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journal: Week of July 12
His Father’ s Son
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Going Deeper Build on what you have learned this week by reading the following passages: John 17:1-3 Isaiah 53:1-12 Philippians 2:5-11 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Prayers, thoughts, & questions:
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Jesus. For many of us, He may be the Person of the Trinity to whom we find easiest to relate. He knows what it’ s like to be human, to walk on this earth and dream, hope, plan, and doubt. He is the only way to salvation and, sometimes, we find ourselves believing our own misconceptions about Christ. So, what misconceptions have this week’ s devotions revealed to you? How have this week’ s lessons caused you to think differently about Jesus? � how might your new understanding affect the way you share the gospel with others? How will this affect the way you relate to Jesus? � What things in your life have you failed to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ? What steps will you take to submit them this week?
� How will you respond when others claim that Jesus was only a good moral teacher? What passages from this week assure us that He is so much more?
� How have you allowed the idea that you must somehow earn Jesus’ love and affection to creep into your relationship with Him? What steps will you take this week to rest in His grace and trust Him at His word?
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26 | jul 2009 ec magazine
To have a relationship with someone, you have to spend time with him or her. How much time do you spend with Jesus?
Read Through the Bible
If you want a deeper relationship with Christ, a good way to start is by reading His Word. Follow our suggestions and you’ ll read through the Bible in a year.
• nehemiah 7 – Job 3
• Acts 7 – 10:48