F O O T H O L D

READING

79 GOD'S WAY

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PRAY Give me a fresh sense of your great love for me, heavenly Father.

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READ Romans 3:21-31.

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THINK Try to write your own description of God's grace using some of

the ideas in this reading.

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FOCUS 'Smallpox Eradicated' was a bold headline in the world's news in

the 70s. How was it done? Not by building hospitals for smallpox

victims or producing ointments to cover their sores: the World

health Organisation went out to destroy the germs themselves and

their carriers. Paul has described the root cause of the world's

deeper troubles - SIN; so now he tells us the only way it can be

dealt with.

1. WHAT GOD HAS DONE (21-26). Three times in this paragraph the

name of Jesus is stated - for he is God's answer to man's sin.

Verse 24 is the good news in one sentence; instead of man's

useless attempts to put himself right by obeying religious rules

and regulations, God has graciously provided another way; it is

the most amazing free gift ever offered. We are put right with

God through Jesus, who offered himself as a sacrifical offering

for our sin. 'Grace' - God's free favour - is the key word.

Although this plan was revolutionary, the Old Testament shows

that it was intended by God right from the beginning.

2. WHAT WE MUST DO (27-31). How can we get the benefit of what

Christ has done for us? 'Faith' is the key word here. A starving

refugee's empty hands stretched out to receive a gift of food.

This passage contains many deep thoughts. But even a child can

receive a gift. Have you? Many people make the mistake of trying

to EARN God's forgiveness. A gift can seem too good to be true!

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PRAY "Nothing in my hands I bring"; but in my heart there is gratitude

and love, O God; help me to obey you.

 


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