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What moves God is not our supposed goodness or trophies of righteousness, but rather our desperation and cry to Him for grace. If we could earn it, grace would no longer be grace. Grace by its very definition is giving us what we do not deserve. If we were entitled to God’s favor, it would be a wage that we are due. But since we have merited nothing from God and God being God owes us nothing, we see His favor both in salvation and the blessings that follow all as a token of His undeserved grace to the praise of His glory.
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The church cannot be expected to do its work effectively if their followers are not loyally supporting the leaders. It’s a matter of fact that we’re often slow to realize to this day that effective leadership in the church of Christ demands effective following. If we’re continually critical of them that are set over us, small wonder if they’re unable to perform the miracles that we demand of them. If we bear in mind the work’s sake, we may be more inclined to esteem them very highly in love.
Leon Morris

    • The names of God part 5

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    The names of God - Student Guide

    The names of God part 5

    The Names Of God

    Part 5

    DAY 29 Date ../../.. High Priest (archieratikos] Hebrews ch3v1-ch4v16

    READ: Pray for God’s Rest.

    1. A human high priest was the chief mediator between God and His people. Describe what Jesus is like as our pre-eminent High Priest. What does He do for believers?
    2. What warnings does God give us?
    3. My response to this passage is:

    DEED: Pray for Compassion to Encourage Other Believers.

    Jesus, my High Priest, guide me to:

    NEED: Pray for His Mercy and Grace.

    My greatest need today is:

    My High Priest answered my prayer today ../../.. in this way:

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    Jesus Christ is the High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Study Hebrews ch’s5-8.

    DAY 30 Date ../../.. Lamb (arnion] Revelation ch5v1-14

    READ: Pray for a Worshipful Attitude.

    1. Why do all the elders, angels and creatures worship the Lamb?
    2. There is another heavenly scene in Revelation ch7v1-17. Who is the Lamb and why is He worthy of worship?
    3. I worship the Lamb because:

    DEED: Pray for Courage to Tell Others About the Lamb.

    O Lamb of God, I ask You to:

    NEED: Pray for Deep Appreciation of Christ.

    My greatest need today is:

    The Lamb met my need today ../../.. in this manner:

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    Jesus, the perfect Lamb, shed His precious blood to save us from the penalty of our sins. Study the impact of His sacrifice in Romans ch5.

    DAY 31 Date ../../.. King of Kings (Basileus Basileon] Revelation ch19v1-21

    READ: Pray for a Response of Praise.

    1. At the end of human history, when time has been completed, Jesus will reign supreme. How does He show that He is King? Describe Him.
    2. What other names for Him appear in this passage? What does each one reveal about His character?
    3. My response to the King of Kings is:

    DEED: Pray for an Attitude of Urgency to Warn Others.

    I am at Your command, O King of Kings, to:

    NEED: Pray for a Commitment to Serve the King of Kings.

    My greatest need today is:

    The King of Kings met my need today ../../.. in this manner:

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    Throughout the Bible God tells about His kingdom. Read Christ’s parables about the kingdom in Matthew ch13, and David’s song in Psalm ch145.

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