Read | John 5:36–40
“But I have a greater testimony than John’s because of the works that the Father has given me to accomplish. These very works I am doing testify about me that the Father has sent me. The Father who sent me has himself testified about me. You have not heard his voice at any time, and you haven’t seen his form. You don’t have his word residing in you, because you don’t believe the one he sent. You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, and yet they testify about me. But you are not willing to come to me so that you may have life."
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Notice what Christ says about Scripture. What is the true and central purpose of reading Scripture according to Jesus?
Focus
As you read Scripture this week, write down or highlight moments that are echoes of Jesus.
On September 27, our five campuses will be reciting The Lord's Prayer during worship services. Memorize it to recite along with us.
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
Pray
Pray for a hunger that outweighs the effort of study and memorization.
Going Deeper
If you are also following the BibleProject’s One Story That Leads to Jesus reading plan, complete today’s reading.