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DAY 4 HEAR // In the first book of the Bible, Genesis, God used words to create heaven and earth and everything in it. Only a few chapters later, the devil disguised himself as a snake and used words to bring sin into God’s perfect creation. Words have power. They can create and uplift, or they can destroy and break apart relationships. Be mindful of those whose words are sharp and cutting. Instead, surround yourself with those whose speech is full of love and kindness. #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #playingwithfireseries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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DAY 3 PRAY // The difficult thing about controlling your tongue is that it can often feel like you’re incapable of doing so. And as James 3:8 tells us, we are incapable of taming the tongue on our own. Instead of “just working harder” to keep your words in check, pray and ask God to help you speak in a manner worthy of the gospel. God is eager to help, all we have to do is ask for it. #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #playingwithfireseries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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DAY 1 LIVE // It’s easy for us to go through a full day and not think twice about the things we say. Yet, this verse tells us to keep a “tight rein” on our tongues. Why is that? Because what believers say and do reflect the God in whom they believe. Today, try to think before you speak and practice keeping a close watch on what you say. #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #playingwithfireseries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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#playingwithfire begins this morning at 9:50 AM at #MCBC #YLDyouth #DRIVEN #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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FRIDAY // NO GREATER LOVE When most of us think of love, we think of people who are nice, giving, and consistently willing to serve. And that’s true. Oftentimes, love does look like that. But, there is something different about the love Jesus has for us. Something that makes it so much greater. A common fear most people have in high school (or as adults!) is being humiliated in front of a group of people. No one wants to be the person who gets rejected or suffers public embarrassment. Along those same lines, no one wants to get punished for something they didn’t do. We care a lot about what people think of us. Even our closest friends probably wouldn’t willingly sign up to face these things for you—even if they do care a lot about you. Rejection, embarrassment, and taking the fall for someone else’s mistakes is tough. Which is what makes what Jesus did so amazing. Right after Jesus was arrested and taken away to be crucified, Peter, one of Jesus’ closest friends, rejected Him three times (Matthew 26:69-75). Those who beat Jesus made fun of Him for claiming to be the Son of God, pretending to kneel before Him and tearing off His robe in front of everyone (Mark 15:17-20). Can you imagine? On top of the physical pain there was the public humiliation. Still, Jesus allowed it all to happen. He let them beat, bruise, nail, and hang Him for sins He didn’t even commit (John 19). And He didn’t do a thing to deserve it. He did it with us in mind. To show us how far He was willing to go to make sure we knew how big and lasting and far reaching His love for us is. Jesus was willing to take on the toughest task—death, with humiliation and rejection and loneliness—so that we may have eternal life and victory through Christ. There’s truly no greater love than that. How does it make you feel to know that Jesus was willing to take on humiliation, rejection, and even death on your behalf? What does that tell you about how much He loves and values you? #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #BacktoLifeSeries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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DAY 5 HEAR // The key words here are “hear” and “believe.” Salvation is really that easy. If you hear the good news and truly believe, you will be saved! Then, once you’ve been saved, you begin the process of sanctification. Now, sanctification is a crazy word, but it’s really quite simple—it’s the process of looking more like Jesus. You see, Salvation happens in a moment—the moment you put your faith in Jesus. But sanctification is a lifelong journey. Where are you in this process? If you’re a Christian, how are you different today from before you put your faith in Jesus? There’s no right or wrong answer here. Today, take a minute to celebrate the areas of your life you’ve grown thanks to your relationship with Jesus. #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #BacktoLifeSeries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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DAY 4 PRAY // We’re constantly thinking about, planning for, and protecting our own lives. But Jesus tells us that the secret to saving our lives . . . is losing it? It’s counterintuitive for sure. But the truth is, we will never grow in our faith and relationship with Christ if we refuse to let Him have control over our lives. If we really want to live full, exciting, meaningful lives, then we must “lose” our life by giving it to God. What things in your life are you holding onto with white knuckles? What areas in your life are you afraid to let go of or lose? Today, ask God to give you the courage to hand over those things—and your life—to Him. #MCBC #YLDyouth #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #BacktoLifeSeries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)

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DAY 3 LIVE // If you’ve ever been to a funeral, you can probably remember the sense of grief and despair that filled the room—it’s heavy. However, if the person had put their faith in Jesus, in the middle of all that grief and despair there’s another feeling: hope. For those who trust in Jesus, death is not the end—it’s just the start of something new called eternal life. If you’re a Christian, in the face of death, you can cling to the hope of eternal life. Without Jesus, life after death is hopeless. But with Jesus, life after death is a real thing and actually something we can look forward to. Is your life characterized by this eternal hope? How can keeping this promise of eternal life in mind give you hope when you’re feeling discouraged this week? #MCBC #YLDyouth. #mcbctimotheus #mcbckoinonia #DRIVEN #BacktoLifeSeries #xp3students (at Markham Chinese Baptist Church 麥城華人浸信會)