Daily Bible Reading – January 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusShembull

January 23

Introduction

Paul asks the Corinthian churches to collect money offerings as part of a larger offering to be given by the churches in Macedonia to the followers in Jerusalem.

Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:12

If you are eager to give, God will accept your gift on the basis of what you have to give, not on what you don’t have.

Reflect

What example was set by the churches in Macedonia? Reread verses 13-15. What can communities of faith today learn from these verses?

Pray

Holy Spirit, stir within your people a spirit of deep generosity, so all followers of Jesus may be inspired to share the gifts of God with those in need. Bless all God’s people with God’s great abundance. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

2 Corinthians 8:16-24: The apostle Paul tells the Corinthians that his partner Titus will be in charge of the collection.