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Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
Last week we talked about having the Holy Spirit as a friend who not only reminds us about what Jesus taught us while he was here on earth, but also teaches us how to be more like Christ. This week we are talking about accepting one another as Christ accepts us. Romans 15:7 tells us Therefore, accept each
other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory.
Do you have a hard time accepting other peoples faults? Is there someone in your life that you feel has wronged you in some way? Truth is that we have all wronged Jesus in some way shape or form, but he accepts us despite what we have done. Romans 5:8 tells us But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
Challenge: This week when you are having a hard time showing love to others, remember Christ love for us and let His love shine through you.
But the Holy Spirit will help you, because the Father will send the Spirit to take my place.
Last week we talked about where we draw our strength from, and that if we are a follower of Christ he is our source of strength and support. This week we are looking at John 14:26 But the Holy Spirit will help you, because the father will send the Spirit to take my place. When Jesus went to heaven to be with (God) His Father he promised that God would send us the Holy Spirit as a friend to take his place. And the Holy Spirit would not only teach us but to remind us of all the things Jesus taught us while he was here on earth. Acts 2:38 tells us how we can have the Holy Spirit in our lives. It says Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Challenge: If you are already a Christian and have been baptized take some time this week to get to know the Holy Spirit on a deeper level. If you have not been baptized pray and ask God to show you His truth then talk to your parents or a coach about what it means to follow Jesus.
I will make you strong and help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.
Last week we talked about the love of Christ and how we are to love each other as Christ loved us. This week we are talking about Isaiah 41:10 that says I will make you strong and help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you. Where do you draw your strength from? So many times we try and rely on our own abilities to get us through difficult times, but if you are a friend of Christ, the Bible tells us He is there give you strength and support. Are you getting your strength from Christ or are you still trying to do things on your own? Challenge: This week pray and ask God to give you strength. Thank Him not only when he is there to support you every day, but also during difficult times.
Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
Last week we talked about how true friends are people who encourage us and build us up. This week we are talking about the love of Christ. John 15:13 says Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. And just who are Christ friends? Verse 14 tells us that we are Christ friends if we follow his commands. His command is simple: Love each other as I have loved you. (Verse 12) And again in verse 17 This is my command: Love each other. Do you put others needs ahead of you own? What are some ways we can show the love of Christ to others?
Challenge: This week look for ways to share the love of Christ with others.
Take time to thank God for His love and the opportunities He gives you to share it with others.
Challenge: This week take some time to think about your friendships. Do you
have the type of friendships where you challenge each other to grow?
Dont be selfish; dont try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Last week we got together and got to know our teammates a little better and we learned the verse A friend loves at all times Proverbs 17:17 This week we are talking about the verse Dont be selfish, dont try and impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Does anyone know what the word humble means? (Let them answer.) Being humble means that you respect others more than yourself. One way you can be humble is by helping others who cannot possibly help you in return. Instead of hanging out with your friends, or playing video games, or watching TV maybe you help one of your neighbors shovel snow or rake leaves.