January 24, 2009 The Gospel Message
Today’s Bible Reading: Exodus 9–10; Luke 24
Scripture Focus:
Luke 24:46–47 Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise[h] from the dead the third day, 47 and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Observation:
Jesus capsulized the gospel with these words. The whole reason he came to earth and suffered as he did on the cross was to provide repentance and remission of sins. This is what Jesus says we should be preaching, not fluffy words that promise heaven without any sense of repentance.
Application:
When I talk to others about God, I must not sugar coat the gospel to simply be a way to get to heaven. We need a Savior because we have sinned—broken God’s righteous laws. May I never forget that this is the core of the gospel.
Prayer:
Abba Father, I’m grateful you went to the cross and rose from the dead to provide remission of sins for ME. May I gratefully share this message with others in need of a Savior.
