Daily Bible Reading – June 2022: God’s Renewing Word of New Life in the SpiritMfano

June 27

Introduction

In today’s reading, the apostle Paul compares the body of Christ to a human body. Each part of the body refers to individual church members, and all are united in one being.

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Today’s Key Verse:1 Corinthians 12:27

All of you are Christ’s body, and each one is a part of it.

Reflect

Reread verses 27-31. What special abilities or responsibilities are described? How do people with various spiritual gifts enhance the work of the church? Where do you see this happening within your community of faith?

Pray

Holy Spirit, open my heart to your spiritual gifts so that I may carry out the church’s work, reach out to others, and strengthen the body of Christ by providing life filled with love, joy, and peace. Amen.

And now, join us in praying for ongoing support for the Hero Squad, one of the fastest-growing programs of the American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry. Gracious God, thank you for the generosity of Bible Society donors. Through their giving, U.S. military children and their parents were provided with quarterly care packages filled with Bibles, devotionals, gifts, and activities. Thank you that these resources will equip children and their parents with an important lifeline as they navigate military life. We praise you that 13,550 military and family members were reached this year. Gracious God, please help us reach the 5,292 brave heroes who are still waiting for a sponsor. May they experience your love through your Word. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

1 Corinthians 13:1-13: Paul teaches about love.