Thola i AppDaily Bible Reading – April 2023 God’s Saving Word: HopeIsampula
April 2
Introduction
Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a humble donkey, to the cheers of the crowd. Then he enters the Temple, drives out the moneychangers, and heals people. In so doing, he angers the religious leaders. Today’s reading concludes with Jesus cursing a fig tree to symbolize God’s wrath against those who oppose Jesus’s teachings. (See Jeremiah 8:12-13 in which a withered fig tree symbolizes God’s judgment.)
Scripture Reading
Matthew 21:1-22
Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 21:9b
“Praise to David’s Son! God bless him who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise be to God!”
Reflect
Why do Jesus’s actions pose a threat to the status quo of the temple community? How do his actions demonstrate the coming of God’s Kingdom and restoration of true worship? Has a situation ever occurred in your community of faith that threatened the status quo? What was the outcome?
Pray
Loving God, be present in our communities of faith as we honor and worship you. Praise be to you, Lord God!In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Matthew 21:23-46: Jesus tells two stories about who will enter the Kingdom of God.
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Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Hope.” [Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the Good News Translation.]
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