Daily Bible Reading - January 9th, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - January 9th, 2022 | American Bible Society: Ephesians 5:1-20: Paul uses the images of darkness and light to contrast a former way of life with new life as God’s people. People who belong to the light are encouraged to live in a way that pleases God.

Why Must I Share The Joy of Jesus? | FaithWriters

Why Must I Share The Joy of Jesus? | FaithWriters

A. W. PINK COLLECTION SPIRITUAL GROWTH

A. W. PINK COLLECTION SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Daily Bible Reading - January 2nd, 2022 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - January 2nd, 2022 | American Bible Society: Ephesians 1:15-23: In today’s reading, Paul prays that the Holy Spirit will help make the Ephesians wise and understand what it means to know God. He reminds them that God’s great power is at work in those who believe. The chapter concludes with Paul affirming that the church is the body of Christ and that Christ is the head of the church and “supreme Lord over all things” (verse 22).

Daily Bible Reading - December 26th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - December 26th, 2021 | American Bible Society: Luke 2:21-52: Today’s reading picks up the storyline from verse 20. Jesus is named and circumcised on the eighth day according to the Law of Moses (see Leviticus 12:3) to indicate belonging to the Lord and as a sign of the covenant God made with Abraham (see Genesis 17:11-12). Mary and Joseph perform the ceremony of purification and bring Jesus to Jerusalem to be dedicated to the Lord. At the Temple, they encounter Simeon and Anna, two elderly and devout people who testify to God’s faithfulness in speaking about Jesus. After completing everything required by the Law, Mary and Joseph return to Nazareth with Jesus. The chapter concludes with the account of Jesus, at age 12, debating with the Jewish teachers in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Daily Bible Reading - December 19th, 2021 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - December 19th, 2021 | American Bible Society: John 1:1-18: Today’s reading is in the form of a prologue or opening hymn that introduces the key themes to John’s Gospel. Jesus is described as the Word who already existed with God and whose life “brought light to people.” John the Baptist is described as one who bore witness to the light.