Jun 26 2025

Afternoon Bible Verse

For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Afternoon Bible study

Jesus is the only human who has ever lived and never sinned.

We read in the New Testament that Jesus had half-brothers. Imagine what it must have been like to be the brother of Jesus! If we think it's difficult to live up to the pristine example of an older sibling, think about the implications if Jesus, the Son of God, was your brother.

He always told the truth, never made a bad decision, didn't give in to temptation, and the list goes on. Jesus was perfect.

However, this afternoon's verse in Corinthians tells us that this perfect man took on our sin when He died on the cross. Our mistakes and sins died with Him. Because He was raised to life, we have the opportunity to have a new life in Him.

It's interesting that Jesus' own brothers didn't believe He was the Son of God at the time of His death (John 7:5). They saw that Jesus was different from everyone else, and they knew Him in a different way, but still, they didn't believe.

Later on in Scripture, we read that at least two of His brothers became believers. Today, we can choose to follow the One who lived a sinless life and died for us so we can have a relationship with Him for eternity.

It takes faith for us to believe that Jesus was who he was and is. But God can increase our faith if we take the first step to trust Him.

Afternoon Prayer

Jesus, thank you for taking my sin so I can receive your righteousness. I choose to accept the life you have offered to me. Remove the sinful parts of me that keep me from knowing you. I didn't deserve the sacrifice you made for me, but I am forever grateful. Help me to honor you in the way I live, Jesus. In your name, amen.

Jun 25 2025

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. :

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

Jesus was the perfect example of how to live selflessly. Throughout Scripture we see numerous examples of Him serving the needs of others. He went out of His way to talk to people whom everyone else avoided. He healed people of diseases and showed compassion to the needy.

Do we live a life that could be considered selfless? It's important as followers of Jesus that our life looks different from the rest of the world that doesn't serve God.

As difficult as it can sometimes be, we should always consider the needs of others. We remember how we felt as children when someone else got the last cookie or piece of cake. It was disappointing. We thought life wasn't fair! As adults, we should live in a way that makes us willing to share our last cookie, or be willing to give someone else the coat off our backs.

We should be generous in how we serve other people. Instead of doing the minimum of what we think God wants of us, we should do more, without hesitation.

And we should be joyful when we serve others. There is no point in being selfless as a follower of Jesus if we do it begrudgingly. It should bring us joy to share God's love.

Jesus set the ultimate example of selflessness. With His help, we can also serve others in a way that honors God.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, every day I'm presented with opportunities to serve you. My prayer is that I would serve others with a selfless heart. Help me to put the needs of others before my own. I want to be generous and giving in how I serve. Let me be an example of serving others with joy that encourages other believers to do the same. Give me the confidence I need to be willing to live out my faith by serving your people. In Jesus' name, amen.
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