Daily Bible Reading—January 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Celebrating Unity in Christ JesusНамуна
Introduction
Luke 3:21–38: After Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends upon him in the form of a dove, and a voice from heaven declares Jesus to be God’s Son. The remainder of today’s reading traces Jesus’s ancestry all the way back to Adam and to God.
Today’s Key Verse: Luke 3:22b
[A voice from heaven said:] “You are my own dear Son. I am pleased with you.”
Reflect
Today’s reading begins with Jesus’s baptism and a voice from heaven declaring Jesus as God’s “own dear Son” (verse 22). In the unfolding of Jesus’s identity, Luke’s genealogy traces Jesus’s ancestry to show that Jesus is the Son of God. Family roots were important to the Jewish people, and they believed that the Messiah would come from the family of David (Isaiah 11:1–10). Note that David is mentioned in verse 31. What is the significance about the way Luke outlines Jesus’s ancestry? You may wish to compare Luke’s genealogy with Matthew’s version (Matthew 1:1–17).
Pray
Lord Jesus, you are indeed God’s Son, the promised Messiah. I acknowledge you as my Lord and Savior through whom I have received salvation and forgiveness of my sins. Guide me each day in my journey in faith as I seek to follow you and live according to your teachings. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Luke 4:1–15: The Devil tempts Jesus.
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 the day's passage will all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month and explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Celebrating Unity in Christ Jesus"
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