April 2026

READ: Rom. 15:1–6: For even Christ did not please Himself … For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope. … that you may with one mind and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. […]

READ: Rom. 14:19–23: Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. … Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. … For whatever is not from faith is sin. The

READ: Rom. 14:14–18: I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. … For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For

READ: Rom. 14:10–13: For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. … Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. Everyone must give account for his conduct. If that conduct proceeds from a

READ: Rom. 14:1–9: Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables. Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him

READ: Rom. 13:8–14: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. … Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. … Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. … Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its

READ: Rom. 13:1–7: Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. … For he is God’s minister to you for good. … Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.

READ: Rom. 12:17–21: Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will

READ: Rom. 12:9–16: … with brotherly love … in honor giving preference … not lagging in diligence … rejoicing … patient … given to hospitality … bless … live in peace … Here Paul describes life with Christ as a life of faith expressed in genuine brotherly love, flowing from God’s love toward us. What

READ: Rom. 12:4–8: … as we have many members … and the members do not all have the same function … so we, being many, are one body in Christ … Brotherly love within the congregation requires mutual cooperation, with each person oriented toward the other. Paul compares the church to the human body (cf.