Daily Devotionals
Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know how to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures.
April 30
“Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience” (Hebrews 9:9).
Before Jesus, man lived with an ever-present sin-consciousness that the law reinforced. When He died on the cross, He took all the judgment for our sins and delivered us from the consciousness of sin.
April 29
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4).
Although we are no longer to live under the Old Testament, it still has tremendous value for Christians. It was designed to enhance our learning and spiritual development and give us a greater understanding of the freedom we now have under the New Testament.
April 28
“Suppose you sin by violating one of the Lord’s commands. Even if you are unaware of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for your sin” (Leviticus 5:17, NLT).
Under the law, people lived in constant fear of accidentally breaking a law and incurring God’s punishment. When Jesus went to the cross, He took all the punishment that was meant for us; there is now no need to fear God’s wrath.
April 27
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
Religion teaches us to be afraid of God and His punishment. The truth under grace is that we can now confidently approach Him without fear.
April 26
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ… And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father” (Ephesians 2:13, 17, 18).
One of the things that changed when Jesus ended the law and replaced it with grace is our access to God. Under the new covenant, He welcomes us.
April 25
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death” (Exodus 9:12).
Under the law, God was distant and unapproachable. Thankfully, He no longer forbids us to come to Him.
