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  A New Heart: God’s Promise of Restoration Bible Reading:  Ezekiel 36:24-31 Key Verse“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezek. 36:26) DEVOTION Although we are more than a month into the New Year, it is never too late to talk about New Beginnings. Most of us are working on our resolutions. But they are only as strong as our willpower to fulfill them. This is when we turn to the promise of a new beginning, one which starts with a new heart and a renewed spirit; a powerful promise given to us from God to the people of Israel through the prophet Ezekiel, during their Babylonian exile. Ezekiel’s prophecy and God’s promise of restoration wasn’t given to strangers, rather, it was given to those who knew Him and had experienced His divine mercy countless times. Not only did God promise physical restoration but He also promised an internal transformation where He would change their h...
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  Living in Hope of Christ’s Return  Bible Reading:  Titus  2:11-14   Key Verse: For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.  DEVOTION The grace of God is not just a gift of salvation; it is also a guide for holy living. As believers, we are called to turn away from sin and embrace righteousness, reflecting Christ’s love in our daily lives and rejecting worldly notions. Paul reminds us that we are to live self controlled and godly lives now on earth, and not just in eternity.  We live with not only the anticipation of Christ’s return, but a...
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  Resurrection and Transformation Bible Reading:   1 Cor. 15:35-41 Key Verse:  "But someone will ask, ‘How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?’... The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor." 1 Corinthians 15:35, 41 (NIV) DEVOTION In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul addresses concerns about the resurrection, explaining that just as a seed transforms into something far greater, so will our bodies be changed when we are raised to eternal life. He uses nature to illustrate God’s creative power, showing how the sun, moon, and stars each have their own glory. In the same way, our earthly bodies are temporary, but our resurrected bodies will be glorious and eternal. This passage reminds us that just as God gives unique splendor to the celestial bodies, He has prepared something far greater for us beyond this life. Our struggles, weaknesses, and imperfections in our earthly bodies are n...
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   From Slavery to Freedom in Christ Bible Reading:  Romans  6:19-23 Key Verse“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23  DEVOTION In Romans  6:19-23  Paul uses the analogy of slavery to help us readers understand the main point in this passage. He tells us that we have a choice of two different masters to follow throughout our lives, one is sin and the other is righteousness. Paul also provides us with the consequences that come with following each master. When we are slaves of sin, we don’t gain anything but actions that we regret and lead to eternal death. This causes us to be in eternal sadness and not be able to reside with God in his holy kingdom. However, Paul reminds us that Jesus has a way out of that punishment. Jesus, our Lord and Savior died on the cross for our sins and brought us salvation. He freed us from our former master and desires that we become slaves of God so ...
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  Experience the Fullness of God Bible Reading:  Ephesians  3:16-21 Key Verse “And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” - Ephesians  3: 17-19 DEVOTION Ephesians 3 is all about the amazing plan God has for those who are not his kingdom, the Gentiles. While most of the Bible is centered on God’s teachings to the nation of Israel, this passage shows a glimpse into what he commands for those who are not, and those who are just beginning to learn about His almighty ways.  This excerpt is titled, “A Prayer for the Ephesians”. Paul writes this as a testament to God’s undying love for mankind. The New Testament widely shows the apostles bringing Jesus’ - God’s - teachings to those outside of the nation that has ...
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  Abundant Life Through Kingdom of God Experience Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:4-15 Key Verse : For in him you have been enriched in every way with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge.” 1 Corinthians 1:5 DEVOTION Have we ever considered the abundance God has already poured into our lives? When we look at the blessings we have received from the Lord it is always provided in abundance because there is so much he has given us. As Paul starts his letter to the Corinthians, he greatly illustrates God’s grace and gifts, which forces us to recognize that abundant life starts with our experience with God now.  Paul highlights three major points when writing his letter… 1.  The Foundation of Abundant Life: Grace     Paul reveals that our foundation in Christ is created through the grace he has provided to us. This grace transforms us, and allows us to experience the richness of life in His kingdom. As seen through verse 5 it says “For in him you have b...
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  The Living Water – Jesus' Invitation to Fulfillment Bible Reading:  John 4:4-15. Key Verse:  "But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." — John 4:14 (NIV) DEVOTION Introduction In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at the well and offers her "living water" that satisfies her eternally. This passage highlights His invitation to spiritual fulfillment and eternal life. 1. A Divine Encounter (John 4:7-9) Jesus intentionally meets the woman, breaking cultural and social barriers. God's grace meets us wherever we are, offering hope and transformation. 2. A Deeper Need (John  4:10-12 ) Jesus reveals the thirst of the soul that earthly things cannot quench. Only Christ, the source of living water, satisfies our spiritual hunger. 3. An Eternal Gift (John  4:13-15 ) The living water Jesus offers leads to eternal life and spiritual renewal. Accepting ...
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