Memorisation Monday

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.

Ephesians 2:1-2

One of the most counter-cultural truth claims of the Bible is that we are not fundamentally good or capable of it. Paul says we were dead in our trespasses and sins.

Dead to God and dead to His good ways. Instead of following Him, we were following the ways of this world and its leader - Satan. The news gets better after this (for Christians) but for now, this is a helpful reminder.

Memorise this passage today so that you can be reminded of what you once were, what you would be outside of Jesus and who people are when they don’t trust in Him.

Questions/Thoughts/Tips:

• Say the passage out loud 10 times in a row.
• Say it once before you go to sleep.
• Say it once more when you wake up.

Pray:
Praise the Father that He is the God of life and true goodness. Give thanks for Jesus Christ who came to save a world that was dead to Him. Ask God for His Holy Spirit to help you and others see the state from which you have been saved.