does Jesus’s use of the divine name underscore his argument with his opponents? What does Jesus’s use of the divine name mean to you?
Pray
Lord Jesus, your Word is truth, and you have promised eternal life to all who obey your teachings. Teach me to be obedient to your will and give glory and honor to you. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
John 9:1–12: Jesus heals a man born blind.
Scripture
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Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by today’s passage all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Love.”
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