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Day 35: God’s Greatest Act of Love
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe of Your infinite love shown to us through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross. Grant us hearts full of gratitude and wonder as we reflect on the greatest act of love the world has ever known. Open our eyes by Your Spirit to more fully comprehend the depth, breadth and height of Your lovingkindness shown through Christ’s death for our sins. May this time spent in Your word draw us nearer to You. Fill our hearts with praise for Your mercy and grace, and with determination to share the hope we have in Christ with others. We pray in the name that is above all names, the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Scripture Reading and Reflection
Romans 5:8 KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Reflection:
There is no greater demonstration of God’s love than the sacrifice of His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, on the cross for our sins. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). When we were utterly lost, helpless and unworthy, Jesus willingly laid down His life to save us.
As John 3:16 declares, “For 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.” God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it through Him (John 3:17). It was an act of pure, unconditional love that knows no bounds.
At the cross, we see the triune God acting in perfect unity to rescue mankind. “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:10). On Calvary, Jesus became “sin who knew no sin” so that through Him we could become “the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Through His death, we have redemption and access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:19-20).
There is no greater love than laying down one’s life for another. On the cross, God definitively proved His love for us through Christ’s ultimate self-sacrifice. We will never fully comprehend this love, but it calls us to worshipful gratitude and wholehearted devotion to our Savior.
Hymn:
The Love of God
1 The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell; it goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell. The wand’ring child is reconciled by God’s beloved Son. The aching soul again made whole, and priceless pardon won.
Refrain: O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure— the saints’ and angels’ song.
2 When ancient time shall pass away, and human thrones and kingdoms fall; when those who here refuse to pray on rocks and hills and mountains call; God’s love so sure, shall still endure, all measureless and strong; grace will resound the whole earth round— the saints’ and angels’ song. [Refrain]
3 Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made; were ev’ry stalk on earth a quill, and ev’ryone a scribe by trade; to write the love of God above would drain the ocean dry; nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky to sky. [Refrain]
Lyrics: Frederick M. Lehman, Music: Frederick M. Lehman
Creative Activities: 1. Scripture Writing
Write out Romans 5:8 in your best handwriting on the Scripture writing page which you can download below.
Please download the Scripture Writing Page below. It is for personal and educational use (school, homeschooling) as well as for use at church and in ministry only.
Commercial use not allowed.
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Creative Activities: 2. Bible Journaling
- Write out the verse in creative lettering using different colors, textures or styles.
- Illustrate words like “love”, “gave” or “Son” with related symbols and pictures.
- Circle or underline phrases that stand out to draw attention to them.
- Note in the margins your prayers, thoughts or feelings about God’s wonderful love.
- Doodle crosses, hearts or other shapes in the empty spaces.
Creative Activities: 3. Doodling
- Scribble flowing lines radiating from a cross to depict love extending outward.
- Winding hearts and overlapping waves can symbolize love’s depth and breadth.
- Scatter cross shapes with phrases like “gave His Son” throughout the page.
- Color shades of red to symbolize Jesus’ blood poured out in love.
- Draw overlapping circles representing God’s unending love.
- Sketch a heart with crosses or nails to signify sacrificial love.
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Creative Activities: 4. Journaling
Reflect and Journal:
- In what ways has reflecting on God’s greatest act of love at the cross drawn you nearer to Him?
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Applying and Taking Action
- Reflect daily on Bible verses about the cross to stir gratitude and worship.
- Pray specifically for opportunities to share Christ’s salvation with others.
- Look for ways to express tangible love to those in your sphere of influence.
- Write a note of appreciation to a fellow believer to encourage them.
- Invite an unchurched friend or family member to attend a worship service.
- Be quick to forgive, slow to anger as a reflection of God’s gracious love.
- Consider supporting a ministry that helps share the gospel locally or globally.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your love so perfectly shown to us through the cross of Christ. Help us never to take for granted such an immense sacrifice made on our behalf. As we end this time reflecting on Calvary, fill our hearts with overflowing gratitude for our Savior. Empower us by Your Spirit to share Your life-changing love with others in need of hope. May our lives this week be lived striving to honor You through embracing attitudes and acting in ways that reflect Your boundless love. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
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