Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of HopeSample

April 10

Introduction

Jesus describes the coming of God’s reign that raises questions about its timing in human history. He speaks of God’s presence at work in the world and the need for faithfulness. He references the story of Noah (Genesis 6—9) and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah during the days of Lot (Genesis 19) and speaks of his own destiny which will involve suffering (verse 25). Scholars have described Jesus’s concluding statement (verse 37) as the final manifestation of God’s reign when the Roman Empire will be reduced like vultures feeding on a corpse. (Some translators render “vultures” as “buzzards.” In both cases the reference is to “eagles” and is understood to refer to the Roman army which had an eagle as its symbol.)

Today’s Scripture: Luke 17:21b (GNT)

[Jesus said:] “…the Kingdom of God is within you.”

Today’s Reading 

Luke 17:20-37

Reflect

What did the Pharisees ask of Jesus (verse 20)? What was his response? In what ways do you discern God’s work in the world today? What is your understanding of Jesus’s words, “the kingdom of God is within you” (verse 21b)?

Pray

Almighty God, open my eyes, heart, and mind to your work in the world today. Keep me strong in faith to bear witness to your acts of love and salvation as I await Jesus coming again. Amen.

Prayer Concern 

Those seeking to deepen their faith

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 18:1-17: Jesus teaches about prayer by means of two parables.