Bible Study

Today we read Romans 6. Although many people consider freedom to be the ultimate human right, no one is truly free spiritually. We were slaves to sin and bound to death. Knowing this, Jesus came to serve us by giving His life on the cross and rising for us. Freed from sin, we can now serve God. Only when we are “slaves” to God will we have freedom to be the people He created us to be. • My Savior, thank You for serving me. Lead me to serve You and others. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9748). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Romans 5. Adam’s sin brought guilt, the desire to sin, and mortality to all humans. We continue to sin and deserve condemnation. Praise God, He did not stop with Adam. He sent a Second Adam to begin a new humanity. Christ fulfilled the Law. He was obedient to the Father, and He paid the penalty for our sin. One man—Christ—has redeemed us and changed humanity forever. • O Lord, Your grace abounds for me so that I may enjoy justification, life, and peace as Adam enjoyed before the fall into sin. Reign over me, gracious Lord, that I may reign over trespasses and death, inheriting all the blessings of the Second Adam—Jesus. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9743). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Romans 4. Please also go back to the beginning of the Bible and read Genesis 15. Abraham trusted that God was able to do what He promised. Trials and challenges may tempt us to doubt God’s promises. As He did with Abraham, God will strengthen our faith, assure us of His promises, help us to trust, and fulfill all He said He would do. • Lord, I believe. Assure me when I doubt, and strengthen my faith. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (pp. 9738-9739). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9738). (Function). Kindle Edition.

Today we read Romans 3, one of the most important chapters in the Bible. While we are tempted to think that obedience to the Law can save, Paul shows the Law’s diagnosis: we are sinners incapable of saving ourselves (verse 20). Only when we see this are we prepared for the Good News of what Christ has done for us. • Lord, I know that I am a sinner. Forgive me. Help me see Jesus and trust in Him alone. Amen.

Various Authors. The Lutheran Study Bible (p. 9732). (Function). Kindle Edition.