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Daily Devotion: Jude: A WarningSaturday: Mercy and RescueSermon Excerpt: "Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh." (Jude 1:22-23) Notice that Jude doesn't tell us to condemn or avoid those who struggle with uncertainties. Rather, we are to extend mercy. Why should we extend them mercy, because God offers us the very same mercy when we struggle. From Rev. David McGlocklin's Sermon: "A Warning" 3/2/25Scripture Reading: Jude 1:17-25Prayer: Merciful God, give me Your heart for those who struggle with doubt and those trapped in sin. Help me to reach out with compassion rather than condemnation. Make me an instrument of Your rescue, always speaking truth in love. Use me to snatch others from the fire, while keeping me firmly grounded in Your truth. Amen.Reflection: Jude calls believers to respond with mercy to those who struggle with doubt. We're also to actively reach out to save others, "snatching them from the fire." This work requires discernment – showing mercy while being careful not to be corrupted ourselves. Our stance toward sin must be firm, but our approach to sinners must be compassionate.Nicene Creed Reflection: The Creed speaks of Christ who "for us and for our salvation came down from heaven." How does Christ's rescue mission for humanity model how we should approach those struggling with faith or trapped in sin?Wesleyan Connection: Wesley traveled over 250,000 miles on horseback, preaching against sin while extending compassion to sinners. How does this balance reflect the Methodist understanding of "social holiness"?Personal Devotional Questions:1. How do I typically respond to those who express doubts about faith?2. Who might God be calling me to "snatch from the fire" through sharing the gospel?3. How can I maintain the balance between hating sin and loving sinners?Family Discussion: Talk about rescue missions (firefighters, lifeguards, etc.). Discuss how Jesus came to rescue us, and how He asks us to help rescue others who don't know Him.________________________________________Application StepsPersonal Action Steps:1. Begin daily reading of the Gospel of Luke as a step toward establishing a regular Scripture reading habit that will continue beyond Lent.2. Memorize and daily recite the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer: "I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will…" (Find the full prayer online)3. Participate in Holy Communion whenever offered, reflecting deeply on Christ's sacrifice and presence with us.Family Action Steps:1. Create a family reading plan for the Gospel of Luke, taking turns reading a passage each day during a meal throughout the Season of Lent. 2. Practice extending mercy by identifying someone who is struggling (perhaps a neighbor or classmate) and finding a concrete way to show them Christ's love this week.Watch Sermon Here: … See MoreSee Less

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Daily Devotion: Jude: A WarningFriday: Community and SanctificationSermon Excerpt: "Wesley found it very hard for a person to become sanctified all on their own, it was in community that we work out our salvation. Yes we may read scripture and go to our prayer closet alone, but it is when we gather together in community to Love God with our whole heart, mind, soul and strength, and love our neighbor as ourself that we grow deepest in our sanctification. We need others who are failing, falling and lifting one another up through confession of sin, intercessory prayer and accountability in order to experience full sanctification." From Rev. David McGlocklin's Sermon: "A Warning" 3/2/25Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25Prayer: Lord, thank You for the gift of Christian community. Help me to be humble enough to receive correction and encouragement from others. Show me how to contribute to the spiritual growth of those around me. May we journey toward holiness together. Amen.Reflection: Christian growth was never meant to be a solitary journey. Wesley understood that sanctification happens most effectively in community, where believers can hold each other accountable, encourage one another, and pray for each other. The bands, classes, and societies of early Methodism provided this communal context for spiritual growth.Nicene Creed Reflection: The Creed affirms: "We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church." How does this statement highlight the importance of community in the Christian faith? Why is individualism insufficient for our spiritual development?Wesleyan Connection: Wesley organized believers into bands, classes, and societies. How do these structures reflect his understanding that sanctification happens most effectively in community?Personal Devotional Questions:1. How am I currently connected to other believers who can help me grow in holiness?2. In what ways do I avoid accountability from other Christians?3. Who might God be calling me to support in their journey toward sanctification?Family Discussion: Talk about how family members help each other grow. Discuss ways your family can encourage each other to follow Jesus more closely.Watch Sermon Here: … See MoreSee Less

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Daily Devotion: Jude: A WarningThursday: Grace and HolinessSermon Excerpt: "This perversion of grace away from Holiness is exactly why Jude is writing his letter. Jude's focus is on how some are turning 'the grace of our God into a license for immorality.' We hear it today when people claim that since we are saved by grace alone, how we live doesn't really matter. 'God loves me just as I am,' they say, which is true, but they fail to add that God loves us too much to leave us as we are." From Rev. David McGlocklin's Sermon: "A Warning" 3/2/25Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-14Prayer: Gracious God, thank You for accepting me as I am. Help me never to use Your grace as an excuse for sin. Transform me by Your Spirit so that I might increasingly reflect the character of Christ. Make me holy as You are holy. Amen.Reflection: Grace doesn't simply forgive sin; it transforms the sinner. God's love accepts us as we are, but it doesn't leave us where we are. True grace leads to holiness, not moral indifference. When we understand grace correctly, we see it as the power to become what God intends us to be.Nicene Creed Reflection: The Creed speaks of "the forgiveness of sins." How does this forgiveness relate to the transformation of our lives? Why is forgiveness not the end but the beginning of our spiritual journey?Wesleyan Connection: Wesley taught about "sanctifying grace" – God's ongoing work to transform us into Christ's image. How does this understanding prevent us from using grace as a license for sin?Personal Devotional Questions:1. Do I sometimes use God's grace as an excuse not to strive for holiness?2. What areas of my life still need to be transformed by God's sanctifying grace?3. How can I cooperate more fully with God's work of making me holy?Family Discussion: Use the example of a parent who loves their child unconditionally but still sets boundaries and expectations. Discuss how God's love is similar—He accepts us completely but also wants us to grow and change.Watch Sermon Here: … See MoreSee Less

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Daily Devotion: Jude: A WarningWednesday: Contending for the FaithSermon Excerpt: "I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people" (Jude 1:3). This word "contend" comes from the Greek epagonizomai, which carries the sense of striving intensely, of fighting with all one's strength. From Rev. David McGlocklin's Sermon: "A Warning" 3/2/25Scripture Reading: Jude 1:3-7Prayer: Lord, give me courage and strength to contend for the faith. Help me to know Your Word deeply so I can recognize distortions of the truth. Make me both strong in conviction and gentle in approach as I defend the faith entrusted to us. Amen.Reflection: Jude uses athletic and military imagery to describe how believers should protect the faith handed down from the apostles. This isn't passive acceptance but active defense. We are called to preserve the authentic faith and pass it on to future generations.Nicene Creed Reflection: The Creed states: "We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church." How does this connect to Jude's concern that we "contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people"?Wesleyan Connection: Wesley taught that grace is not opposed to effort but to earning. How does Wesley's emphasis on spiritual disciplines help us "contend for the faith" without falling into works-righteousness?Personal Devotional Questions:1. In what ways am I actively contending for the faith rather than passively accepting cultural shifts?2. What spiritual disciplines help me remain grounded in authentic faith?3. How can I better prepare to explain and defend my faith to others?Family Discussion: Talk with your children about things worth standing up for. Ask them what beliefs or values they think are important enough to defend, even when it's difficult.Watch Sermon Here: … See MoreSee Less

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