Daily Bible Reading – May 2023, God’s Saving Word: FaithExemplo

May 8

Introduction

Paul describes his meeting with the apostles in Jerusalem, and he reports on a disagreement he had with Peter in Antioch. The chapter concludes with Paul’s teaching on how one is put right with God.

Scripture Reading

Galatians 2:1-21

Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:16a

We know that a person is put right with God only through faith in Jesus Christ, never by doing what the Law requires.

Reflect

What was the “special task” that the apostles recognized had been given to Paul (verses 7-9)? The apostles asked that Paul “remember the needy in their group” (verse 10). In what ways do faith-based organizations remember the needy today? How do you remember the needy? What was the source of Paul’s conflict with Peter (verses 11-14)? According to Paul, how are we “put right” with God (verses 15-21)? What does being “put right with God” mean to you?

Pray

Almighty God, thank you for the gift of faith. Through faith in your Son, Jesus, I have been reconciled and put right with you. Teach me to live my life in ways that reflect your love and in obedience to your will. In Jesus’s name, I pray. Amen.

And now, join us in praying for people in China who are still waiting to receive God’s Word. Merciful God, many people in China today are hungry and thirsty for your Word. In some villages, people have turned to borrowing the Bible to read on their own. But thanks to the support of Bible-A-Month Partners, families and churches are finally receiving the Bibles for which they have long awaited. Praise to you, Lord God, that lives are being transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Galatians 3:1-14: Paul discusses the relationship between the Law and faith.