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

January 4

Introduction

In today’s reading, Paul specifically addresses the Gentiles, assuring them that Christ has broken down the walls that separated Jews and Gentiles, uniting people of faith.

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 2:11-22

Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 2:18

It is through Christ that all of us, Jews and Gentiles, are able to come in the one Spirit into the presence of the Father.

Reflect

Throughout today’s reading, what welcoming words does Paul use to indicate that Gentiles are now members of God’s family? Reread verses 13-18. What has Christ done to unite people as one in him? What is Christ’s “Good News of peace to all” (verse 17)?

Pray

God of unity and love, I thank you for calling me to be a member of your family. With a grateful heart for living in union with Christ Jesus, I thank and praise you for Christ’s “Good News of peace to all.”

Tomorrow’s Reading

Ephesians 3:1-13: The apostle Paul describes his mission to the Gentiles.