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2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 114: Forensic Justification

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 114: Forensic Justification
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💁🏻 Concept: Forensic JustificationThe word “forensic” refers to something legal or judicial in nature. In theology, it describes how justification is a legal declaration by God. When God justifies a sinner, He declares them righteous—not because of their own goodness, but because of Christ’s righteousness credited to them. This act doesn’t immediately change a person’s internal character, but it changes their status before God. It’s like a courtroom verdict: “Not guilty.” Through faith in Christ, we are legally declared righteous before the holy Judge of all.
📖 Bible Readings: Romans 5:1(Romans 3:23-26; Romans 4:5-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 2:16; Philippians 3:9)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Justification is a once-for-all declaration by God.2. We are justified by faith in Christ, not by works.3. Christ’s righteousness is credited to us.
💪🏼 Applications:1. Treasure your freedom in Christ. 2. Treasure your justified status in Christ. 3. Treasure the One who justified you. 
🎙Discussion:How then shall we live, knowing that we have been justified in Christ? 
🙏🏼 Prayer:Gracious Father, thank You for justifying me through Christ. I could never earn righteousness on my own, but You declared me righteous because of what Jesus has done. Help me not to live in fear or guilt, but in the freedom of knowing I am fully accepted. When I fail, remind me that my status before You is secure. Let Your declaration shape how I see myself and how I treat others—with grace, mercy, and humility. May I walk daily in the joy of my justification. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 113: Foreknowledge

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 113: Foreknowledge
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💁🏻 Concept: ForeknowledgeIn Scripture, foreknowledge is not just God knowing facts about people in advance. It’s relational and personal—God setting His love upon certain individuals before creation, choosing them for salvation. This truth is closely connected to the doctrine of election. It reminds us that our salvation is not random or earned, but rooted in God’s eternal love and sovereign grace. He knew us intimately and lovingly, even before we were born.
📖 Bible Readings: Romans 8:29-30(1 Peter 1:1-2; Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:4-5; Psalm 139:13-16; John 10:14-15)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. God’s foreknowledge is not just fore-knowing but also fore-loving.2. God’s fore-loving is the basis of Ordo Salutis (Foreknew, predestined, called, justified, glorified).3. God’s covenant relationship with us began from the eternal heart of God. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Trust God’s unbreakable chain of redemption. 2. Rest in God’s unconditional love for us. 3. Extend the same unconditional love to others. 
🎙Discussion:How can you practically extend the unconditional love of God to others?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Father in heaven, thank You for loving me before I was even born. You didn’t just know facts about me—You knew me deeply, personally, and chose me out of grace. I’m amazed that my salvation is not random or earned, but rooted in Your eternal love. When I struggle or feel unworthy, remind me that I am Yours because You willed it long before time began. I praise You for Your love and unbreakable chain of salvation. Help me rest in that unshakable love and extend it to others, even when it's hard. Let my life reflect the joy of being fully known and fully loved. In Jesus’ name, amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 112: Flood Theology

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 112: Flood Theology
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💁🏻 Concept: Flood GeologyFlood Geology is the belief that many of the earth’s geological features—like rock layers, fossils, and canyons—are best explained by the global flood in Genesis 6–9. This view affirms that the flood was not just a local event, but a real, historical, worldwide judgment of God that dramatically reshaped the earth. It stands in contrast to evolutionary geology, which suggests slow processes over millions of years. 
📖 Bible Readings: Genesis 7:11-12(Romans 1:19-20; Genesis 6:5-13; Psalm 104:6-9; Matthew 24:37-39; 2 Peter 3:3-7; Job 12:7-10)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. The Bible and science are compatible. 2. The flood explains fossil record and many more. 3. The best education is God over education. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Do not succumb to godless education.2. Study science for God's glory. 3. Believe that science leads to God. 
🎙Discussion:Why is it important to believe that science leads to God? 
🙏🏼 Prayer:Heavenly Father, indeed, the whole creation declares the glory of God. You are the God of truth, both in Scripture and in creation. Thank You for showing us that Your Word and science are never in conflict. I recognize that all truth is God’s truth. Strengthen my heart to stand firm against worldly ideas that deny You. Help me to see education through the lens of the Lordship of Christ and use it for Your glory. May I boldly declare that You are the Creator, and all creation speaks of You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 111: Final Judgment

