Daily Bible Plan

14. July 2025

Devotion by Reverend Joseph Antwi

Theme: Living your Faith in the Public Sphere

Fortified City Church & Love City Church, Basel

📖 Devotion Theme: Living Your Faith in the Public Sphere

Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12

🌟 What an amazing sermon by Sister Sarah on Sunday!

If you missed it, please take time to watch it on YouTube and don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more Christ-centered messages.

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As we begin this new week, we’ll focus more on direct Bible reading and reflection. Let’s give room for God’s Word to speak to us personally.

👉 You can even go further by reading 1 Thessalonians chapters 3, 4, and 5, but today we’ll focus on chapter 4.

Take some time to read 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 slowly and prayerfully. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how your faith can be lived out publicly—in your conduct, relationships, and work.

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🧠 Reflection Questions (from the passage):

1. According to verse 1, what does it mean to live in a way that pleases God—and how are you doing that in your daily life?

2. Verses 3–5 speak about sanctification and purity. What area of your life needs God’s refining touch?

3. In verse 6, Paul warns against taking advantage of others. Are you treating people around you with justice and respect?

4. Verses 9–10 encourage growing in love. Who is the Holy Spirit prompting you to love more intentionally this week?

5. Verses 11–12 speak about living quietly, working diligently, and winning the respect of outsiders. How can your lifestyle better reflect Christ in public?

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🙏 Meditate on the passage. Highlight what the Lord is showing you and write it down.

💬 Feel free to share your reflections in the chat—your insight might be just what someone else needs today.

Have a blessed and fruitful start to your week!

— Pastor Joseph