Daily Bible Reading—January 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Celebrating Unity in Christ Jesus预览

Introduction

Luke 7:18–35: Earlier this month, on January 10, we read that John the Baptist had been imprisoned by Herod (Luke 3:20). From prison, John sends messengers to ask Jesus if he is the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus tells them to report to John what they have seen and heard. Then Jesus tells the crowd that John is a prophet and the forerunner sent by God (see Luke 1:76–77). Jesus compares those who doubt to a group of quarreling children, saying that some don’t agree with John’s ways because his ways are too strict; yet they don’t like Jesus’s ways because they are not strict enough.

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 7:35

[Jesus said:] “God’s wisdom, however, is shown to be true by all who accept it.”

Reflect

Why do you think John sent the messengers? How does Jesus respond to them and to John? What does his response indicate about his mission and ministry? Jesus says to John’s messengers, “Happy are those who have no doubts about me!” (verse 23). If someone were to ask you about your faith in Jesus, what answer would you give?

Pray

Lord Jesus, I have no doubts about you, and I believe that you are the promised Messiah who has come into the world to proclaim the Good News of God’s love and salvation. In my faith journey, open my eyes and ears to see and hear what you would have me learn. Speak to me, and by the power of your Holy Spirit may I discern your will. To you be honor and glory and praise forever! Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 7:36–50: A woman washes Jesus’s feet with her tears.