Real vs Fake Christian Love
As you journey through these five days, may you grow in your understanding and practice of genuine Christian love, nourished by God’s Word and empowered by His Spirit.
How NOT to Love One Another
In a world where love is often misunderstood and misrepresented, the apostle Peter gives us profound insight into what true Christian love looks like (and does not look like!), and how it can be cultivated. In 1 Peter 2:1-3, he challenges us to examine the nature of our love for God and for one another, urging us to put away behaviors that are contrary to the love we are called to exhibit.
How to Love One Another
As you journey through these five days, may you be encouraged and challenged to live out the love that God has poured into your heart. Let this love be a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel.
How to Love One Another
In a world often characterized by personal pursuit and self-fulfillment, the call to love one another earnestly from a pure heart stands as a radical and counter-cultural command. And yet, this is precisely God’s calling for Christians throughout Scripture, and challenges us to reflect on the nature of love as the defining characteristic of our Christian identity.
How to Love One Another
As you journey through these five days, may you be encouraged and challenged to live out the love that God has poured into your heart. Let this love be a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel.
The Paradox of the Cross: The Place of Salvation & Judgement
In the heart of Christian theology lies a profound paradox: the cross of Christ. It stands as both a symbol of salvation and a measure of judgment. This paradox invites us to explore the depths of transformation and discipleship, as God calls us to die to our old selves and embrace the new life in Christ that He provides.
Who Do You Love? A Call to Radical Discipleship
Scripture: John 12:24
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.”
Reflection:
In this passage, Jesus uses the metaphor of a grain of wheat to illustrate the necessity of His death for the salvation of many. Just as a seed must die to produce a harvest, Jesus’ sacrificial death brings forth new life for believers. This principle of dying to self is central to true discipleship. We are called to lay down our own desires and ambitions to follow Christ fully. Reflect on areas in your life where you need to “die” to self in order to bear fruit for God’s kingdom.
Who Do You Love? A Call to Radical Discipleship
In the heart of the Gospel lies a call that is both profound and challenging—a call to radical discipleship. This call invites us to a life of total self-renunciation and devotion to Jesus Christ. It is a call that echoes through the pages of Scripture, urging us to consider what it truly means to follow Christ in a world that often prioritizes self-preservation and personal gain.
Embracing the Unexpected King
As you journey through this devotional, may you grow in your understanding and appreciation of Jesus as the unexpected King who offers true peace and redemption. Embrace His call to live in alignment with His kingdom, eagerly anticipating the day when He will return as the conquering Lord.
The Unexpected King: From Humble Savior to Conquering Lord
The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, as recorded in John 12:12-19, presents a profound theological paradox that challenges our understanding of kingship and messianic expectations. This event invites us to reflect on the nature of Jesus as the Messiah and the implications of His mission for our lives today, while also pointing us toward the future reality of His return as a conquering King.
