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

Introduction

John 8:12–20: John’s Gospel includes seven of Jesus’s “I Am” sayings (6:35, 48; 8:12; 9:5; 10:7, 9, 11, 14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:5), and today’s reading begins with one of them. The religious leaders ask Jesus about his father and accuse him of testifying on his own behalf.

Today’s Key Verse: John 8:12b

“I am the light of the world,” [Jesus] said. “Whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness.”

Reflect

Reread verse 12. What does it mean to you to “have the light of life” by following Jesus? Reread verses 14–18. How does Jesus respond to the religious leaders who accuse him of testifying on his own behalf? How does Jesus respond when he is asked about his Father (verse 19)?

Pray

Lord Jesus, you are the light of the world, and I have the light of life because I am following you. You have revealed God’s love to me and made me a child of God. Teach me to live in the light of your love and to reflect your love in my daily encounters with others. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 8:21–30: The religious leaders continue to question Jesus about his Father.