Daily Bible Reading – February 2022: God’s Renewing Word of LoveНамуна
February 23
Introduction
In today’s reading, the apostle Paul reminds the Colossians that they are people of God, united as a community bound by love. He admonishes the people to get rid of those habits that are aligned with “the old self” in order to “put on the new self.”
Scripture Reading
Colossians 3:5-17
Today’s Key Verse: Colossians 3:17
Everything you do or say, then, should be done in the name of the Lord Jesus, as you give thanks through him to God the Father.
Reflect
What does it mean to you to “put off the old self” and “put on the new self” (verses 9, 10)? In verses 5-10, what behaviors are cited as necessary to abandon in order to become a “new being?” Reread verses 12-17. How do you envision a community that reflects the unity Paul describes?
Pray
Lord God, I pray that Christ’s message may live in my heart and that, each day, I sing songs of praise and thanksgiving to you. May everything I do be done in the name of your Son, Jesus, and may Christ’s peace guide me and rule in my heart. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Colossians 3:18—4:1: The apostle Paul discusses household relationships.
Scripture
About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Renewing Word of Love.”
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