Everything the world values—wealth, fame, power—will ultimately perish and cannot redeem our souls. The pursuit of silver and gold, while alluring, is fleeting and empty when measured against eternity. No amount of earthly riches or accomplishments can secure our standing before God or satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts. At the end of our lives, what will matter is not what we have accumulated, but whether we have known Jesus. Let this truth reorient your priorities and remind you that only what is eternal truly lasts. [33:21]
1 Peter 1:18 (ESV)
"Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold,"
Reflection: What is one earthly possession or pursuit you have been valuing too highly, and how can you intentionally loosen your grip on it today to focus more on what is eternal?
We are redeemed not by anything perishable, but by the precious, incorruptible blood of Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb of God. Jesus alone is worthy, eternal, and able to save; His sacrifice is the only payment sufficient for our sin. The value of Christ’s blood far surpasses all the treasures of this world, and it is by His stripes that we are healed and made whole. Remember that your salvation is not earned or bought, but graciously given through the sacrifice of the Son of God, who is above all things. [40:58]
1 Peter 1:19-20 (ESV)
"But with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you"
Reflection: In what ways can you honor the preciousness of Christ’s sacrifice in your daily life this week?
The gift of Jesus’ sacrifice must be personally received—faith and hope are found only through Him, not merely by believing in God in general. It is not enough to acknowledge God’s existence; true salvation comes from surrendering to Jesus, trusting in His death and resurrection, and living through Him. This is a call to examine your heart: have you truly received Christ, or are you relying on your own goodness or religious activity? Let today be a day of surrender and assurance in the finished work of Jesus. [50:12]
1 Peter 1:21 (ESV)
"Who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God."
Reflection: Have you truly surrendered your life to Jesus, trusting in His finished work, or are you still holding on to your own efforts or beliefs?
The Lord’s Supper is a solemn and sacred act of remembering Jesus’ body broken and His blood shed for our sins. Each time we partake, we proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes, reflecting on the depth of His love and the cost of our redemption. This remembrance is not just a ritual, but a call to examine our hearts, repent where needed, and renew our devotion to Christ. As you approach the Lord’s table, let it be a moment of gratitude, humility, and recommitment to the One who gave everything for you. [59:04]
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV)
"For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes."
Reflection: As you remember Christ’s sacrifice, is there any area of your life that needs repentance or renewed devotion before you come to His table?
Jesus is to be treasured above all else, and what He values—worship, service, people, the church, and holy living—should become precious to us as well. Too often, we hold tightly to things that are perishing and neglect what is truly important to God. Today, reflect on whether your values align with Christ’s, and ask God to help you treasure Him and His priorities above all. Let your life be a testimony to the surpassing worth of knowing and loving Jesus. [52:08]
Matthew 6:21 (ESV)
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
Reflection: What is one practical way you can show that Jesus and what He values are more precious to you than anything else in your life today?
Today, we gathered to reflect on the incomparable worth of Jesus Christ and the preciousness of His sacrifice for us. In a world that chases after silver, gold, and all manner of perishable things, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. The things we often value—wealth, status, even our own abilities—are fleeting and ultimately powerless to redeem us. When we stand at the end of our lives, it will not be our possessions or achievements that matter, but whether we have known and treasured Jesus.
Scripture reminds us that our redemption did not come through anything this world could offer. Silver and gold, though prized by humanity, are perishable and cannot save. Our sin nature, inherited from the beginning, leaves us spiritually bankrupt before a holy God. No amount of effort, ingenuity, or earthly treasure can pay the debt we owe. Only the incorruptible, precious blood of Christ is sufficient.
Jesus is not just another figure in history; He is the eternal Son of God, the Lamb without blemish, the only one whose sacrifice could cover our sin. His blood is more valuable than all the riches of the world, and His willingness to shed it for us is a demonstration of love beyond comprehension. The Old Testament sacrificial system pointed forward to this reality, but only Jesus, the true Lamb of God, could accomplish what those sacrifices could not.
Yet, this precious treasure must be received. It is not enough to simply know about Jesus or to believe in God in a general sense. We must surrender to Christ, trusting in His death and resurrection for our salvation. This is the invitation extended to each of us: to treasure Jesus above all else, to value what He values, and to live in response to His love. As we remember His sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper, we are called to examine our hearts—repenting where we have clung to perishing things and returning to the One who gave everything for us.
1 Peter 1:18-21 (ESV) — > knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.
Mark 8:36 (ESV) — > For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (ESV) — > For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
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