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 111: Final Judgment
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💁🏻 Concept: Final JudgmentThe Final Judgment is the last and ultimate proclamation by Jesus Christ of the eternal destinies of all people. This judgment will occur after the millennium and the rebellion that arises at its end. It will be a day of great reckoning where each individual is held accountable for their deeds—either to eternal life or eternal separation from God. The Final Judgment is a sobering reminder of God’s holiness and justice, but also of His mercy in offering salvation through Jesus Christ. This truth calls believers to live with urgency and responsibility, knowing that our lives have eternal significance.
📖 Bible Readings: Revelation 20:11–15(Matthew 25:31–46; 2 Corinthians 5:10; John 5:28–29; Romans 14:10–12; Daniel 12:2; Acts 17:31; Matthew 12:36; Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:14;; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 3:10-11)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. All people must appear before the judgment seat of Christ.2. All people must give an account for everything they have done on earth. 3. All people must choose now whether to live for God or for themselves. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Labor in the Lord daily as eternal investment. 2. Love more and hate less as much as you can.  3. Live each day in preparation for the Judgment. 
🎙Discussion:How does the reality of the Final Judgment impact our actions whether good, bad, or done in secret? 
🙏🏼 Prayer:Righteous Judge, thank You for the hope we have in Christ, who took upon Himself the judgment we deserved. Help me live each day with eternity in mind, knowing that every choice and action matters in light of the Final Judgment. Give me a heart to reach others with the message of salvation so they too may stand before You, not in condemnation but in the righteousness of Christ. I pray that You will help me to love more, hate less, and live in light of eternity. Strengthen me to live a life worthy of Your calling knowing that my labor in the Lord is not in vain. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 110: Firstfruits

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 110: Firstfruits
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💁🏻 Concept: Firstfruits Firstfruits (ἀπαρχή, aparchē) refers to the first portion of a harvest, offered to God in thanksgiving and faith for the full harvest to come. In 1 Corinthians 15:20, Paul calls Jesus the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep—meaning His resurrection is just the beginning. It guarantees that all who belong to Him will also be raised. His glorified body is the preview of what’s in store for every believer. Our future is not decay, but glory.
📖 Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 15:20(Leviticus 23:9–14; Romans 8:23; James 1:18; Revelation 14:4; Philippians 3:20–21; John 11:25–26; Romans 8:37)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Firstfruits points to Christ’s resurrection. 2. Firstfruits guarantees our resurrection. 3. Firstfruits makes our lives meaningful.
💪🏼 Applications:1. Anchor all your hope in Christ’s resurrection.2. Believe that you are more than conquerors. 3. Commit yourself fully to the work of the Lord. 
🎙Discussion:How does knowing that Jesus is the “firstfruits” of the resurrection impact your life?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, thank You for raising Jesus from the dead and becoming the firstfruits of the resurrection. Christ’s victory over death gives me hope beyond the grave. I know that my body, though weak today, will one day be raised in glory like that of Jesus. Help me live each day with eternity in mind. When I face sickness, loss, or aging, remind me of the promise that I will rise because Jesus has risen. Fill me with resurrection power and joy, so that I reflect Your life even now. Let my heart overflow with thanksgiving. I praise You, for in Christ death is defeated. Death has been swallowed up by Your victory. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 109: Filled With the Holy

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 109: Filled With the Holy
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💁🏻 Concept: Filled with the Holy SpiritBeing “filled with the Holy Spirit” refers to an event subsequent to conversion where a believer experiences a fresh empowerment from the Holy Spirit. This may lead to greater love for God, increased victory over sin, boldness in ministry, and sometimes the receiving of new spiritual gifts. While every believer has the Holy Spirit from the moment of salvation (Rom. 8:9), the filling of the Spirit is something we’re commanded to continually seek (Eph. 5:18). It’s not about getting more of the Spirit, but the Spirit getting more of us.
📖 Bible Readings: Ephesians 5:18(Acts 2:1-4; Acts 4:31; Galatians 5:16-25; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Luke 11:13; 1 John 2:6)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. The Spirit gives us spiritual breakthroughs. 2. The Spirit guides us to become more like Jesus.  3. The Spirit leads us to a greater, higher, and deeper love and commitment to God. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Desire more: Ask God for more of His presence. 2. Deny self: Walk as Jesus walked. 3. Declare Christ: Serve God like never before. 
🎙Discussion:How can we be filled with the Holy Spirit?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, I desire more of Your presence. Please let Your Holy Spirit fill me. I don’t want to live in my own strength—I want to walk in step with You. Give me a deeper love for Jesus, a hatred for sin, and boldness to share the gospel. I surrender every part of my heart to You. Lead me, fill me, and overflow through me so that I can be a light in this dark world. Thank You that You are not just with me but in me. Let Your power be seen in my everyday life. Let me serve You like never before. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 108: Fasting

