Sharon RP Church

Sometimes we have a problem making the proper connection between "do" and "done." We often have a disconnect between knowing the good news of the Gospel and knowing how it actually changes our life. Our eternal state in the Kingdom of God depends on our being unified with Jesus and being raised up with Him in His resurrection. After Adam and Eve sinned, we became unable to not sin. But if our life is now hidden in Christ, we have a new identity. The tyranny of sin is over! Sin is no longer our master; Jesus is. We will still struggle with sin, but we fight from a position of strength because Jesus is now our King! Are you believing a band-aid Gospel that doesn't fix your real problems, or does God's Word transform you and change your life?

This passage records the family of Benjamin through King Saul, tracing his descendants and their continuing family line. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-35-44-adopted-into-gods-family

The Levites served at Jerusalem's temple as gatekeepers, caretakers of its vessels and supplies, bakers, and singers, each with trusted responsibilities. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-17-34-your-whole-life-for-jesus

Families from Israel's tribes, priests, and Levites lived in Jerusalem, the city of the king and the temple of God. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-3-16-a-home-with-god-forever

As you move from one country to another, you will be expected to change a lot of the ways in which you live your life. Similarly, when we become a Christian, we have a new King, which means that we are blessed to walk in the newness of life. When we die to sin, we are brought into the Kingdom of Christ, and baptism is a sign that we have been brought into this Kingdom. And now, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can put away the deeds of the flesh. We will still struggle with sin, but we can keep our eyes on Jesus and be encouraged by knowing that we are fighting from a place of strength. We can now live life in the power of God for His glory.

Benjamin's family line and Judah's exile show God's covenant faithfulness despite his people's unfaithfulness. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-8-1-9-2-follow-the-faithful-king

This passage records the genealogy of Asher's family, including its named descendants and 26,000 men fit for battle. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-30-40-how-will-they-remember-you

This passage records the family of Ephraim, its tragedies, descendants, and towns in the promised land. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-20-29-wait-on-a-faithful-god

This passage records the family of the western half-tribe of Manasseh and its place in Israel's history. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-7-14-19-your-inheritance-is-secure

God has shown grace in saving sinners! The good news of the Gospel starts with God's love, and it is all about Jesus. It is for both Jews and Greeks — in other words, all people. It is meant to be received by sinners, and it is received by faith in the person and work of Jesus, just as Abraham received it. The good news of the Gospel reconciles us to God, and it changes what King we follow! We never have to doubt our heavenly Father's love for us. Are we resting in God's love as He's shown it to us in Jesus?