<p>As we remember the birth of John the Baptist six months before Jesus, we also remember the important role John played in the ministry of Jesus. Is there any greater compliment than what Herod said, that Jesus must be “John the Baptist, raised from the dead”? This shows how strong both of their messages were and how similar must have been their challenge.</p>

As we remember the birth of John the Baptist six months before Jesus, we also remember the important role John played in the ministry of Jesus. Is there any greater compliment than what Herod said, that Jesus must be “John the Baptist, raised from the dead”? This shows how strong both of their messages were and how similar must have been their challenge.

June 24: Psalm 127 and 128, 1 Thess. 2:17-3:13, Matthew 14:1-13 (Nativity of John the Baptist)

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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June 24: Psalm 127 and 128, 1 Thess. 2:17-3:13, Matthew 14:1-13 (Nativity of John the Baptist)

June 24: Psalm 127 and 128, 1 Thess. 2:17-3:13, Matthew 14:1-13 (Nativity of John the Baptist)