Daily Bible Readings

August 6, 2011
1st READING
The prophet Daniel has a vision of heaven and sees the Son of Man, who is the coming Messiah. He comes to God and is given authority over all the nations and kingdoms of the earth. We can see that it has always been in the plan of God that His Son Jesus would rule as King and fulfill all the promises that were made to David and the children of Israel.

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
9 As I watched: Thrones were set up and the Ancient One took his throne. His clothing was snow bright, and the hair on his head as white as wool; His throne was flames of fire, with wheels of burning fire. 10 A surging stream of fire flowed out from where he sat; Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him, and myriads upon myriads attended him. The court was convened, and the books were opened. 13 As the visions during the night continued, I saw One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, 14 He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed.

P S A L M

Psalms 97:1-2, 5-6, 9
R: The Lord is king, the Most High over all the earth.
1 The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice; let the many islands be glad. 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him, justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne. (R) 5 The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens proclaim his justice, and all peoples see his glory. (R) 9 Because you, O LORD, are the Most High over all the earth, exalted far above all gods. (R)

2nd READING

The Transfiguration of Jesus gave the disciples who witnessed it an incredible insight into Jesus’ relationship with the Father. They knew that Jesus called God Father, what they now discovered was that God called Jesus His beloved Son. We can also call God our Father. Indeed Jesus taught us to in the prayer He left us. But did you know that God also calls you His beloved son or daughter? You are the beloved of the Father.

2 Peter 1:16-19
16 Beloved: We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

G O S P E L

For a brief moment on the Mount of Transfiguration, the true glory of the Son of God shone through the humanity of Jesus of Nazareth and the three disciples got a glimpse of His true nature as God. This was to build up their faith for the great trials that they were about to undergo in the passion of Christ. Even for us, Jesus hides His glory in the form of bread and wine, lest we, too, fear to approach Him and fall down as dead before Him, as did the disciples on the mount.

ALLELUIA
R: Alleluia, alleluia
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.
R: Alleluia, alleluia

Matthew 17:1-9
1 Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” 6 When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate and were very much afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them, saying, “Rise, and do not be afraid.” 8 And when the disciples raised their eyes, they saw no one else but Jesus alone. 9 As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, “Do not tell the vision to anyone until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.

my reflections
t h i n k : It has always been in the plan of God that His Son Jesus would rule as King and fulfill all the promises that were made to David and the children of Israel.

God’s special verse/thought for me today________________
_________________________________________________________

T O D A Y ’ S BLESSING LIST
Thank You Lord for: ____________________________________

_______________________________________________________

READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR Wisdom 5-8