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Saved by Mercy πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’

Saved by Mercy πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’ Devotionals for Church Family πŸ“– Main Verse: “He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy.” — Titus 3:5 πŸ“š Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Ezra 4–6 New Testament: Titus 3 πŸ’‘ Devotional Thought: Ezra 4–6 shows opposition against God's work. Despite delays and obstacles, God ensured that the temple was completed according to His plan. Titus 3 reminds us that salvation comes through God's mercy, not our achievements. We could never earn God's favor, yet He freely offers grace through Jesus Christ. Mercy changes everything. A grateful church never forgets that it was saved by grace alone. πŸ“ Application: Council & Pastoral: Teach God's grace faithfully. Men & Ladies: Live with humility and gratitude. Youth & Children: Thank Jesus for His mercy. πŸ€” Reflection: Do I truly appreciate God's mercy in my life? πŸ’­ Take Away: Salvation is a gift of God's mercy....

Justified by Faith πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’

Justified by Faith πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’ Devotionals for Church Family πŸ“– Main Verse: “Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God, because ‘the righteous will live by faith.’” — Galatians 3:11 πŸ“š Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: 1 Kings 21–22 New Testament: Galatians 3 πŸ’‘ Devotional Thought: 1 Kings 21–22 reveals injustice and misuse of power, reminding us that God sees and judges righteously. Galatians 3 teaches that righteousness comes through faith, not by works. Salvation is a gift, not something we earn. A faith-filled church trusts in God’s grace, not human effort. πŸ“ Application: Council & Pastoral: Teach salvation by grace through faith. Men & Ladies: Rest in God’s grace. Youth & Children: Trust Jesus for your salvation. πŸ€” Reflection: Am I relying on faith or on my own efforts? πŸ’­ Take Away: We are justified by faith in Christ. πŸ™ Prayer: Lord, thank You for the gift of salvation. Help us trust fully in Your grace and w...

Guarding the Truth πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’

Guarding the Truth πŸ§‘‍πŸ§‘‍πŸ§’‍πŸ§’ Devotionals for Church Family πŸ“– Main Verse: “We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved.” — Acts 15:11 πŸ“š Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Deuteronomy 33–34 New Testament: Acts 15 πŸ’‘ Devotional Thought: Deuteronomy concludes with Moses blessing Israel and reminding them of God’s faithfulness throughout their journey. Acts 15 records an important moment when church leaders clarified the message of salvation. They affirmed that salvation comes by grace through Jesus Christ—not by human effort. The church must guard the truth of the gospel and proclaim it clearly. πŸ“ Application: Council & Pastoral: Teach sound doctrine faithfully. Men & Ladies: Grow in understanding God’s Word. Youth & Children: Learn the truth of the gospel early. πŸ€” Reflection: Am I firmly grounded in the truth of God’s Word? πŸ’­ Take Away: Salvation is a gift of grace through Jesus. πŸ™ Prayer: Father, keep our ...