Daily Bible Reading – January 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ Jesusنموونە

January 31

Introduction

Paul prepares the way for his planned visit by encouraging the Corinthians to take a close look at themselves to see if they are really being true to their faith in Christ. If they are, Paul will not have to deal harshly with them when he arrives.

Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Today’s Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 13:13

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Reflect

Reread verses 5-8. What is Paul’s advice to the Corinthians? In verses 11 and 12, what does he admonish them to do? Reflect on verse 9 and think about your own community of faith. What are its strengths and weaknesses? How can discussing strengths and weaknesses help a community of faith to grow stronger?

Pray

Sovereign God, help me to strive for perfection and live in peace with everyone I meet. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit bind communities of faith in love and knowledge of you. Amen.

And now, join us in giving thanks to God for the completion of various Scripture translations. All-Powerful and Loving God, we thank and praise you because even amid the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, Scripture translations were completed in 66 languages used by 707 million people. Thank you for the six language groups that now have a full Bible for the first time – five in Africa and the other in the United States. To God be the glory! Amen.

Congratulations on completing this reading plan! You may continue your journey with Daily Bible Reading by starting the plan: “God’s Renewing Word of Love.”Tomorrow’s reading will be Luke 10:1-24: Jesus commissions seventy-two followers to share the Good News about the Kingdom of God.