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John 5:26

John 5:26

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God is the source of all life — He doesn't receive life, He is the fountain of it. And He has granted the Son to share this same self-existing life. Jesus is not just alive — He is Life itself.

Memory phrase: The Father has life; He gave life to the Son.

Talk about it: What is the difference between having life and being the source of life? Why does it matter that Jesus is the source?

Prayer: Jesus, You are Life itself. Let Your life flow into me and fill everything I do.

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