As you have talked about what it means to love God and not the world, this quote does a really good job of capturing the idea. See what you think: “Those who love the world serve and worship themselves every moment: it is their full-time job.” – J. I. Packer What does this mean to […]
Have fun with this devotion. Embrace your creativity. Following God above all else and being on mission with Him to help share the message of the Gospel with the world starts with seeing the world around you as the beautiful, God-given blessing that it is. Today, using the camera on your phone, take pictures of […]
“I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even […]
Queridos padres, Bueno, acabamos de concluir nuestra última lección acerca de Jesús y la cultura. Ha sido un gran momento para aprender junto con nuestros estudiantes cómo debemos identificarnos con Cristo mientras vivimos en un mundo que a menudo se opone a Dios y Sus caminos. Ha sido un momento alentador para el estudio y […]
Your devotion for today is short, but powerful. Take a second and read the quote below: “People will not care what you know until they know that you care.” – Anonymous What is this quote saying? Do you agree with it? It’s not that hard to see the problem this quote addresses, is it? Too […]
Your devotion today is different than previous days. It’s kind of an assignment. But it’s a cool one. Put this down, pick up your Bible or Bible app, and read Matthew 25:31-40. It won’t take you long at all. Finished? Good . . . When it’s all said and done, don’t you want to be […]
“On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” – Matthew 9:12 What would you say about a doctor whose office was only open to those who were feeling awesome? “No sick people allowed,” the sign on the front door might say. What kind of reputation […]
Queridos padres, ¡Hola! Acabamos de terminar la tercera lección de nuestro análisis de cuatro lecciones sobre lo que Jesús tenía que decir acerca de comprometerse con la cultura. La lección 3 se tituló “Hacer un impacto”. En esta lección, ayudamos a nuestros jóvenes a aprender que, como seguidores de Cristo comprometidos con el Evangelio, deben […]
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Mark 10:45 There’s a basic truth in this verse, one that’s so simple, it lends itself to a pretty short devotion. Here’s the truth: If serving others was good enough […]
Your devotion for today is a little different. There’s no verse to read. Only a reminder. Here’s your reminder: If you’ve already finished the second session of Bible study for Jesus and Culture, you’ll recall that your leader challenged you to identify someone in your school who is valuable to God but whom the world […]
