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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 139 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 Ephesians

Who Wrote the Book of Ephesians?

Christian tradition holds that the Apostle Paul wrote the book of Ephesians.

Who was the Book of Ephesians written for?

This letter seems to be intended not just for the churches in Ephesus but all the churches in the surrounding region. The letter lacks any specific exhortations or personal greetings. However, without question, it is intended for "the saints...and faithful in Christ Jesus." (Eph 1:1)

Context

The events described in Ephesians take place in the city of Ephesus. Ephesians was likely composed while Paul was in custody in Rome between 60 and 64 C.E. Unlike other epistles written to specific churches, this epistle does not deal with specific problems in a local congregation. Instead, Paul addressed great themes that pertain to the Christian's position in Christ as a member of the body of Christ, the church.

Literary Styles

The book of Ephesians is a letter written in prose discourse to the churches in Ephesus.

Key Themes

  • The generous gift of God
  • How to walk in a way worthy of God’s gift
  • Standing firm in the face of spiritual evil

Structure

Ephesians can be divided into two parts. Chapters 1-3 introduce God’s lavish grace and divine purpose for the new humanity. Chapters 4-6 exhort readers to live according to God’s gift and offer a challenge for unity in the new humanity.

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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