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 *

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

You’ve seen it a hundred times. A friend starts hanging out with someone new and the more time they spend together, the more similar they become. Their language, mannerisms, and clothing begin to be very similar—they even say the same thing at the same time. And they may not even realize they are doing it.

Who do you act like?

Check out John 15:5. What do you think the word “abide” means?

Abiding happens over a period of time—so does bearing fruit. For a plant to bear fruit, there must be a consistent flow of nutrients. It doesn’t happen overnight, and many things can stunt its growth.

How is this similar to what happens in your walk with Christ?

The more consistent time you spend with God, the more He’s going to rub off on you. You’ll find yourself thinking, acting, and talking more like Him because you’ve grown to know Him and understand more about how He would respond.

Pray that God will help you abide in Him—and that you will become more like Him.

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