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Students, here is today’s devotional from our Bible Study this week:

You have probably been in a relationship where the other person wasn’t completely honest with you. Were you able to grow very close to that individual? Why?

Read Psalm 145:18. To what type of person does God draw near?  What does “integrity” mean to you?  This verse presents a picture of God responding to an invitation—your invitation. He promises to draw near  to you when you come to Him with an honest heart—a heart of integrity.

In your view, what is honesty?  How would you rate you honesty with God? Is it OK to ask God questions or admit that you don’t understand something? Why or why not?

God does not expect you to hide how you feel. You can be open with Him because He already knows everything about you. Truthfulness with Him is for your benefit, so you can receive His presence and blessing in your life.  Dishonesty or incomplete honesty creates a barrier between you and God.  He can never be as close to you as He desires without your honesty.

Is there an area of your life where you haven’t been completely truthful with God? Confess that to Him and ask His forgiveness and help.

* This devotion is from the Lifeway KNOWN curriculum Winter ’09 *

Students, here is today’s devotional from our Bible Study this week:

Read Hebrews 4:15-16. About whom are these verses written? In the time when the Bible was written, a high priest would act as a liaison between the people and God. How would it feel to depend on another human being for your relationship with God? Would you feel confident in this system? Why or why not?

How does Jesus serve as your high priest?

Because of Christ’s death, believers have a direct line of communication with God. He understands all your weaknesses and He promises to meet you where you are and give you what you need. So you can, and should, come to Him confidently, expecting Him to meet with you and reveal Himself to you.

Describe a time in your life when you approached God and He came through for you. Thank Him for being faithful to you.

God promises to listen to you when you pray and to reveal Himself to you when you seek Him humbly and with your whole heart (Check out Jeremiah 29:12-13 for this promise). With that in mind, ask Him to help you approach Him with confidence in your quiet time. He hears you!

* This devotion is from the Lifeway KNOWN curriculum Winter ’09 *

Students, here is today’s devotional from our Bible Study this week:

In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, adventurer Indiana Jones must make it safely through a series of deadly traps in order to complete his quest. Following a cipher, he safely navigates each hazard. When his clue reads, “The penitent man shall pass,” Indy drops to the ground, narrowly missing giant saw blades that slice over his head. Penitent is another word for humble. When you hear the word humble, what’s your first thought or reaction?

Based on Psalm 25:9, what’s the purpose of humility?

Why is humility often pictured by a person kneeling in prayer? Humility is an attitude that recognizes God is infinitely greater than you are. The truly humble don’t need to put themselves down. Instead, they submit to God and focus on lifting Him up. This means being willing to repent of sin and recognize that God loves you even though you aren’t perfect.

When you approach God humbly, He is able to teach you to do what’s right so you can avoid sin and its destructive consequences.  Take a few moments and confess any sin in your life. Ask God to give you a spirit of humility so He can teach you to do right.

* This devotion is from the Lifeway KNOWN curriculum Winter ’09 *