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The King of Kings Dec 11, 2020

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As we spend this week to celebrating who Jesus is and what he’s done, today we’ll remind ourselves of the great authority and victory of Jesus as our King of kings. There is so much peace available to us today found solely in our shared victory with Christ, our King and his sovereignty over all of our circumstances. Allow this victorious King to settle your heart and mind today as you experience his presence. Revel in his power and might. And worship him as the worthy King that he is.

Our Scripture for today comes from Revelation 19:16, and today's worship is Nobody Like You by Red Rocks Worship.

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The Sacrificial King Dec 10, 2020

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What a gift we have in the Christmas season. God himself took on flesh and dwelt among us that we might find eternal relationship in him. His coming serves as a continual reminder of his grace and pursuit of us who are lost without him. As we look to Jesus this week to celebrate who he is and what he’s done, may you find life-giving hope and foundational joy.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 1:29, and today's worship is Christ the Lord is with Me by Steffany Gretzinger.

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The Depth of God's Love for Us Dec 09, 2020

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As we end our week on Jesus’s High Priestly prayer, today we’ll dive into his desire for us to know the Father’s great love. Knowing the love of God for us is essential to healthy Christian living. God’s love is fundamental to our identity as his children and the sacrifice of Jesus. If we aren’t rooted and grounded in the unconditional love of God, we will be like untethered buoys being tossed about in the sea. It may seem elementary that God loves you, but I’d encourage you to open your heart afresh to this reality, that God could reveal his love to you in a real and new way today.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:25-26, and today's worship is Bless the One by Mack Brock.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Glory of God in Man Dec 08, 2020

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As we begin to wrap up our week on Jesus’s High Priestly prayer, today we look at what it means to reflect God’s glory. How could man ever look like God? In our broken, fallen state, can we ever reflect his glory? Let’s find out as we explore God’s heart and intention behind filling us with his Holy Spirit and giving us his new nature. May your heart and mind be open to God’s truth and will for your life today as we seek him together.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:22-24, and today's worship is Graves into Gardens by Elevation Worship.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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The Truth of Sanctification Dec 07, 2020

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Today we continue our week on Jesus’s High Priestly prayer by exploring the topic of sanctification. What does it mean to be in the world but not of the world? What does sanctification look like played out in our lives practically? Often the concept of being sanctified is daunting and a bit intimidating. But today God wants to clear up our common misconceptions and help us enter this process with joy. Open your heart to the kindness of Jesus and allow him to give you rest.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:14-19, and today's worship is New by Craig & Rachel Denison.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

The Joy of the Lord Dec 06, 2020

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Jesus is a joyful King, and we find in his High Priestly Prayer that he desires that his people would be filled with his joy too. We all have a myriad of burdens and things in life that cause us stress and worry. But what does it look like to have deep abiding joy in all circumstances? Today we’ll explore that and more.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:13, and today's worship is You Are My Joy by United Pursuit.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

Unity in Our God Dec 05, 2020

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As we continue our week on Jesus’s High Priestly prayer, today we’ll explore God’s desire to see his people unified. Why would this be important to him? What good could be in unity for us and others? What is Jesus trying to communicate to the world through us? May our hearts be open to the answers we discover today as we take a deeper dive.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:10-11, and today's worship is Your Plans For Us by Eleventh Hour Worship.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

Hope in Relationship Dec 04, 2020

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As we take a deep dive into Jesus’s High Priestly prayer in John 17 this week, we will discover together the deep desires of the heart of God. Today we explore Jesus’s desire to be known by his people. Isn’t it amazing to think the God of the universe desires to be known intimately by you and me? What a beautiful blessing and gift he desires to give each of us. May we take hold of this gift and experience it fully today as we take a closer look.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:3, and today's worship is Come To The Saviour by GT Music.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

The Authority of King Jesus Dec 03, 2020

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We have a great High Priest who constantly intercedes on our behalf. The Son of God and Man loves you more deeply than you can fathom. He prays for you, that you might walk in the abundant life his death affords you. And in John 17 we get a glimpse into the fullness of his desire for all those who would believe in him. As we dive deeply into the riches of Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer this week, may your heart be awakened and your life be transformed by the riches of God’s love.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 17:1-2, and today's worship is All Hail King Jesus by Jeremy Riddle.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

Vision for Eternity Dec 02, 2020

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As we finish our week on vision and boundaries, today we’ll focus on having vision for eternity. The glorious truth is that this world is not the end for us. In fact, through Jesus, we will see a kingdom that has no end. Christ desires his people to be those that live with fresh vision for heaven and eyes fixed upward. May you be newly envisioned and encouraged today as you’re reminded of the world that is to come through Christ our King.

Our Scripture for today comes from Ecclesiastes 3:11, and today's worship is Be Thou My Vision by Audrey Assad.

This Christmas, find the peace God has waiting for you. Get your copy of our printed devotional, Emmanuel, HERE — and experience God in greater ways in the midst of the holidays!

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Click here to help even more people encounter God through the ministry of First15.

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