SACRIFICE

ISAIAH 50:6 (CEV)
I let them beat my back
     and pull out my beard.
I didn't turn aside
     when they insulted me
     and spit in my face.

JOHN 1:29 (CEB)
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"

SUMMARY SENTENCE
God attacks evil through sacrificial non-resistance.

PRAYER
Lamb of God, we appreciate your sacrifice which restored our relationship with you. You made it happen. I confess that I take the whole sin thing too lightly. I don't acknowledge it much or fully recognize what you've done to repair the damage caused by my sin. Help me to grow in my understanding and appreciation. I'm going to echo the words of John to my generation -- "Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your Kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.