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

April 24

Introduction

Chapter 11 is a summation of what the apostle Paul has been saying in chapters 9 and 10 about bringing all people—Jews and Gentiles—within the reach of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. Using the image of an olive tree and grafting, Paul argues that Gentiles are like branches that are cut away from a wild olive tree and grafted into a cultivated tree. The Jews are God’s cultivated olive tree, and the new “Gentile” branches have been grafted into the tree which now stands for the whole people of God.

Scripture Reading

Romans 11:1-24

Today’s Key Verse: Romans 11:22a

Here we see how kind and how severe God is. He is severe toward those who have fallen, but kind to you—if you continue in his kindness.

Reflect

Part of Paul’s argument is contained within verses 11 and 12. What, according to Paul, will bring about rich blessings for all? In today’s reading, in what ways does Paul lift up God’s grace? In your life, when and how in your life have you experienced God’s grace?

Pray

Loving, kind, and gracious God, you desire all people to come to know you and the salvation you offer through your Son, Jesus Christ. With a humble and thankful heart, I am open to receiving your rich spiritual blessings. In Jesus’s holy name I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Romans 11:25-36: God’s mercy is for all.