Core Scripture for Focus and Meditation
Jesus, the Son of God, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, proclaimed and demonstrated the Kingdom of God through His teachings and miracles, suffered and died for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead. Through Him we are forgiven, reconciled to God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and invited to participate in His Kingdom now and forever.
The Gospel
- Mark 1:14-15 (Kingdom announced)
- Titus 2:14 (Redemption and transformation)
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (Death and resurrection)
- Revelation 21:1-5 (New creation)
Path to Salvation
Our Response
Be With Jesus
Abide. Pray. Trust. Seek first the Kingdom.
- John 15:1-17 (The Vine and the Branches)
- Matthew 6 (Prayer, fasting, trust)
Become Like Jesus
Poor in spirit. Merciful. Pure in heart. Peacemaking. Loving enemies. Bearing the fruit of the Spirit.
- Matthew 5 (The Beatitudes)
- Galatians 5:22-23 (Fruits of the Spirit)
- Romans 8 (Life through the Spirit)
Do What Jesus Did
Serve. Give. Forgive. Welcome. Care for the least of these. Be salt and light.
- Matthew 5 (Sermon on the Mount)
- Matthew 6 (Sermon on the Mount cont.)
- Matthew 7 (Sermon on the Mount cont.)
- Matthew 25:31-46 (The Sheep and Goats)
- The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
- Luke 6:27-28
- But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
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