Jun 27 2025

Afternoon Bible Verse

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Afternoon Bible study

One of the most challenging experiences we have in life is learning to forgive. Letting go of hurt feelings and pain that was inflicted by others is not easy. Sometimes holding onto a grudge may seem like a good idea, and we have no problem justifying it. The payoff, however, isn't worth it.

Unforgiveness robs us of our peace and is in opposition to God's attitude toward us.

So, how can we forgive? The answer is found through prayer and living a life that honors God. When we study scripture, we learn that prayer is a vertical relationship between our Heavenly Father and us. Forgiveness is the horizontal relationship between us and others.

And the benefits of forgiving others are countless.

First, God's peace will fill our hearts and minds. Without harboring bitterness, the Holy Spirit can move freely in our lives.

Next, when we forgive someone, it reminds us of how the Lord forgives us. In fact, as this afternoon's verse says, if we want to receive God's forgiveness, we must learn to forgive others. We can't hate our neighbor and love God at the same time. Hatred and love cannot coexist in our hearts.

It's as simple as this: If we want God to answer our prayers, we have to let go of hateful feelings and unforgiveness and allow Him to handle the difficult situations in our lives.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Lord, today, I ask you to search my heart for any bitterness that lingers there. I know that it hinders my relationship with you. So help me make things right with those who have hurt me—even if that means letting go of feelings I've tried to justify. I want to glorify you with my life. In Jesus' name, amen.

Jun 26 2025

Yesterday Afternoon's 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. :

Yesterday Afternoon's 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.

Yesterday Afternoon's 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.
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