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Hope in Salvation

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From “The Greatest Gift Given” wk3d4 ( An LGG Study)

Read: Romans 8:18-25; SOAP: Romans 8:24-25

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Romans 8:18-25

Reflection:

  • How are hope and endurance connected?
  • Can you have hope without endurance?
  • Can you endure without hope?

Paul tells us to keep our hope fixed on what we can’t see—the perfect work of salvation that God is doing on our behalf

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Hope In Christ

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From “The Greatest Gift Given” wk3d3 ( An LGG Study)

Read: Romans 15:7-13; SOAP: Romans 15:13

7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” 10 And again it is said, “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.” 11 And again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” 12 And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

Romans 15:7-13

Reflection:

  • What does it mean to abound in hope?

Gifts always require some kind of sacrifice, and in Paul’s letter to the Roman believers he reminded them that Jesus has given us the perfect example to follow. 

Read more about the Great Giver and His amazing gifts

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Every Perfect Gift

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From: The Greatest Gift Given, a Love God Greatly Study
Read: Luke 11:1-13 and SOAP: James 1:17

Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.

James 1:17

“God is good, and His character does not change when our circumstances change.” Read today’s full LGG Devotional – 

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Reflection Question:

  • What does James 1:17 say about THE GIVER of every good, generous and perfect gift?
  • He is … From _________________ and he never _______________________

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Your Love is Better Than Life

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Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!

During a time David spent in the wilderness he wrote that God’s love is unfailing and better than life! With those two declarations He was moved to praise Him.

I remember the first time I read this verse, or actually heard it read during a Sunday night service – shortly after I had lost a baby and nearly my life through a ruptured tubal pregnancy. The words were like a soothing balm then and continue to be a calming source of comfort and joy every time I read or hear them.

I hope they are a blessing to you as well – as you picture His love flowing deep and wide all around you – whether life is filled with joys or full of heartache and despair – God’s love never fails and it truly is better than life itself! You’ll find the whole passage below to give you a fuller picture of David’s thoughts (and mine that first time I heard them) –

O God, You are my God; I earnestly search for You. My soul thirsts for You; my whole body longs for You in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen You in Your sanctuary and gazed upon Your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise You as long as I live, lifting up my hands to You in prayer. You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise You with songs of joy.  I lie awake thinking of You, meditating on You through the night. Because You are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of Your wings. I cling to You; Your strong right hand holds me securely.

Psalm 63:1-8 (NLT)

Whether I am in a “wilderness experience” or rejoicing on a mountain-top I have learned – it is good to stop and remember the height and depth, and length and width of God’s love and give Him praise!

Me from the Insideout –
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Truth Over Lies: Lies About You (Part 2) Day 1

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LIE: MY LIFE IS ABOUT ME

Read: Isaiah 43:1-7; Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:31

SOAP: Isaiah 43:1-7

TRUTH: “Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.”

Isaiah 43:1-7 NLT

When we choose to view our life through Him instead of us, we realize our lives aren’t about you or about me.

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What do you think?

  • Why is it dangerous to think that our life is about us?

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Truth Over Lies: Week3

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LIES ABOUT YOU (PART 1) DAY 1

THE LIE: YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH

READ: Exodus 3:1-14 and 4:1-11; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 4:13, Ephesians 2:10; SOAP: Exodus 4:11

THE TRUTH: The Lord said to him, “Who gave a mouth to man, or who makes a person mute or deaf or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?

Exodus 4:11

A lie we often believe about ourselves is that we are not enough. You are not_______ enough. Immediately, a little lie probably crept into your mind. Inadequacy, incompetency, insufficiency.  

Read the full LGG devotional here – you won’t want to miss it!

It’s a lie meant to keep us from stepping forward in faith in the things God has called and created us to do.

Read the rest of the devotional here:

What do you think?

  • How can we overcome feelings of inadequacy?
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TRUTH OVER LIES: Week3

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“LIES ABOUT YOU” (PART 1), DAY 5.

THE LIE: You’re Too Old/Young to be Used by God.

READ: Job 12:12; Psalm 92:12-14; 1 Timothy 4:12 and SOAP: Psalm 92:12-14; 1 Timothy 4:12

THE TRUTH: The godly grow like a palm tree; they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the Lord’s house, they grow in the courts of our God. They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

Psalm 92:12-14

THE TRUTH: Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity. 1 Timothy 4:12What do you think?

  • Does your age make you feel inferior?
  • How can God use the young and the old?

Have you ever put an age limit on God’s plans for your life? We often feel that our age restricts us from accomplishing our goals or dreams. Like the height restriction at a rollercoaster, we stand stretching to see if God will let us on the ride. 

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The devil will tell us over and over again that we are too old or too young to serve Him. He will make you doubt your ability, your capacity, and your skills.

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TRUTH OVER LIES: Week3

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“LIES ABOUT YOU” (PART 1), DAY 4.

THE LIE:YOU NEED TO RELY ON YOUR OWN STRENGTH

READ: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 40:28-31; Jeremiah 17:5-8 and SOAP: Proverbs 3:5-6

THE TRUTH: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, don’t depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

We live in a world that values individualism. Asking for help appears weak.  

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What do you think?

  • What is the danger of relying on your own strength?
  • How do we rest in God’s strength?
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TRUTH OVER LIES: Week3

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“LIES ABOUT YOU” (PART 1), DAY 3.

THE LIE:YOU AREN’T LOVED.

READ: Romans 8:37-39 and SOAP: Romans 5:8

THE TRUTH: But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

One of the most isolating lies we can believe about ourselves is that we are not loved.  

Read the rest of the Love God Greatly Devotional here

“If you are waiting for me to tell you I love you, you’ll be waiting forever.” What a horrible thing to say, right? … 

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WHAT DO YOU THINK?

  • How do you know we are loved by God?
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Truth Over Lies: Week 3

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“LIES ABOUT YOU” (PART 1) DAY 2

THE LIE: “You Can’t Change”

Read: Hebrews 13:20-21; Philippians 4:13 and SOAP: Hebrews 13:20-21

THE TRUTH: Now may the God of peace who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus, equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21

Sometimes we experience something that grasps hold of us and we can’t seem to shake. We begin to believe the lie that we cannot change. We will always be a victim. We will always struggle with the addiction. Yet, God’s Word powerfully refutes these lies.  

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What do you think?

  • Why does relying on ourselves not produce lasting change?
  • How does relying on Jesus bring about true change?