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 108: Fasting
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💁🏻 Concept: FastingFasting is not just skipping meals—it’s choosing to feast on God instead. It’s a spiritual discipline where we deny ourselves physical satisfaction so we can heighten our spiritual sensitivity. Biblically, fasting is often linked with moments of desperation, direction, and deep devotion. It’s a way of saying, “Lord, I need You more than anything.” In fasting, we humble ourselves before God, tuning out the noise so we can hear His voice more clearly (Joel 2:12–13; Acts 13:2–3).
📖 Bible Readings: Nehemiah 1:4(Joel 2:12–13; Jonah 3:5; Nehemiah 1:4; Acts 13:2–3, 14:23; Isaiah 58:6–11; Daniel 9:3; Ezra 8:23; 2 Chronicles 20:3; Matthew 4:2; Luke 2:37; Matthew 6:16-18)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Fasting is a normal Christian discipline. 2. Fasting is spending a lot of time with God.3. Fasting is aligning your heart with God.  
💪🏼 Applications:1. Fast for your family, friends, and finances. 2. Fast by skipping meals and social media. 3. Fast regularly or at least once a month. 
🎙Discussion:What do you think God might change in a person’s life who completely trust the Lord by praying and fasting?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Father, I confess that I often rely more on comfort than on communion with You. Teach me to hunger for You above all things. In times of fasting, help me not just to abstain but to abide—to draw near, to listen, to surrender. Strip away distractions, cleanse my heart, and rekindle a fire for Your presence. I want to hear You clearly, follow You closely, and love You deeply. Whether in feasting or fasting, may my life glorify You. Thank You for meeting me in the stillness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 107: Faithfulness

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 107: Faithfulness
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💁🏻 Concept: FaithfulnessFaithfulness is the doctrine that God will always do what He has said and fulfill what He has promised. He never lies, never changes, and never fails. In a world full of broken promises and unreliable people, God stands out as the One who is always consistent, always trustworthy, and always on time. His past faithfulness fuels our present confidence and future hope.
📖 Bible Readings: Lamentations 3:22–23(Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Timothy 2:13; Hebrews 10:23; Psalm 89:1–2)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. God is a promise-keeper. 2. God’s faithfulness sustains us. 3. God is unchanging--then, now, and forever. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Remember how God has been faithful in the past.2. Endure the present with God’s sustaining grace.3. Face the future by relying on God’s faithfulness.
🎙Discussion:How has remembering God’s faithfulness helped you stay strong during trials?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Faithful God, thank You that You are always true to Your Word. You do not forget, fail, or forsake. Even when I feel uncertain, You remain constant. Help me to remember Your goodness in the past, so I can trust You with the present and the future. Teach me to wait on You with patience and confidence. Let Your faithfulness be my anchor in every storm. Strengthen my heart to mirror Your faithfulness in how I live and love others. I praise You for being the unchanging Rock in a shifting world. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 106: Faith and Practice

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 106: Faith and Practice
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💁🏻 Concept: Faith and PracticeTrue biblical faith is not just intellectual belief—it leads to life transformation. James 2:17 says, “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Real faith produces obedience. If we truly believe in God, it must show in how we live. Faith and obedience are not separate paths—they are two sides of the same coin. Faith gives direction; obedience is the daily walk. 
📖 Bible Readings: James 2:19(John 14:15; Romans 1:5; Hebrews 11:8; Matthew 7:21-24; Luke 6:46; Titus 1:16)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Faith gives direction. 2. Obedience is walking in that direction. 3. Faith and obedience are two sides of the same coin. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Show your faith by your actions. 2. Be Abraham, not like demons who merely believe. 3. Complete your faith by being kind and loving. 
🎙Discussion:According to James, what kind of faith does God require?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, thank You for the gift of faith. Help me to live a life that shows I truly believe in You. Teach me to obey You not out of fear, but out of love and trust. When I struggle to follow, strengthen my heart and remind me of Your promises. I don’t want a dead faith—I want a living, growing relationship with You. Show me the next step of obedience today, and give me courage to walk in it. Let me show my faith today by being kind and loving to someone today. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 105: Faith

