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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 the Church living as a missional community. God's people are called, formed and sent to participate in His mission in the world. Each day includes an Old Testament reading, a New Testament reading, a question for reflection and a daily prayer. As we read the Word it’s important that we apply what we read and pray it out over our lives. One of the way you can do this is by using the acronym SOAP. To find out more about SOAP watch this video.

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Day 19 – Life Together

Reflect: “How did the early Christians’ care for one another contribute to their witness?”

Deuteronomy 15:7-11

7If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.8Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs.9Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought: "The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near," so that you do not show ill will toward your needy brother and give him nothing. He may then appeal to the LORD against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.10Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.11There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land.

Acts 4:32-37

Unity among the believers32There was great unity among the believers. They were one in what they believed and in the ways they thought and acted. No-one thought of his possessions as belonging to himself, but they shared everything they had with others.33-35The apostles continued to witness to the resurrection of Jesus, speaking and acting with great power. So great was God's grace on the whole body of believers that nobody among them was left in need. Some who owned land or houses sold them and brought the proceeds from the sales to the apostles, and they ensured that it was distributed to those in need.36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus called by the apostles Barnabas, meaning son of encouragement, was one such. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.

Thank you Jesus, that You make us a people who know and live in Your love, proclaim Your good news, welcome the stranger, serve our neighbours and participate together in Your mission. Show us those You are reaching, and give us eyes to see, ears to hear, courage to respond and love for the people around us.

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