Devotion on Advent, Hymns, Genesis 1:1, 3-4. 4 pages.
In the beginning … God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness (Genesis 1:1, 3-4).
It’s beginning to look like Christmas! Lights and decorations seem to be everywhere, inside and outside of our buildings. THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD IS COMING! Who is the Light? Why did He Come? How do we fit into this story of lights?
Note: This devotional is most effective if you provide either an Advent wreath or just 4 candles plus a white candle, which can represent the Christ candle. Also, beforehand, pass out to your group small candles with a drip sleeve. You may also mark certain sections to be read by several readers.
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Jesus, The Light of the World
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December 01, 2020 4:06 PM
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Devotion on Mission Work, Trust, Relationship with God, Psalm 126:3. 1 page.
The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad (Psalm 126:3).
A story about one woman's mission journey. Is God nudging you to do something out of your comfort zone?
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Jesus Christ Above All
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December 01, 2020 4:01 PM
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Devotion on Relationship with Others, Relationship with God, Jeremiah 29:11. 2 pages.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11).
These same words God speaks to us regardless of our life situation. His promise and His Presence will always be enough! While it is true that in life one can be a lonely number, in Christ, it doesn’t have to be. In Christ, we are made whole and complete. In Christ, we are never a lonely number, but are instead a beloved sister or brother, held close and given a future and a hope in Him!
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It Would Have Been Enough
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December 01, 2020 3:55 PM
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Devotion on Relationship with God, Christian Living, Renewal, Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1. 1 page.
As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God (Psalm 42:1-2).
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water (Psalm 63:1).
These words shine a spotlight directly on the need we all have to have our thirst quenched by God. The general activities of our life can make us dry. The stress and anxiety we face can make us dry. Add every weight and sin which clings so closely (Hebrews 12:1) to the mix and our soul can seem pretty parched.
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Is Your Thirst for God Still Quenched?
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December 01, 2020 3:28 PM
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Devotion on Justification, Christian Living, Genesis 3:12-13. 3 pages.
We try to absolve ourselves of guilt, justify our actions, share the blame, and cast off personal responsibility. Using the bad behavior of others to excuse our own only deceives ourselves (1 John 1:8). Sin is still sin, even when someone else sins against us first.
Our actions are never justified by what has been done to us. We are only justified by the blood of Christ. He suffered the consequences for all our sins though He was without any of His own.
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Is It Justified?
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December 01, 2020 3:21 PM
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Devotion on Christian Living, Comfort and Hope, Proverbs 16:9. 1 page.
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps (Proverbs 16:9).
Many times we become stressed, frustrated, and unhappy that what we thought was going to happen or what we were going to get done is foiled. We complain, groan, and get grumpy! But as we look at Scripture, we find that we can rely on the Lord, knowing that He has a plan and a purpose for us.
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In His Steps
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December 01, 2020 3:15 PM
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Devotion on Relationship with Others, Christian Living, Matthew 28:20. 1 page.
"And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).
Connecting with people is important in today’s world. Jesus knew how to connect with people in His day, too.
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Important Connections
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December 01, 2020 3:10 PM
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