Daily Bible Reading – September 2023, God’s Saving Word: WisdomSample

September 17

Introduction

Certain religious leaders continue to challenge Jesus’s authority and question him about the Messiah. A teacher of the Law seeks to trap Jesus by asking him to state what he believes is the greatest commandment.

Scripture Reading

Matthew 22:34-46

Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 22:37

Jesus answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’”

Reflect

How did Jesus respond to the teacher of the Law who questioned him about the greatest commandment? Do you have any faith-related questions? If so, to whom or where do you turn to seek answers?

Pray

Lord God, I seek to love you with all my heart, soul, and mind and to love my neighbor as myself. May all I do and say today reflect my love for you and a love for others as you have taught. In Jesus’s name, I pray, Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Matthew 25:1-13: By means of a parable, Jesus teaches about being watchful and ready to greet him when he returns.