Video of the Day: Clip from the 2006 movie “The Ultimate Gift”
Bible Verse of the Day:
This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the[a] Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. 9 We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony. Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life, 1 John 5:6-12.
Biblical Connection:
A little girl befriends Jason after his car and home are repossessed. Sleeping on a park bench for two weeks, Emily has compassion on Jason who is dealing with the death of his grandfather. After seeing Emily without her wig on, Jason goes to see her at church. This is where Emily opens up about the terminal disease she is battling. This illness leads Emily to consider the afterlife.
Today’s passage is written by a former disciple of Jesus. Known as the disciple whom Jesus loved, John is fighting against a false teaching spreading at the end of the first century. As someone who personally knew Jesus, John explains who Jesus was and why He came down from heaven to live on earth. 1 John 5:13 declares that you can know for sure your eternal destiny by believing in Jesus.
Closing Song:
What you do after Christmas Day is to abide, inspire and lead others into a personal relationship with Jesus, Romans 10:9-10. First, lead by example, John 10:10. Second, be honest and open about your own daily personal struggles, 1 John 1:8-10. Finally, faith is a journey which requires encouragement, a helping hand and mentors to guide the lost and lonely, Luke 19:10.
by Jay Mankus
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