Daily Bible Reading— April 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Assurance of Hope in Christ JesusSample

Introduction

John 11:28–44: Today’s reading concludes the story of the death and raising of Lazarus. Jesus weeps when he arrives at the tomb. After praying to the Father, Jesus calls Lazarus out of the tomb and instructs the onlookers to remove Lazarus’s burial cloths.

Today’s Key Verse: John 11:40

Jesus said to [Martha], “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believed?”

Reflect

Mary’s words in verse 32 echo those of Martha in verse 21. What do their words indicate about their faith in Jesus? How do you demonstrate your faith in Jesus? What was Jesus’s prayer (verses 41–42)? What promise is given in verse 40?

Pray

Holy Jesus, I place my faith in you, knowing that you offer me life everlasting. I believe you have come into the world to make God known and to reveal God’s glory. Amen.

And now, join us in praising God that hundreds of thousands of Muslims and Hindus in South Asia are coming to Christ. Lord God, thanks to the generous support of Bible-A-Month Partners, Bibles and audio Bibles are introducing people to Jesus in some of the poorest countries around the world. In South Asia, despite persecution, more and more people from other faiths are deciding to follow Christ. Praise to you, Holy God, that these resources, along with the JESUS Film, are giving people all over the world the opportunity to put their faith in the Lord. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 11:45–57: The religious leaders make plans to kill Jesus.