June 4, 2026

8Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David: such is my gospel, 9for which I am suffering, even to the point of chains, like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained. 10Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. 11This saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him; 12if we persevere we shall also reign with him. But if we deny him he will deny us. 13If we are unfaithful he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself. 14III. Instructions Concerning False Teaching - Warning Against Useless Disputes. Remind people of these things and charge them before God to stop disputing about words. This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen. 15Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God, a workman who causes no disgrace, imparting the word of truth without deviation.

4Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. 5Guide me by your fidelity and teach me, for you are God my savior, for you I wait all the day long. 8II - Good and upright is the LORD, therefore he shows sinners the way, 9He guides the humble in righteousness, and teaches the humble his way. 10All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth toward those who honor his covenant and decrees. 14The counsel of the LORD belongs to those who fear him; and his covenant instructs them.

10but now made manifest through the appearance of our savior Christ Jesus, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

28One of the scribes, when he came forward and heard them disputing and saw how well he had answered them, asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” 29Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! 30You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” 32The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’ 33And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself’ is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” 34And when Jesus saw that [he] answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions. The Question About David’s Son.