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

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

DAY 18 OF 31

July 18

Introduction

Today we begin reading the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, which he wrote while in jail. Paul had established the church in Philippi, located in the Roman province of Macedonia (Acts 16:12). He begins with a greeting traditionally used in formal Greek letter writing, followed by a prayer of thanksgiving, and then proceeds to share the good news about Christ.

Today’s Scripture Reading 

Philippians 1:1-30

Today’s Key Verse: Philippians 1:11

"Your lives will be filled with the truly good qualities which only Jesus Christ can produce, for the glory and praise of God."

Reflect

Reread verses 3-11. For what does Paul pray? What does Paul’s prayer indicate about his relationship with the Philippian church? Paul refers to Christ’s return several times throughout the letter. In this opening chapter, the reference appears in verses 6 and 10. Paul expected Christ’s return to happen soon. How does this expectation influence what he says in verses 20-30?

Pray

Lord God, help me to keep on growing more and more in Christ's love, together with true knowledge and perfect judgment, so that I will be able to choose what is best and be free from all impurity and blame on the Day of Christ. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Prison chaplains

Tomorrow’s Reading

Philippians 2:1-30: Paul describes Christ as the example of true humility.


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About this Plan

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

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Faith.”

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We would like to thank American Bible Society for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: http://bibleresources.americanbible.org/