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The Topic of Our Daily Bread For 28th May 2025 is “Go and Tell”
Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 4-6, John 10:24-42
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 1:8
Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord . . . . Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel.
Today’s Scripture & Insight: 2 Timothy 1:6-14
The Great Fire of Rome occurred in AD 64, around the time that Paul wrote 2 Timothy. Emperor Nero blamed believers in Jesus for it and persecuted them. Paul was in prison and his death imminent when he wrote this letter to encourage Timothy to persevere in preaching the gospel (4:2-8). He wasn’t to be afraid or ashamed but to boldly witness and be prepared to suffer for Christ (1:7-8). Because God had empowered him to live a holy life (v. 9), he didn’t need to fear death because Jesus had destroyed death and would come back again to vindicate his faith (vv. 10-12). And that kind of faith allows us to boldly share our faith with others.
By: K.T. Sim
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ODB MESSAGE FOR TODAY
Elliot is passionate about telling others about Jesus. During a week spent teaching from 2 Timothy for church leaders in a South Asian country, he reminded them of Paul’s farewell to Timothy. He urged them not to be ashamed of the good news but instead to embrace suffering and persecution for the gospel’s sake as did Paul (1:8-9). A few days later, Elliot learned that evangelism and Christian conversion had been banned in that country. With deep concern for their welfare, he prayed for these leaders to persevere and to continue proclaiming the gospel with urgency and boldness.
Paul understood the danger inherent in proclaiming the good news. He spent time in prison (vv. 8, 16) and had suffered in many other ways because of his teaching (vv. 11-12)—including being beaten, whipped and stoned (see 2 Corinthians 11:23-29). But nothing kept Paul from telling others about Jesus. His philosophy? “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). He lived to tell others about Christ, but he knew that if he died, he would be with Jesus. Paul reminded Timothy that the Holy Spirit would empower him (2 Timothy 1:7).
God calls all of us who believe, wherever we are—at home or abroad—to tell others about Jesus. We may suffer, but He is right there with us.
By: Alyson Kieda
Reflect & Pray
What helps you to tell others about Jesus? How have you suffered for telling someone the good news?
Dear God, I want others to know You as I do! Please empower me through Your Holy Spirt to tell them the great news about You.
Our Daily Bread 2025 Devotional is written by Con Campbell and published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. Read more
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