Daily Readings (Page 356)

1 Corinthians 12:27-30

Date: 19 Oct 2012

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:27-30

Each is given specific gifts and each is expected to be good stewards of them so as to be used for the upbuilding of the entire body.  How have you been using your gifts to build up God’s church lately?                 

1 Corinthians 12:12

Date: 15 Oct 2012

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12

We often assume that we understand what being Christ’s body means, but do we?  Take some time to think about the implications that we are Christ’s body (see also Eph 1:22-23; Rom 12:4-8; Col 1:18, 24). 

Ephesians 5:1-2

Date: 13 Oct 2012

Passage: Ephesians 5:1-2

Knowing what to do must be translated into doing what we know.  How do we translate our understanding of the gospel into giving hope to those around us meaningfully like “a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God”?

Ephesians 4:28-32

Date: 12 Oct 2012

Passage: Ephesians 4:28-32

An authentic life before God may be summarized by what Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words.”  A true believer is one whose life itself is a testimony of the Gospel.       

Ephesians 4:26-27

Date: 11 Oct 2012

Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27

Anger leads many to sin, and uncaring words spoken when one is angry have often caused lasting harm and irreparable damage.  How do we discipline ourselves to “not give the devil an opportunity” in our relationship with others?