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January 15, 2026

The Voice of Faith

Jan Turrentine   |   Read Psalm 40:5-11

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Lectionary Week
January 12–18, 2026
Scripture Overview

Scripture consistently portrays faith as an identity-forming spiritual quality that acts and speaks. Isaiah demonstrates unwavering confidence in God, regardless of circumstances, and a mission to be light in the world. The psalmist’s faith produces hope in God’s deliverance and “a new song” that proclaims God’s salvation to others. Paul’s portrait of faith includes an identity and giftedness that enable believers to fulfill God’s purposes. The Gospel of John reminds us of the power of testimony in pointing others to Christ.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

Read Isaiah 49:1-7. How does your faith give you confidence?
Read Psalm 40:1-11. What does your “new song” of faith say?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. How does your faith keep you from harmful distractions?
Read John 1:29-42. How do you point others to Jesus?

Respond by posting a prayer.

Psalm 40:5-11

5 You, LORD my God! You’ve done so many things your wonderful deeds and your plans for us no one can compare with you! If I were to proclaim and talk about all of them, they would be too numerous to count! 6 You don’t relish sacrifices or offerings; you don’t require entirely burned offerings or compensation offerings but you have given me ears! 7 So I said, “Here I come! I’m inscribed in the written scroll. 8 I want to do your will, my God. Your Instruction is deep within me.” 9 I’ve told the good news of your righteousness in the great assembly. I didn’t hold anything back as you well know, LORD! 10 I didn’t keep your righteousness only to myself. I declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I didn’t hide your loyal love and trustworthiness from the great assembly. 11 So now you, LORD don’t hold back any of your compassion from me. Let your loyal love and faithfulness always protect me,

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Common English Bible. Copyright © 2011 Common English Bible. Used by permission.

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God, help me to speak about you with a boldness that holds nothing back. Amen.


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