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 105: Faith
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💁🏻 Concept: FaithFaith is trust or dependence on God based on the fact that we take Him at His word and believe what He has said. It is not blind optimism, but confident assurance in God’s character, promises, and power. True faith rests not on what we see, but on who God is—and what He has revealed through His Word.
📖 Bible Readings: Hebrews 11:1(Hebrews 11:1-6; Matthew 7:21; 8:5-13; James 2:17; Genesis 15:6; Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 10:17; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 2:8-9; James 2:17; Galatians 2:20)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Faith is taking God at His word. 2. Faith honors God. 3. Faith leads to active obedience.
💪🏼 Applications:1. Trust God even you do not see the whole picture.2. Declare God's promises over your doubts.3. Walk daily in obedience as a response to faith.
🎙Discussion:What does it mean to live by faith and not by sight in your daily life?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, please increase my faith. Let me take You at Your word. Help me to trust You even when I don’t see the full picture. Strengthen my heart to believe Your promises and rely fully on Your word. Teach me to walk by faith—not just with my lips, but with my whole life. When doubts arise, remind me of who You are: faithful, true, and unchanging. May my faith grow deeper, stronger, and more active every day. Lead me to live in full dependence on You, not on my feelings or circumstances. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
 

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 104: Exorcism

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 104: Exorcism
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💁🏻 Concept: ExorcismExorcism is the act of driving out an evil spirit through a spoken command, often done in the name and authority of Jesus Christ. In Scripture, exorcisms affirm Christ's power over the spiritual realm and the victory of God’s kingdom over darkness. Unlike magical rituals or superstition, biblical exorcism is rooted in truth, prayer, and divine authority—not human effort. Christ’s followers are called not to fear demonic forces, but to live in the freedom Christ secured.
📖 Bible Readings: Mark 1:23–27(Luke 10:17–20, 11:20; James 4:7; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:10–12; Colossians 2:15; Mark 1:23-27; Luke 4:33-36; Matthew 10:1; Luke 9:1; Acts 16:16-18, 19:11-16; Mark 9:29; 1 John 3:8; Luke 10:20)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Jesus casted out demons. 2. Jesus gave His disciples authority to do the same. 3. Jesus’s disciples exorcised in Jesus’ name. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Repel the enemy through prayer and fasting.  2. Recognize that Christ has already won the battle.3. Rejoice that you belong to Jesus Christ. 
🎙Discussion:What is the importance of being in Christ and Christ being in You?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, You are the King above all powers, seen and unseen. Thank You that by the cross of Jesus, You disarmed every force of darkness. I do not need to fear the enemy, for You are with me and within me. Strengthen my heart to stand firm in faith, equipped with Your Word. Teach me to walk in the light, rejecting every lie and attack of the evil one. Guard my mind, protect my home, and fill me with the peace that only comes from You. May I live boldly in the truth that You reign over all creation. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, amen.
 
 

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 103: Ex Nihilo

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 103: Ex Nihilo
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💁🏻 Concept: Ex Nihilo"Ex nihilo" is a Latin phrase meaning "out of nothing." It refers to the Christian belief that God created the entire universe without using any pre-existing materials. This means that God didn’t just shape what was already there—He spoke and brought all things into existence. This truth sets God apart as the all-powerful, sovereign Creator. He alone has the power to create something from nothing.
📖 Bible Readings: Hebrews 11:3(Genesis 1; Hebrews 11:3; John 1:1-3; Psalm 33:6,9; Romans 4:17; Revelation 4:11; Isaiah 45:18; Philippians 4:19; James 1:17; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Psalm 121:1-2 Psalm 19:1)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. God is the Source of all existence.2. God displays His glory through creation.3. God gives hope to hopeless situations.
💪🏼 Applications:1. Seek provision from the Source of all things. 2. View all your problems in light of who God is. 3. Look up in hopeless situations. 
🎙Discussion:How does believing in “creation ex nihilo” give you hope in times when it seems there is no hope?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Almighty Creator, I praise You for Your unmatched power and wisdom. You spoke, and the universe came into being—out of nothing. If You can create stars, planets, and life with just a word, I know You can also work wonders in my life. When I feel empty, remind me that You can fill me. When I feel lost, remind me that You can make a way. I trust in Your creative power and perfect plan. Make something beautiful out of my life for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 102: Exegesis

