Daily Bible Reading – April 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word Of HopeSample

April 9

Introduction

Jesus is taken to Pilate, the Roman governor, where he is questioned. Pilate brings Jesus before a crowd and offers them the choice of freeing a criminal or freeing Jesus. The crowd calls for Jesus to be crucified, and Pilate sentences Jesus to death. Meanwhile, Judas hangs himself.

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 27:26b

After [Pilate] had Jesus whipped, he handed him over to be crucified.

Today’s Reading 

Matthew 27:1-26

Reflect

Reread verse 24. Pilate washed his hands to claim that he was innocent of sentencing Jesus to death. He wanted to show that it was the people’s decision to put Jesus to death, not his, though the execution could not have happened without his final approval. Can you think of a time when you failed to take responsibility for something you knew was wrong but allowed to happen anyway?

Pray

Holy God, forgive me for the times when I have failed to take responsibility for my sins—for times when I looked to my own interests instead of what you would have me do. Embrace me with your love and grace and guide me in the way of your truth. Amen. 

Prayer Concern

Those who suffer injustice

Tomorrow’s Reading

Matthew 27:27-56: Jesus is crucified.