Today’s Reading: Romans 15 and 16

Episode Title: One Body, Many Parts

Welcome to the Lifespring One Year Bible Rewind. Today we finish the book of Romans as Paul exhorts the early church to unity, harmony, and mutual support. Romans 15 serves as a gentle but firm reminder that those who are strong in the faith have a responsibility to build up those who are weaker. Paul then closes his letter with a beautiful series of greetings in Romans 16, demonstrating what a healthy spiritual family looks like in practice.

This episode invites us to see the church for what it truly is. A body with many members, each gifted by God, each deeply needed, each playing a part in the mission of Christ.

Paul’s encouragement to help those who are weaker is not an optional extra. It is a picture of the body of Christ functioning as God intended. Just as a healthy body compensates for an injured limb, strong believers are called to support those who are hurting, discouraged, or still growing in their understanding of the faith.

Paul’s long list of greetings reminds us that ministry is never a solo effort. Ordinary believers, families, households, and unnamed brothers and sisters all took part in building up the church. Their example shows us that every believer matters and every act of faithfulness plays a role in God’s kingdom.

Today’s historical reflections highlight how God has worked through missionaries, scholars, and ordinary servants across the centuries. Their lives remind us that the story of the church is rich, courageous, and continually shaped by God’s faithfulness.

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Thank you for being part of the Lifespring family. Until tomorrow, may God bless you richly.