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 102: Exegesis
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💁🏻 Concept: ExegesisExegesis is the process of carefully interpreting a passage of Scripture to understand its original meaning. It seeks to discover what the text meant to its first readers, using context, language, and culture. This is different from eisegesis, which reads one’s own ideas into the text. A good exegete honors God by letting the Bible speak for itself. True understanding leads to faithful living.
📖 Bible Readings: 2 Timothy 2:15(Nehemiah 8:8; Luke 24:27; Acts 17:11; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Hebrews 4:12)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Exegesis guards us against eisegesis. 2. Exegesis guides us to what the Bible teaches. 3. Exegesis leads us to right teaching and right application. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Study the Word prayerfully.2. Seek to understand Scripture exegetically.3. Submit your opinions to God’s truth. 
🎙Discussion:Why is it dangerous to interpret the Bible based on our feelings or personal opinions rather than doing proper exegesis?
What are the seven simple steps of exegesis?(For members who joined our community)
 
🙏🏼 Prayer:Father God, thank You for the gift of Your Word. Help me to approach it with a heart ready to learn and a mind that seeks truth. Teach me to study the Bible carefully, not twisting its meaning but seeking to understand what You have truly said. Protect me from error, pride, and shallow interpretation. Give me the discipline to dig deep and the humility to submit to Your Word. May Your truth transform the way I live, love, and lead. Train me to be a faithful student of Your Scriptures. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
 

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 101: Excommunication

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 101: Excommunication
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💁🏻 Concept: ExcommunicationExcommunication is the final and most serious step of church discipline. It means being removed from the fellowship, or “communion,” of the local church. This is not done to condemn, but to call someone to repentance and restoration. It is a loving but firm action that reminds us how serious sin is—and how beautiful God’s grace is when we turn back to Him. Excommunication is not the end goal; restoration always is.
“No member of the church shall be excommunicated without due process of the Lord.” -R.O. 
📖 Bible Readings: Matthew 18:15-17(Matthew 18:15–17; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13; 2 Thessalonians 3:14–15Galatians 6:1; Hebrews 12:11; 2 Corinthians 2:5–8)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Church discipline, including excommunication, is a biblical act of love and accountability.2. The goal of excommunication is repentance and eventual restoration to the body-church.3. Sin has consequences, but grace is always available to the repentant. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Speak the truth in love to fellow believers who are drifting from the faith.2. Examine your heart and be humble when being corrected or rebuked by fellow believers. 3. Uphold truth and be faithful to Christ without fear or compromise.
🎙Discussion:Why is it important to see excommunication not as a punishment but as an act of love and grace with the hope of restoration?
 
🙏🏼 Prayer:Lord God, help me not to take sin lightly, nor Your mercy for granted. If I stray, correct me gently and lead me back to You.  Let my heart be soft and responsive, always eager to repent and return to You. May I be humble when being corrected by my fellow believers. When I am the one correcting others, please, give me the courage to speak truth in love. May my church be a place of both holiness and healing—a family that restores the fallen and celebrates the redeemed. Keep us united under Your Lordship and may our church be faithful to You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 100: Exaltation of Christ

2025 DAILY DEVOTIONS 100: Exaltation of Christ
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💁🏻 Concept: Exaltation of ChristThe exaltation of Christ refers to the glorious elevation of Jesus following His humiliation—His life, death, and burial. This state of exaltation includes four key aspects: His resurrection, ascension, session, and return in glory. 
📖 Bible Readings: Philippians 2:9–11(John 1:1-3, 14; Matthew 26:67-68; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Mark 16:19; Acts 2:33; Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20–23; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 1:7–8; 1 Peter 5:5-6)
👨🏻‍💻 Teachings:1. Christ’s resurrection demonstrated His victory.2. Christ is reigning now—ascension and session. 3. Christ’s return in glory completes redemption. 
💪🏼 Applications:1. Rejoice in the Lord’s victory.2. Work for Jesus in advancing His Kingdom. 3. Anticipate Christ’s return in glory. 
🎙Discussion:How does the humiliation and exaltation of Christ encourage you to face trials and hardships?
🙏🏼 Prayer:Father, You have highly exalted Jesus and given Him the Name above every name. One day, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Lord, humble my heart. Strip me of pride and selfish ambition. Make me like Jesus—gentle, obedient, and surrendered to Your will, even unto death. I also ask that You lift me up, not for my sake, but so that my life may point to the glory of Your grace. You oppose the proud but lift the humble. So, right now, I bow and humble myself before You. Shape me, mold me, and in Your perfect time, lift me up for Your name’s sake. I pray this in Jesus’ name, Amen.