PRICILIA’S SACRIFICE TO THE GOSPEL WORK

REMAIN BLESSED AS YOU TAKE YOUR TIME TO STUDY THE WORD OF GOD AMEN. 

DATE: TUESDAY 11TH JANUARY

TOPIC: PRICILIA’S SACRIFICE TO THE GOSPEL WORK 

TEXT: ROMANS 16:3-4

KEY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 16:19 “The church of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.”

Priscilla listened to Paul and did what he instructed her to do. She sacrificed her house for the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to reach out to others. 

There is a blessed reward when you obey and humble yourself to true and genuine ministers of the gospel. Priscilla understood this secret of the gospel without pretending as the Pharisees do. 

The Pharisees built the graves of the prophets and painted them white as a way to show respect but inwardly they practised deceit. They claim that if it were their days they would not have killed the prophets of Israel as did their fathers, but would have treated them nicely and with respect. 

By character, Pharisees are usually self-righteous and pretentious people. Jesus examined their hearts and pronounced woe on them. The Pharisees on several occasions attempted to kill Jesus, the greatest of all prophets. 

Nonetheless, Aquila and Priscilla remain perfect examples of obedient children of God. They demonstrated humility and supported the work of God.

Romans 16:3-4

3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

4 Who have for my life laid down their necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

Paul on behalf of Priscilla and Aquila extended a special salutation to the church of Corinth in an expression of the friendly role they played by accommodating the church in their house for the salvation of souls. 

Paul counted Priscilla and Aquila as worthy, righteous and faithful spouses in their services to the gospel work. He counted them worthy by mentioning their names in the Bible. Priscilla and Aquila were co-workers with Paul and he expressed his gratitude for their commitment. 

Several scriptures mention Priscilla’s name in Paul’s letters due to her total commitment to the gospel work. Priscilla and Aquila accompanied Paul to Ephesus for the gospel assignment. They were well mentored by Paul, the Apostle.

Thought for the day: There is a blessed reward when you obey and humble yourself to true and genuine ministers of the gospel.

Song for the day: Lord you are so good; Lord you are so kind… 

Bible reading for the day: Genesis 27-28; Matthew 9:18-38. 

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