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Daily Bible Reading – April 2022: God’s Renewing Word of HopeSample

Daily Bible Reading – April 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Hope

DAY 26 OF 30

April 26

Introduction

The apostle Paul says that God’s people no longer need to offer dead animals or make any other sacrifice in order to please God. Rather they are to offer their whole selves in living service to God. Such service involves using the gifts each has received in accordance with God’s grace.

Scripture Reading

Romans 12:1-21

Today’s Key Verse: Romans 12:1b

Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer.

Reflect

The words in verse 1 provide a stark contrast to the practice of consecrating and killing animals in the temple sacrifice. Paul now says that we are to “offer [ourselves] as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him.” What is your understanding of these words? In what ways can you offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God? Reread verses 9-21. How does Paul describe life within 'community' for God’s people?

Pray

Lord God, I offer myself as a living sacrifice, dedicated to a life of service that is pleasing to you. Transform me inwardly so that I may know and do your will. Teach me to share the gifts you have given me for the sake of building up your kingdom and being an instrument of your love. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Romans 13:1-14: The apostle Paul encourages Christians to obey state authorities.

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About this Plan

Daily Bible Reading – April 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Hope

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers 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 Renewing Word of Hope.”

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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/