Daily Bible Reading—February 2024, God’s Guiding Word: LoveParaugs

# February 5 ## Introduction John 3:22–36: The disciples of John the Baptist speak to him about those who are being baptized by Jesus and following him. John acknowledges that his own ministry must now decrease as the ministry of Jesus increases. ## Today’s Key Verse: John 3:34 The one whom God has sent speaks God’s words, because God gives him the fullness of his Spirit. ## Reflect In today’s reading, the ministries of Jesus and John appear to occur simultaneously. What is John’s reaction to what his disciples tell him? What are your thoughts about John’s words in verses 29 and 30? How are his words an indication of his faithfulness and witness? ## Pray Lord Jesus, I rejoice with you when others accept you as their Savior. Like John the Baptist, my happiness is complete when I hear and obey your voice. Amen. ## Tomorrow’s Reading John 4:1–26: Jesus tells a Samaritan woman that he is the Messiah.