Daily Bible Reading – June 2020 God’s Life-Giving Word Of Spiritual RenewalShembull

June 14 Introduction The apostle Paul says that God’s people no longer need to offer dead animals or make any other sacrifice in order to please God. Rather they are to offer their whole selves in living service to God. Such service involves using the gifts each has received in accordance with God’s grace. Today’s Reading Romans 12:1-21 Today’s Key Verse: Romans 12:2 Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God—what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect. Reflect The words in verse 1 call to mind the consecration and killing of animals in temple sacrifice. Paul now says that we are to “offer [ourselves] as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him.” What is your understanding of these words? In what ways can you offer yourself as a living sacrifice to God? Reread verses 9-21. How does Paul describe life in community for God’s people? Pray Lord God, I offer myself as a living sacrifice, dedicated to a life of service that is pleasing to you. Transform me inwardly so that I may know and do your will. Teach me to share the gifts you have given me for the sake of building up your Kingdom and being an instrument of your love. Amen. Prayer Concern Community organizers Tomorrow’s Reading Romans 13:1-14: Paul describes duties toward state authorities and toward one another.