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

Introduction

Luke 19:11–27 In today’s reading, Jesus is approaching Jerusalem (a journey that began back in Luke 9:51). In response to those who are wondering if his arrival there would signal the immediate appearance of God’s Kingdom, Jesus tells a parable about gold coins given by a nobleman to his servants. In Jesus’s day, many expected the Messiah to be a great earthly king like David who would come and defeat the Romans and restore Israel’s freedom. The parable is meant to temper these expectations. The Messiah, Israel’s rightful ruler, will receive honor only after first being rejected. What awaits Jesus in Jerusalem is crucifixion.

Today’s Key Verse: Luke 19:11b

[Jesus] was now almost at Jerusalem, and they supposed that the Kingdom of God was just about to appear.

Reflect

In the parable, the noble goes away to be made king (Herod the Great and Herod Archelaus had both gone to Rome for this purpose). He tells ten servants to see what they can earn with a gold coin while he is gone. What do each of the servants do? How does the new king respond? Verse 14 tells us that some of his people did not want him to become king. What happens to them? How might this parable relate to what is happening to Jesus?

Pray

Holy Jesus, I acknowledge you as my Messiah and King. I place my hope and trust in you. Guide me in the way of your truth and help me heed your voice and follow your teachings. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 19:28–48: Jesus enters Jerusalem.