40 Days of Prayer _ Youth Devotional Day 3

THE SINLESSNESS OF CHRIST

HEBREWS 4:14–16  For this devotional, begin outside. Look around at the environment that surrounds you. 

In the Old Testament, the high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year to burn incense  and sprinkle animal blood to atone for his sins and the sins of the people of Israel. The high  priests in the Old Testament sacrificed but could not fulfill nor provide the sacrifice all man kind needed.  

Jesus—God in the flesh—walked, lived, worshiped, wrestled, and overcame the issues of this  life while being with people. Jesus was familiar with temptation and the struggles of man.  In His life, He did not sin. He was, is, and forever will be the great High Priest, the ultimate  sacrifice to atone for our sins.  

You may be wondering, “What does this have to do with me? I am not God. I cannot live a  sinless life.” What you do have is Christ living inside you. 

PRAYER POINTS: 

1. What do you believe about God? Pray that He will reveal to you the  truths from His Word you can hold firm to.  

2. How do you make it through the temptations and struggles of this  world? Ask the Lord to help you seek after Him before all else.  

3. What do you do when you fail or don’t feel good enough? Pray that  the Lord will show you His goodness and grace and help you trust in  His promises and His love for you.  

»by Joe Oliver