Daily Bible Reading – September 2023, God’s Saving Word: Wisdomサンプル

September 12 Introduction Today we conclude the reading of chapter 13 with more parables in which Jesus compares the Kingdom of heaven to a hidden treasure, a fine pearl, and a net filled with all kinds of fish. Jesus also explains the parable about weeds growing among good seed and depicts an image of the final judgment. The reading concludes with an account of Jesus returning to Nazareth, his hometown, where the people rejected him. Scripture Reading Matthew 13:36-58 Today’s Key Verse: Matthew 13:43a [Jesus said:] "God’s people will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom.” Reflect How does Jesus explain the parable of the weeds? Over the last three days we read how Jesus used several parables to describe the Kingdom of Heaven. Choose one and explain what it means to you. Use an example from your everyday life and complete this sentence: I think the Kingdom of heaven is like . . . Pray Lord Jesus, I want to shine like the sun in your Father’s Kingdom. Teach me to live according to your will. Amen. Tomorrow's Reading Matthew 15:1-20:Jesus teaches about what makes a person unclean.