John understands that he must...

John understands that he must decrease while Jesus must increase. This is a lesson for all of us: life and ministry are not about us but about pointing others to Christ and magnifying Him. - P62

Think about ways you can deflect the glory from yourself to Jesus. - P62

Help me to fully trust You in every area of my life and to reflect the eternal life You have given me in my thoughts, words, actions, and relationships. In Your name, amen. - P63

[오늘의 한문장] 하나님의 시선

예수님께서 다시 오실 그때까지 우리는 성령이 거룩하게 하시는 강한 역사 가운데 하나님에 의해 보호를받아야 합니다. 그래야 우리의 영과 혼과 육이 하나님이 보시기에 흠 없이 정결하게 유지될수 있습니다. - P21

16For God so loved the world ...

16For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

- P56

Jesus Christ is the essence of the gospel, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we are able to see and understand this good news. Salvation is initiated by God, and we need only to respond and yield to the work of His Spirit.
- P58

 We are free fromthe darkness in the world because we are focused on the light and love ofChrist. - P59

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the revolutionary love You have shown theworld through Your Son, Jesus Christ.  - P59

[오늘의 한문장] 하나님의 시선

"주님은 어느 곳에서도 모든 것을 버리기 위해 포기하라고 말씀하지 않으십니다. 가장 가치 있는 단한 가지, 곧 주님과 함께하는 삶을 위해 모든 것을 포기하라는 것입니다." 나의가장 소중한 것을 포기해 하나님께 드릴 때, 하나님은 결코 그것을 무용하게 하시거나 버리지 않으시고 도리어 후하게 넘치도록 돌려주시는 분입니다. - P20

3Jesus replied, ˝Very truly I...

3Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again."

4"How can someone be born when they are old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!"

5Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. - P52

 Nicodemus fails to understand andJesus explains the need for spiritual rebirth through the Spirit. - P53

Sometimes even when God gives us the answers we need to hear, we struggle to accept them because they don’t align with our ideas. However, God alone is the source of truth and we must be willing to let go of our ideas if they do not align with what He teaches. - P54

Jesus explains that being born again of water and the Spirit is necessary to enter the kingdom of God—referring to the cleansing of sins and renewal by the Holy Spirit.  - P54

Whenever doubts arise in my heart or I am stubborn in accepting the truth You reveal, help me to let go of my own ideas and humbly seek Your ways. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P55