Verse Of The Week for March 30 - April 5

“… Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures”

- 1 Cor. 15:3

As we approach this Easter season, May we pause and remember what God has done for us. The Bible clearly tells us that we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) The Bible also teaches us that it is impossible for us to do anything within ourselves to change that. However God in His Love provided exactly what we needed. John 3:16 tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever (you, me, anyone) believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God in His love sent His Son, Jesus to pay the price for the penalty for our sins. Romans 6:23 tells us that the wages(payment) of sin is death. We were all condemned to die. We are all guilty. Totally helpless! However the last half of Romans 6:23 reads, “but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” So Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures. How thankful and Blessed we are that He willingly came and died for our sins. God paid the price for the penalty of our sins through His Son Jesus Christ. The price has been paid in full forever!

Dear Lord, thank you for loving us so much that you paid the price for our sins. A debt that we could by no means pay. However you did. Thank you. We love you with all our heart, mind, and soul! Praise your wonderful Name! Amen.