“I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord.” (Romans 16:22)
When was the last time you thought about Tertius? Likely, this is the FIRST time you’ve ever thought about Tertius! Tertius was the man who Paul dictated the Roman letter to. Paul’s words, but Tertius’ handwriting.
None of us remember Tertius, but we are deeply impacted by the work he did by sitting with Paul, listening, writing carefully, and properly penning the words of the Holy Spirit. Tertius was a tiny cog in a mechanism that turned the world upside down.
The lesson? Every Christian matters, and all kingdom work is worth doing. You never know when your Tertius moment will be.
Today’s Reading: Romans 16:17-27
Questions to ask:
- How is Paul feeling as he writes today’s passage? What is his mood?
- What are the central themes in Paul’s preaching and teaching which are being emphasized, or how are the central themes in this epistle being emphasized in today’s reading?
- How does our reading show Paul’s people skills, especially how he handles conflict?
- What in this passage would change the lives of the believer(s) being addressed? How does it make me a better disciple?
- How does this show the “good news” of the gospel? How can I share that with someone else?
This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision