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Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible Sample

Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible

DAY 129 OF 182

Prayer

You’ll take a few minutes to read through today’s passages in just a moment. Before you do, start with a simple prayer like this:

“God, I invite you into this moment and ask that you open my heart to Your Word. Help me to know you deeply through it, and let your truth transform my heart, mind, and soul today.”

Once you finish your reading, take a few moments to walk through P.R.A.Y.

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P - PAUSE to be still. Meditate on what you’ve just read, allowing it to sink in.

R - REFLECT on Scripture. What was God saying to you today through His Word? Speak aloud a verse to remember, and maybe even write it down.

A - ASK for God’s help. The challenge is to be with Jesus and become more like Him. How does today’s Word challenge you to do that?

Y - YIELD to His will in your life. God lovingly invites you into His beautiful plan for you, His church, and the world. Take up His invitation to live differently; understanding His plan is beyond anything we could ask or imagine.

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Some Context on 2 Corinthians

Who Wrote the Book of 2 Corinthians?

Christian tradition holds that the Apostle Paul wrote the book of 2 Corinthians. This is the second of two known letters Paul wrote to the Corinthians.

Who was the Book of 2 Corinthians written for?

Like 1 Corinthians, the second epistle was written to the church that resided in Corinth of Achaia.

Context

The events described in 2 Corinthians take place in the city of Corinth. 2 Corinthians was likely composed between 53 and 58 C.E., about one year after Paul’s first letter to Corinth. This second letter of Paul to the Corinthian church was occasioned by the report brought back by Titus, who informed Paul of their reception of the first letter and how they received the rebuke that letter contained (2Cr 2:12-13; 7:5-9). Titus's report was encouraging, but evidently, it also brought troubling news that some at Corinth were questioning Paul's authority as an apostle.

Literary Styles

The book of 2 Corinthians is a letter written in prose discourse to the churches in Corinth.

Key Themes

  • Reconciliation through Jesus
  • God’s generosity
  • The upside-down way of the cross

Structure

2 Corinthians can be divided into three parts. Chapters 1-7 finalize his reconciliation with the Corinthian church. Chapters 8-9 address generosity in the community. Chapters 10-13 challenge those who reject Paul.

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About this Plan

Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible

Abide is a 6-month-long daily Bible reading and reflection plan focusing on the New Testament. Our hope is that this next year of studying together is marked with a hunger for God’s Word and a deeper faith with every passage read. We've even built in weekly "Catch Up Days" to give you the space to catch back up if you miss a day or fall behind!

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We would like to thank The Bridge Church for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://bridge.tv