5-Day Devo (Based on 4.20.25 Sermon)

Here's a 5-day Bible reading plan and devotional guide based on the April 20, 2025 Sermon.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Devotional: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. As we read Paul's account of Christ's appearances after His resurrection, we're reminded of the transformative power of this miraculous event. Today, reflect on how the reality of the resurrection impacts your daily life. Does it fill you with hope? Does it strengthen your faith? Consider how you can live each day in light of this incredible truth, allowing the power of the resurrection to infuse your actions, decisions, and interactions with others.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Devotional: Paul uses the analogy of a seed to describe our future resurrection bodies. Just as a seed dies to produce new life, our earthly bodies will give way to glorious, imperishable ones. In a world obsessed with physical appearance and battling the effects of aging, this promise offers immense hope. Today, consider how this future reality might change your perspective on your current body. How can you honor God with your body today, knowing it's a temporary vessel for an eternal soul? Reflect on ways to prioritize spiritual growth over physical concerns.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Devotional: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." These words remind us that because of Christ's resurrection, death no longer has the final say for believers. The fear of death often paralyzes people, affecting how they live. But as Christians, we have hope beyond the grave. Today, meditate on how this victory over death impacts your approach to life. Does it free you from fear? Does it motivate you to live more boldly for Christ? Consider one way you can demonstrate this hope to someone who may be struggling with fear or uncertainty about the future.

Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3

Devotional: The sermon emphasizes standing firm in faith, persevering through life's challenges. Hebrews 12 echoes this, encouraging us to "run with perseverance" the race set before us. Jesus, who endured the cross, is our ultimate example of perseverance. Today, reflect on the "cloud of witnesses" in your own life - those who have modeled faithful perseverance. What can you learn from their example? Identify one area in your life where you need to persevere, and ask God for the strength to stand firm, keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus.

Reading: Romans 6:5-11

Devotional: Because Christ lives, we too shall live. This profound truth should transform every aspect of our lives. Paul urges us to consider ourselves "dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Today, ponder what it means to truly live in light of Christ's resurrection. How can you more fully embrace your new life in Christ? Identify one habit, thought pattern, or behavior that belongs to your "old self" and commit to replacing it with an action that reflects your new life in Christ. Remember, you have been given the power to live a transformed life because He lives!

This 5-Day Devotional was generated with the help of AI, and is based off of Pastor Brian's April 20, 2025 Sermon: Because He Lives.