Daily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of HopeSample

April 23
Introduction
This letter was most likely written to Christians scattered across northern Asia Minor. It was written to encourage these Christians who may have been facing persecution and suffering for their faith. In today’s reading, believers are reminded that God has chosen them, and they are encouraged to live holy lives and to be filled with a living hope because of Jesus’s resurrection from the dead.
Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 (GNT)
Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from death. This fills us with a living hope.
Today’s Reading
1 Peter 1:1-25
Reflect
This passage offers assurance of God’s saving love and encourages believers to live as God’s holy people, even in the face of suffering. Are there situations that make it difficult for you to live faithfully? How does God provide you with hope in times of trial? In what ways does your life exhibit a “living hope” because of Jesus’s resurrection?
Pray
Holy, gracious, and merciful God, even in times of challenge and suffering, you call me to live as your faithful disciple. Fill me with a living hope and strengthen my spirit, O Lord, that I may ever trust in you and proclaim the Good News of your love and salvation. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those facing religious persecution
Tomorrow’s Reading
1 Peter 2:1-25: God’s people are called to be “living stones” and a holy nation.
Scripture
About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading helps you connect with the Bible—consistently. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Hope.” Along with each day’s Scripture passage, you’ll find a bit of context and a key verse to chew on. Reflection questions help you dive deeper. A suggested daily prayer and prayer topic will help you connect with God and others.
More
We would like to thank the American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit:
https://www.americanbible.org/resources/daily-bible-reading
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