Daily Bible Reading— April 2025, God’s Strengthening Word: Assurance of Hope in Christ Jesus預覽

Introduction

1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Corinthians had sent a letter to Paul asking him several questions. In this passage, Paul responds to the question, “How can the dead be raised to life? What kind of body will they have?” (verse 35). Paul says that our earthly bodies will be changed into eternal or spiritual bodies.

Today’s Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:52b

For when the trumpet sounds, the dead will be raised, never to die again, and we shall all be changed.

Reflect

Paul teaches that those who are raised to life from death will have a completely new spiritual body. Reread verses 48–49. Thinking back to our recent readings, what do you remember of the things Jesus did in his resurrected body? In what ways does the hope of being raised to new life with Christ and living with God forever impact your life today? What is the victory that God has given us (verse 57)? Reread verse 58. In what ways can this verse be a source of encouragement for you?

Pray

Holy God, I yearn to experience a taste of your realm here on earth, even as I look toward eternal life with you. Keep me firm and steady, strengthening my faith each day as I seek to do your will. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Romans 15:1–13: The apostle Paul encourages believers to unity through following Christ’s example.