2.15.26 Sermon Devotionals

Tuesday, February 17th

Day 1: The Foundation of Unity

Reading: Exodus 12:1-14

Devotional: The Passover was never meant to be just a ritual, it was a powerful reminder of God's deliverance and a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice to come. When the Israelites applied the blood of a spotless lamb to their doorposts, they were declaring their trust in God's provision for salvation. Today, we stand on the other side of the cross, knowing that Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed for us. As you reflect on this original covenant meal, consider how God has always desired to rescue His people from bondage. The blood that once protected Israel now cleanses us from sin and unites us as one body. 

Ask yourself: Do I truly understand that my salvation comes not through my own efforts, but through the substitutionary death of Jesus? Let this foundational truth shape how you approach worship and fellowship with other believers.

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Wednesday, February 18th

Day 2: Discerning the Lord's Body

Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Devotional: Paul's rebuke to the Corinthians cuts to the heart of a painful reality: we can gather for worship while completely missing the point. The Corinthians turned a sacred meal into an opportunity for division, allowing social status and selfishness to corrupt their communion. When Paul says they "despise the church of God," he's revealing that how we treat fellow believers reflects how we honor Christ himself. The Lord's Supper isn't simply about remembering Jesus, it's about recognizing His body, which includes every person redeemed by His blood. Before you next participate in communion, examine your heart for attitudes of superiority, unforgiveness, or indifference toward other believers. Are there relationships that need reconciliation? Is there someone you've overlooked or dismissed? True worship cannot coexist with division. The table of the Lord calls us to humility, unity, and genuine love for one another.

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Thursday, February 19th

Day 3: Remembrance and Proclamation

Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Devotional: "Do this in remembrance of me." These words from Jesus transform a simple meal into a profound act of worship. But remembrance in Scripture is more than mental recall, it's active engagement with truth that shapes our present reality. When we take the bread and cup, we're not merely looking backward to a historical event; we're proclaiming a present reality and future hope. Christ's broken body and shed blood are the foundation of our salvation today. His death bridges the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity. As you reflect on these verses, consider what it means to truly remember. Let the gospel story penetrate beyond familiarity into fresh wonder. Each time you participate in the Lord's Supper, you're declaring to the world and to spiritual forces that Jesus died, Jesus rose, and Jesus is coming again. Don't let routine dull the radical nature of this proclamation.

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Friday, February 20th

Day 4: Self-Examination and Discipline

Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32; Matthew 5:23-24

Devotional: God's discipline is an expression of His love, not His rejection. When Paul warns that some have become weak, sick, or have even died due to dishonoring the Lord's Supper, he's revealing God's commitment to protecting the holiness of worship and the spiritual health of His people. This isn't about earning worthiness through perfection, none of us could qualify. Rather, it's about approaching the table with honest self-examination, acknowledging our sin, and pursuing reconciliation where relationships are broken. Before you worship, pause and invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart. Are you harboring bitterness? Practicing secret sin? Refusing to forgive? Jesus taught that we should leave our gift at the altar and first be reconciled to our brother. God desires truth in the inward parts more than outward religious performance. His correction is meant to lead us to repentance, not condemnation. Embrace the discipline that draws you closer to holiness.

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Saturday, February 21st

Day 5: Waiting for One Another

Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:33-34; Galatians 3:26-29

Devotional: "Wait for one another." These simple words contain a profound truth about Christian community. In Christ, all social distinctions (race, status, wealth, gender) are transcended by our shared identity as children of God. The Lord's Supper is meant to be a tangible expression of this unity. When we rush ahead, consume selfishly, or treat this time as merely individual reflection, we miss the communal dimension of grace. The gospel levels us all at the foot of the cross. We all equally need the blood of Jesus; we all equally receive His mercy. As you prepare to participate in communion again, commit to seeing your fellow believers through the lens of shared grace. Practice patience, hospitality, and genuine fellowship. Let the Lord's table remind you that you're part of something far greater than yourself, the unified body of Christ, purchased by His blood and destined for glory. How can you demonstrate this unity in practical ways this week?