Daily Bible Reading – February 2022: God’s Renewing Word of LoveНамуна

February 14

Introduction

Jesus again tells the disciples about how they will suffer. He says that he is returning to God the Father but will send the Holy Spirit who will lead them and reveal the truth about God.

Scripture Reading

John 16:1-15

Today’s Key Verse: John 16:15

[Jesus said:] “All that my Father has is mine; that is why I said that the Spirit will take what I give him and tell it to you.”

Reflect

Because of what Jesus has said, how are the disciples feeling (verse 6)? Why does Jesus tell the disciples that it is better for him to go away (verse 7)? How does Jesus describe the work of the Holy Spirit (verses 13, 14)? In what ways have you experienced the work of the Holy Spirit in your life?

Pray

Lord Jesus, thank you for sending the Holy Spirit to lead and guide me each day and to reveal to me the truth about God. Because you have sent the Holy Spirit, I trust that you are with me each day as I continue in my journey in faith. Amen.

And now, join us in giving thanks for the completion of the first full Bible in a sign language: Gracious God, we lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving that after nearly four decades of work the very first full Bible in American Sign Language—the language of around 408,000 people—was completed last year. We also thank you that translation work in 16 sign languages, used by 2.1 million Deaf people, enabled this population to receive their first or additional Scripture portions in 2020. May this accomplishment encourage the work of sign language translators in other countries throughout the world. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 16:16-24: Jesus prepares his disciples for his impending suffering and death.