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September 5, 2010
Today's Focus: Christian Humility The Christian's life of faith is a life of true humility. There is no room for arrogance and pride in the Christian heart. Today's lessons encourage both humble reverence before God and humble service toward others. God tells us today that those who exalt themselves on earth will be humiliated for eternity, but those who humble themselves now will be exalted.
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August 29, 2010
Today’s Focus: Walking the Narrow Way to Heaven
The way to heaven is narrow. Mere outward attachment to the family of God is not enough. Only through faith in Christ can we enter (Gospel). No human birthright gives access through the narrow door, as the New Testament era Jews demonstrate (Second Lesson). Our own abilities, talents and strengths are of no more use, as Gideon and the Israelites learned (First Lesson). Only those God has chosen and called to faith in Jesus will accompany the Lamb to his eternal victory celebration.
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August 22, 2010
Today's Focus: Fighting the Good Fight All Christians are engaged in a battle against the temptations and lies of Satan. God condemns the false prophets who "lead [his] people astray with their reckless lies" (First Lesson). Jesus says that no true peace exists between believers and unbelievers, only battle lines (Gospel). But God has supplied us with the armor of God (Second Lesson) so that we can take a firm stand against Satan and fight the good fight of faith.
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August 15, 2010
Today's Focus: Sure and Certain Faith Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Abram couldn't see his Savior, yet he believed. The same is true for us! We haven't seen Jesus, yet in him we have a sure hope. Our faith in Jesus means hope for a future in heaven. So we keep the flame of our faith trimmed and burning, anticipating the imminent return of our Bridegroom.
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