Memory Scripture of the Week ~
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God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were
still sinners. Romans 5:8
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| Christ died for us. All have sinned. He will raise the dead in the rapture. |
Jesus Christ
died for sinful man. But who among us is not sinful? Remember…all have sinned.
You and me.
For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's
glorious standard. Romans 3:23
Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He
never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He
suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18
Christ died
for us…to take away our sins so that we can one day stand in God’s presence
pure and holy. The exciting thing is that Jesus not only took away our sins…but
He will come and take us away to be with Him….forever. He may come anytime now
for the rapture of His church.
Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or
alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:10
This isn’t
something new. God has cared about mankind forever. He wants people to live to
please Him…to live righteous lives. He spoke to the people of Israel through
the prophet Ezekiel about just that way of living.
Do you think that I like to see wicked people die?
says the Sovereign LORD. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked
ways and live. However, if righteous people turn from their righteous behavior
and start doing sinful things and act like other sinners, should they be
allowed to live? No, of course not! All their righteous acts will be forgotten,
and they will die for their sins. "Yet you say, 'The Lord isn't doing
what's right!' Listen to me, O people of Israel. Am I the one not doing what's
right, or is it you? When righteous people turn from their righteous behavior
and start doing sinful things, they will die for it. Yes, they will die because
of their sinful deeds. And if wicked people turn from their wickedness, obey
the law, and do what is just and right, they will save their lives. They will
live because they thought it over and decided to turn from their sins. Such
people will not die. Ezekiel
18:23-28
We make
choices about our lives. How can we live to honor God?
Prayer ~ Lord God, help us to focus on
You and to think. To think good thoughts, things that are…true, and honorable,
and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable, so that we can live to honor
You. As a man thinks in his heart…so he is.
Daily
Bible Reading: Numbers 21-22
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