21-Day Christ-Awakening Devotional Guide

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1 21-Day Christ-Awakening Devotional Guide Some of our brothers and sisters in Christ living in the New York City area are inviting us to participate with them in starting the New Year by setting our focus on Jesus Christ. Beginning January 1: A 21-Day Journey Into Our Own Christ Awakening We are provided with Free Video Devotionals to Start the New Year in a New Way. We can experience an unprecedented adventure that sprouted in New York City and is spreading across the nation! Are you ready for a year that s truly new? Join with believers and churches across the New York City region who are sponsoring this nationwide initiative. Invest 21 days to focus on and pray about the spectacular supremacy of our Lord Jesus Christ as He lives and reigns today. Get to know Jesus as He longs for you to know Him. Download the Free App: Saturate NYC. Here's How to Join the Journey Then, starting January 1, you're set to go! Just click the App once a day to watch the devotional video. (Track your progress in the attached journal with Scriptures to read and reflect on.) (Journal prepared by New Heights Christian Church, Kent, WA.) From your computer: From the Apple APP: From GooglePlay: What You Can Expect Taken from The Christ Institutes Video Series ( each video devotional clip lasts 5-12 minutes. Included are short reflection questions that can help you turn this dynamic teaching into a time of prayer for a Christ Awakening in your own life, in your church, in your city, and in our nation. You'll gain a whole new outlook on your walk with Christ to take with you into See Jesus in ways you ve never seen Him before! Begin your new year by joining thousands of other believers in this adventure, January Together let s commit to seeking more of Jesus, our risen Savior, our ascended King, high and lifted up in ALL of His glory! Remember to daily seek more of God s Son in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3). Let s keep growing in Him throughout all of 2017! From your friends at ChristNow.com

2 21-Day Christ-Awakening Devotional Journal 1 King Jesus Glasses Colossians 3:1-17 Based on all the imperatives in this passage, just how encompassing is Christ s reign as King over my life? 2 A King Jesus Chair Colossians 1:9-29 For what purpose has Jesus Christ rescued me from darkness to bring me into His kingdom? 3 Intimacy Within The Trinity Romans 8:1-17 What distinguishes Jesus Christ from all other persons in the universe? 4 Christ Reveals God s Glory Hebrews 1:1-14 From what I know about Christ, God s Son, what then do I understand about God the Father? 5 Christ s Names Revelation 5:1-14 What claims are being made by the names of Jesus? 6 Christ is the Picture of Scripture John 6:36-47 Let this be my primary question in all my Bible study: What does this passage of Scripture show me of Christ? 2

3 7 Christ Is Our Identity and Destiny Ephesians 2: Corinthians 5:16-21 If Christ is my identity and destiny, how then is Jesus Christ my story from beginning to end? 8 Our Majestic Christ is Supreme John 20:24-31 How does this Scripture enlarge my vision of Christ s spectacular supremacy so I can lift Him higher in my thoughts and conversations? 9 Christ s Revolution 1. The Invasion of His Incarnation Philippians 2:5-8 John 11:17-44 How did Jesus, the God-Man, enter the struggles of humanity and demonstrate that He is for me? 10 Christ s Revolution 2. The Mission of His Crucifixion Hebrews 9:11-15 Ephesians 1:3-10 Though Christ s death on the cross took place 2,000 years ago, how does its reality continue to shape my relationship with Him right now? 11 Christ s Revolution 3. The Re-Creation of His Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; 20-26; Philippians 3:20-21 What did Christ s resurrection accomplish for me? 12 Christ s Revolution 4. His Coronation at His Ascension Acts 1:6-11 Acts 2:29-41 Hebrews 4:14-16 What difference does it make in my life that the Father invited His Son, Jesus Christ, to reign and rule with Him over all peoples and nations? 3

4 13 The Meaning of Christ s Irreversible Revolution Mark 8: Corinthians 11:23-26 Find in these passages the summary of Christ s life and His Irreversible Revolution by His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension/Return. 14 Christ s Supremacy over Creation Colossians 1:15-20 Hebrews 1:1-4 Romans 8: Peter 3:10-13 Psalm 29:1-11 How do these Scriptures reveal Christ s rule and reign over all creation? 15 Christ s Supremacy over World History Isaiah 14:24-27 Ephesians 1:9-10 Revelation 15:1-4 How is Christ demonstrating today what He will ultimately demonstrate that He is Lord over all world history? 16 Christ s Supremacy over Global Rulers Isaiah 40:21-24 How do these Scriptures speak of Christ s rightful authority and power over world rulers? 17 Christ s Supremacy over Earth s Peoples Isaiah 43:1-9 Acts 17:22-31 For what purpose do these Scriptures speak of Christ s authority and power over earth s people? 18 Christ s Supremacy over Evil Forces Colossians 2:6-16 What difference does it make in my daily walk with Christ that He is breaking Satan s strangleholds on earth s people while tearing down Satan s strongholds against the Gospel? 4

5 19 Christ s Supremacy over the Church Ephesians 1:15-23 Ephesians 4:14-15 If Christ s ultimate commitment is to make the church everything God wants it to be, how can I give Christ His rightful place in my heart so He can accomplish His purposes through me? 20 How this Vision of Christ Leads Me into Hope Colossians 1: John 2:26-3:3 1 Peter 1:3-2:12 As I anticipate the fulfillment of God s salvation promise to make me to be like His Son, how should I pray now so that I am clothing myself now with Jesus Christ? 21 Inviting Christ to Come Upon Us in New Ways Isaiah 61:10-62:7 How am I seeking, praying and living daily to ready myself to receive and participate in what Christ wants to do in my life right now? After completing each video... Pause - Spend a minute in silence, reflecting on today s teaching. What was the most meaningful part for you? How did it speak to you? Reflect- In what ways did today's teaching video help you see and think about God's Son in newer or fresher or larger terms? In what ways did today's teaching video give you greater reasons to put your hope in Christ alone -- for your life, for your church, for your generation? As well as for eternity? Journal- Read the Scripture passage(s) connected to today s video. How would you answer the question in the journal? Apply- What one next step should today's teaching encourage you to take in your daily walk with our supreme King, the Lord Jesus Christ? What is one insight about the glory of Christ you gained today that you could share with another believer before the day is over, to help that person gain a larger vision of the greatness of Christ? Pray- If you were standing before Jesus on His throne right now, based on today's teaching what one thing would you like to say to the Father to express to Him your praise and gratitude for who His Son is right now? What would you like to ask the Father to do in your life by His Spirit that would deepen some facet of your relationship to His glorious Son? 5