Friday, February 23, 2007

W51 The Cross

Memory verse: Roman5:6

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly."

Day 1 IPeter 2:23
Question: Jesus did not try to fight back when he was crucified. How can you have the same attitude and not fight back?

Prayer for the Day: God, Please help me to not fight back when people are against me. Help me to be self-controlled on the inside and on the outside.

Day 2 II Corinthians 5:15
Question: Jesus died so that we will loive for God and not for ourselves. Think of one way you can live for God today.

Prayer for the Day: Father, help me think of the best way to live for you today. Help me to remember this all day long.

Day 3 Galatians 2:20
Question: Jesus gave himself for us becaise he loved us. What's one way you can let Christ live in you today?

Prayer for the Day: Father, I want Jesus to live in me in some way today. Help me to see how to do this.

Day 4 I Corinthians 1:18
Question: Knowing about the cross is knowing about the power of God. Think of some area in which you want to be stronger and how the message of the cross can help.

Prayer for the Day: Father, since you had the power to raise Jesus from the dead, I know you have the power to help me change anything in my life. Please help me.

Day 5 I John 3:16
Question: God showed us what love is by letting Jesus die for us. How can you love so,eone today by "laying down" your life for them?

Prayer for the Day: Father, thanks for teaching me to treat others as more important than myself.

Day 6 Herbrews 12:2
Question: Even though dying on the cross hurt, Jesus knew that there would be joy later. What kind of "joy" can you expect if you decide to live like Jesus did?

Prayer for the Day: Father, thanks for letting me know that living like Jesus will help me to live a life that is full of joy.

Day 7 Philippians 2:5-11
Question: Jesus was always obedient, even when it meant he had to die on the cross. How can you change to be more obedient at home?

Prayer for the Day: God, it's hard for me to always be obdendient. Thanks for giving me Jesus as an example I can think of when I am having a hard time.

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