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

Introduction

John 8:48–59: In his confrontation with the religious leaders, Jesus states that his actions honor God, and he once again invokes God’s Divine Name.

Today’s Key Verse: John 8:51

[Jesus said:] “I am telling you the truth: whoever obeys my teaching will never die.”

Reflect

In today’s reading, Jesus says, “Before Abraham was born, ‘I Am.’” God’s divine name, “I AM,” was first revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14). Jesus’s use of the name, as noted in John 8:23–29 (in the reading from April 2), connects him with aspects of God’s nature and identifies him as the one sent by God. How does Jesus’s use of the divine name underscore his argument with his opponents? How do they react? What does Jesus’s use of the divine name mean to you? Reread verse 51. In what ways do you seek to obey Jesus’s teachings? Reread verses 54–56. What does Jesus say about God and his relationship with God? How would you describe your own relationship with God?

Pray

Lord Jesus, I trust in you and in your word of truth. Keep me close to you and strong in faith as I seek to follow you. May all I do and say this day give glory and honor to God. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 11:1–16: Jesus receives word that his friend Lazarus is ill.