Daily Bible Reading— April 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Assurance of Hope in Christ JesusSample

Introduction

Luke 22:1–30: The religious leaders seek to put Jesus to death, and Judas agrees to betray Jesus. Jesus prepares to eat the Passover meal with his disciples, and he announces that his betrayer is at the table. The disciples argue as to who among them should be thought of as the greatest.

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 22:27b

[Jesus said:] “I am among you as one who serves.”

Reflect

Reread verses 17–20. In ancient Israel, the bond between God and Israel was ratified with the blood of a sacrificial animal (see Exodus 24:8). What is your understanding of Jesus’s words and his reference to “God’s new covenant” sealed with Jesus’s blood? What does Jesus say to the disciples when they begin to argue?

Pray

Lord Jesus, with your holy and precious blood you have sealed God’s new covenant with us. I thank and praise you for your sacrificial love. Grant me a servant’s heart and teach me to serve with humility, reflecting your love and giving honor and glory to you. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 22:31–71: Jesus goes to the Mount of Olives to pray.