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Going deeper...to go further

Daily Bible reading strengthens our relationship with God, nourishes our spirits and equips us to live a fruitful, effective life for Him.

This month we're reading scriptures about being a church that grows deeper in Christ, stronger in community and more fruitful in our witness. Each day you'll find the passages in full below alongside something to help you reflect and respond so that you can apply the Word to your life.

A simple daily rhythm

Allow 15–25 minutes each day for personal time with God.

1. Read — 5–10 minutes
Read both passages slowly. Notice what each reveals about God, His people and His purposes.

2. Reflect — 5 minutes
Consider the day's question. What is God inviting you to understand or change?

3. Respond — 5 minutes
Choose one practical step that puts the Word into action.

4. Pray — 2–5 minutes
Ask God to deepen your spiritual life, strengthen your relationships and make your witness fruitful.

Below you’ll see what we’re reading today. To go forward or back a day in our reading plan use the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons.

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Growing Spiritually
Called to be God’s people

Reflect: What does it mean for our church to be God's treasured possession and a royal priesthood?
Respond: Pray for a renewed sense of identity and calling.

Exodus 19:1-8

1On the first day of the third month after the Israelites left Egypt—on that very day—they came to the Desert of Sinai. 2After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” 7So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the Lord had commanded him to speak. 8The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.

1 Peter 2:4-10

Christ, the Living Stone4You have turned to Him, the Living Stone that was rejected by men but chosen by God and is precious to Him.5So now you are to be living stones yourselves that God can build into a spiritual dwelling place for Himself. You have become a holy priesthood because of all you offer to God through your faith in Jesus Christ, spiritual sacrifices that please Him. For it is written in scripture:6"Look and see, I lay in Zion a chosen and precious Cornerstone. Anyone who trusts in Him will never be ashamed."7-8This Stone is so precious to you, but not to those who do not believe in Jesus. This Stone that the builders rejected became the Keystone; so to those who do not believe, "He is a Stone that causes men to stumble and a Rock that makes them fall." It is because they disobey the message given them that they stumble, and so are destined for the condemnation that is inevitable for those who reject their means of salvation.A chosen people9By contrast, see what you have become, people chosen by God Himself. You are a royal priesthood because you offer your lives in sacrifice as those who live in the King. You are a holy nation, not a nation with geographical boundaries but a people set apart for God, a people who truly belong to Him.Why has God done all this for you? So that you can declare with your mouths and by the way you live, the praises of this wonderful God who called you out of darkness and has brought you into His wonderful light.10There was a time when you did not belong to these people who form God's Kingdom on earth; but now each of you is one of God's people. Before you did not experience His mercy; but now you are who you are because of that mercy.

Father, enable us to be rooted deeply in Christ, united by Your love and empowered by Your Spirit. Grow us in spiritual maturity, deepen our relationships with one another, and send us into our communities as faithful witnesses to Jesus. Help us to proclaim the gospel in word and deed, welcome those who feel far from You, and make disciples who make disciples. May our life together display Your kingdom and bring glory to Your name. Amen.

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