Daily Bible Reading – July 2021, God’s Word of FaithExemplo

July 13

Introduction

Paul encourages the followers of Christ to live in unity and to serve and strengthen the whole body of Christ, the church, by using the special gifts the Holy Spirit has given them. He urges maturity among them, that they may grow strong in Christ. This strength comes through love and is made manifest through a commitment to truth.

Today’s Scripture Reading 

Ephesians 4:1-16

Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 4:15

"By speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, who is the head."

Reflect

In today’s passage, Paul gives seven different examples of how the followers of Christ are unified (verses 4-6). What seven things do the people of God share? Choose one of these things and describe in your own words what it means. How have you seen this revealed in your faith community? What “gifts” have been given to people within your community of faith?

Pray

Holy Spirit, you equip the church to love, share, teach, and serve. May we use your gifts to strengthen your body, that we will be united by faith and be mature in our understandings of Christ. Amen.

Prayer Concern

All who strive to build up the church, the body of Christ, on earth

Tomorrow’s Reading

Ephesians 4:17-32: The apostle Paul describes new life in Christ.