Daily Bible Reading – April 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word Of HopeChikamu

April 14

Introduction

In today’s reading, Paul gives his most detailed teaching about the Christian hope for life after death. He says that God’s people will be raised to new life, just as God raised Jesus from death. 

Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

For just as all people die because of their union with Adam, in the same way all will be raised to life because of their union with Christ. 

Today’s Reading 

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Reflect

Apparently, some of the followers of Christ in Corinth did not believe that people who had died could be raised from death to eternal life. Reread verses 12-22. What is Paul’s argument here? How does Paul contrast Christ with Adam? Do you ever encounter people who express skepticism about Jesus’s resurrection? If so, how do you respond to them?

Pray

Lord Jesus, I choose to live in union with you. The forgiveness you bring has overcome sin and death. Make me ever mindful of your sacrificial death and resurrection, trusting in your presence through my struggles and in your promise of new life. Amen.

Prayer Concern

Those who have not yet embraced the message of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.  

Tomorrow’s Reading

1 Corinthians 15:35-58: Paul discusses the resurrected and immortal body.