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

April 7 Introduction Jesus speaks to his disciples about his upcoming arrest and crucifixion. While in Bethany, a woman anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. Jesus eats the Passover meal with his disciples and predicts his betrayal. Jesus also predicts that the disciples will abandon him. Today’s Scripture: Matthew 26:29 [Jesus said:] “I tell you, I will never again drink this wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in my Father’s Kingdom.” Today’s Reading Matthew 26:1-35 Reflect Reread verses 26-30. In sharing the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus uses bread and wine to represent God’s covenant of forgiveness. What does participating in the Lord’s Supper mean to you? How do you understand and experience the mystery of God’s grace in your life? Pray Holy God, help me to understand the mysteries of your love and grace. Empower me to put my faith into action. Amen. Prayer Concern Church altar guilds Tomorrow’s Reading Matthew 26:36-75: Jesus prays in Gethsemane.