Daily Bible Reading — January 2024, God’s Guiding Word: DiscipleshipSample

January 23
Introduction
Acts 8:4–25: The followers of Jesus begin to preach the Good News outside of Jerusalem. Philip goes to Samaria and preaches to the people there. Peter and John also arrive in Samaria, and the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit when Peter and John place their hands on them. Simon, a magician, offers Peter and John money in order to obtain the same power that Peter and John possessed, and he is rebuked by Peter.
Today’s Key Verse: Acts 8:12
When they believed Philip’s message about the good news of the Kingdom of God and about Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
Reflect
Why did Simon the magician think that the Spirit of God was something that could be bought? What was his motive for wanting this power? Peter and John placed their hands on the believers, a gesture that was used in healing or giving a blessing (Mark 10:13–16; Acts 28:8), choosing someone for a special task (Acts 6:6), or when passing on the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:17). Is the laying on of hands done in your community of faith? If so, when?
Pray
Lord God, thank you for the gift of your Holy Spirit. Keep my heart and mind open to your daily blessings. Help me to be guided by your Spirit each day so that all I do and say brings glory and honor to you. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Acts 8:26–40: Philip baptizes an Ethiopian official.
Scripture
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Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Background, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers prompted by today’s passage all help you connect with God and others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Guiding Word: Discipleship.”
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