Daily Readings at Southeast

  Introduction to John John’s Gospel is different from the other three. While Matthew, Mark, and Luke focus on what Jesus did, John focuses on who Jesus is. His purpose is clear: “That you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John was one of Jesus’ closest friends, often called “the disciple whom Jesus loved.” His Gospel is deeply personal and theologically rich. He begins not with Jesus’ birth, but with a cosmic declaration: “In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God.” From the very first line, John shows us that Jesus is divine. John highlights seven signs (miracles) and seven “I am” statements that reveal Jesus’ identity. He turns water into wine, heals the blind, raises the dead, and feeds thousands. But beyond the miracles, He says things like: “I am the bread of life,” “I am the good shepherd,” and “I am the resurrection and the life.” These are not just metaphors—they are bold claims to be God....

 Scripture: Luke 21 Luke 22 Luke 23 Luke 24

 Scripture: Luke 17 Luke 18 Luke 19 Luke 20

 Scripture: Luke 13 Luke 14 Luke 15 Luke 16

 Scripture: Luke 9 Luke 10 Luke 11 Luke 12

 Scripture: Luke 5 Luke 6 Luke 7 Luke 8