This week’s readings are based on the “Behold” sermon series. For this series, we are looking at what it truly means to BEHOLD, gaze at, grasp, relish, internalize, and rejoice in Jesus Christ. Start beholding right now by giving thanks for this time with God. Then start reading the text and letting it read you.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Romans 1:16-17 (NIV)

This week both starts and ends with the question, “Do you know what I know?” Our relationship with Jesus always begins with knowing Him, and it will always lead to helping others know Him. You cannot have one without the other. The challenge of this passage and the Christmas season is are you helping others know Jesus? While He is the reason for the season, we are the reason He came to earth. We are the reason He went to the cross. We are the reason He conquered death through His resurrection. This is the Gospel message that we know and are called to help others know. God loved us so much that He sent His Son to die for us and create a way for a relationship with Him. Is there an area of your life where you feel ashamed or fearful of sharing the Good News of Jesus? How do you need to intentionally live out the question, “Do you know what I know?”