Daily Bible Reading – January 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusSýnishorn
January 11
Introduction
Today’s reading opens with Paul discussing household relationships between children and parents and between slaves and masters. Paul offers encouragement to help the Ephesians remain strong against what he calls “wicked spiritual forces” (verse 12). Using the metaphor of armor worn by Roman soldiers, he describes the spiritual armor of God that will help them guard against evil, and he exhorts them to pray continually for one another.
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 6:1-24
Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 6:18b
Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason, keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God’s people.
Reflect
What are your thoughts regarding the household relationships described in verses 1-9? Reread verses 14-17. How is God’s armor described? How can such spiritual armor protect you? What does being clothed with God’s spiritual armor mean to you?
Pray
Sovereign God, thank you for the gift of your protection. Empower me with the spiritual resources I need to stand against the devil’s evil tricks and wicked spiritual forces and clothe me with your righteousness. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
2 Corinthians 1:1-11:The apostle Paul begins his second letter to the Corinthians with a prayer of thanksgiving.
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About this Plan
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 Unity in Christ Jesus.”
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