daily reading 28.5 (Romans 16:17–20)

5-days-a-week through Romans and the letters Paul wrote from Rome in 2024


Our opening prayer for this week:

    Jesus, lead us on, Till our rest is won.
    And although the way be cheerless
    We will follow, calm and fearless.
    Guide us by your hand.
    To our fatherland.

    If the way be drear, If the foe be near,
    Let not faithless fears o’ertake us.
    Let not faith and hope forsake us,
    For through many a woe
    To our home we go.

    When we seek relief From a long-felt grief,
    When temptations come alluring,
    Make us patient and enduring.
    Show us that bright shore
    Where we weep no more.

    Jesus, still lead on, Till our rest is won.
    Heavenly Leader, still direct us,
    Still support, control, protect us,
    Till we safely stand
    In our fatherland. Amen.

Romans 16:17–20

  • Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them, 18 because such people do not serve our Lord Christ but their own appetites. They deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting with smooth talk and flattering words.
  • 19 The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil.
  • 20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
helpful notes on Romans 16:17–20











For yourself pray:

  • That God gives you discernment about false teachers and love for his holy word

For others pray:

  • That God keeps your congregation from doctrinal death traps

A psalm to listen to and ponder, as time allows:

  • Psalm 102 (YouTube, duet, "You are the same")

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