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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 9 – Good News for the Poor

Reflect: “What aspects of Jesus’ mission are highlighted here? How should they shape the mission of His church?”

Isaiah 61:1-4

1The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,2to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God,to comfort all who mourn,3and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,the oil of joy instead of mourning,and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. 4They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated;they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.

Luke 4:16-21

16-17When He came to His home town of Nazareth, He went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath. When He stood to read from the scriptures He was handed the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled it to the place where it reads:18-19'The Lord's Spirit is on Me because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to tell the prisoners they can be set free and to tell the blind they will be able to see; to free people from the oppression that has crushed them and to announce that the year of God's favour has arrived.'20-21He then rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant and sat down (to indicate He was about to speak with authority). Everyone in the synagogue was watching Him closely and He began His address by saying: "This scripture is now being fulfilled in your presence."

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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