21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 23 Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melki, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph... 31 the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David... 34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor... 37 the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Kenan, 38 the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. (Luke 3:21-38) Generally speaking, most people respect Jesus. They know He is a miracle worker, so people pray to Him for their various needs. They also know He is a good teacher, so they love to quote His inspiring words and post them on Facebook. But are they willing to surrender to Him and follow Him as their Savior and Lord? Not really. What people believe about Jesus determines how they respond to Him. But the real question is this, what about us? What do we professing Christians believe about Jesus? Is He just a miracle worker or a good teacher to us? #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F Download our free app - https://app.rlcc.ph Have questions? - https://join.rlcc.ph/support Main Idea: “What we believe about Jesus determines our response to Him.” (“Ang paniniwala natin kay Jesus ang nagpapasiya ng pagtugon natin sa Kanya.”) What do Christians really believe about Jesus? Three Strands of Evidence 1. His baptism: He alone is the Son of God (Luke 3:21-22). 2. His genealogy: He alone can save everyone (Luke 3:23-38). 3. His testing: He alone has the power to defeat Satan (Luke 4:1-15). ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc8BGEhb66U

Grace and Humility | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:26-38) Those who do not believe in the Lord live their lives as if everything depended on them. Those who believe in Jesus, however, know that they need grace every moment of their lives. They hunger and thirst for grace because everything in their existence depends on it. Without grace, they cannot survive nor thrive in this world. With grace, nothing is impossible with God. Grace is not just God's attitude toward us but His power that is at work in and through us. #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJkS2z9lGJM

#churchonline #digical #rlccphil Christian leaders are called to serve and inspire others based on the ways and teachings of Christ. However, like all leaders, Christian leaders have blind spots that can impact their credibility. These blind spots are often hidden from the leaders but are obvious to the followers. Visit us online at https://online.rlcc.ph/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1463fKF8dA

39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:39-45) It's not easy for us to rejoice when others succeed. Jealousy, envy, and a competitive spirit often hinder us from celebrating the success of others. Are we angry when others are promoted, especially when we think we are better than them? Do we feel bitter when others receive affirmation while we do not, especially when our accomplishments are better than theirs? Do we criticize those who seem to be more popular or more successful than us? It's time for us to learn how to rejoice with others. #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F Main Idea: “Those who are blessed know how to bless others.” (“Ang mga taong pinagpala ay marunong magpala ng iba.”) What would it take for us to rejoice with others? Three Blessings 1. Fullness of the Holy Spirit (vv.39-41). 2. Focus on Jesus, not ourselves (vv.42-43). 3. Finding joy in victories of faith (vv.44-45) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7dP_3Avbw