The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
--- John 1:29
Every morning and evening, a lamb was sacrificed in the Temple for t... View MoreThe next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
--- John 1:29
Every morning and evening, a lamb was sacrificed in the Temple for the sins of the people (Exodus 29:38-42). Isaiah 53:7 prophesied that the Messiah, God’s servant, would be led to the slaughter like a lamb. To pay the penalty for sin, a life had to be given---and God chose to provide the sacrifice himself. The sins of the world were removed when Jesus died as the perfect sacrifice. This is the way our sins are forgiven (1 Corinthians 5:7). The “sin of the world” means everyone’s sin, the sin of each individual. Jesus paid the price of your sin by his death. You can receive forgiveness by confessing your sin to him and asking for his forgiveness.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
--- 1 John 1:9
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
--- Romans 10:9
Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.
--- Hebrews 13:15 NLT
Our lips should confess God’s name in praise. Yet, in your... View MoreTherefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.
--- Hebrews 13:15 NLT
Our lips should confess God’s name in praise. Yet, in your typical day, how many times do you hear God’s name used profanely? Christians should turn their frequency toward praise! Praise God early in the day before the rush, then again in the hurried middle, and at the end as business winds down. Offer Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is abl... View MoreShadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us[a] from Your Majesty’s hand.
--- Daniel 3:16-17
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were pressured to deny God, but they chose to be faithful to him no matter what happened! They trusted God to deliver them, but they were determined to be faithful regardless of the consequences. If God always rescued those who were true to him. Christians would not need faith. Their religion would be a great insurance policy, and there would be lines of selfish people ready to sign up. We should be faithful to serve God whether he intervenes on our behalf or not. Our eternal reward is worth any suffering we may have to endure first.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
--- John 14:21
Jesus said that his ... View MoreWhoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
--- John 14:21
Jesus said that his followers show their love for him by obeying him.
Love is more than lovely words; it is commitment and conduct. If you love Christ, then prove it by obeying what he says in his Word.
--- Life Application Study Bible notes
Dear Heavenly Father,
I am quick to say that I love You but I fall short of the way You love me.
I desire to show my love for You in my deeds.
I want to please You by my obedience to Your will.
Help me keep Your words and deepen my understanding of them as I apply them to the constantly changing situations that I face.
Take up residence in me and radiate through me to show Your justice, mercy and love. I ask the Holy Spirit to stir in me to rekindle the fire of Your love. Reveal Yourself to me , Lord.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
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