To Be Like Jesus
- Contents- Foreword
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January—Communing With God
- Jesus, Our Pattern, Depended on Prayer, January 1
- Christ's Example Gives Power to Resist Temptation, January 2
- Approaching God With Reverence, January 3
- Pray for Daily Bread, January 4
- Have a Forgiving Spirit, January 5
- Have a Heart Filled With Gratitude, January 6
- Pray in Jesus’ Name, January 7
- Our Prayers Will Be Answered, January 8
- Not Only Pray, but Ask and Work! January 9
- Pray in Submission to God's Will, January 10
- To Avoid Darkness, Stay Close to God, January 11
- Pray to Reflect Christ's Unfathomable Love, January 12
- Gain Spiritual Strength Through Prayer, January 13
- Plead for Wisdom and Power, January 14
- Pray Silently, Continually, January 15
- Take Your Children to Jesus in Prayer, January 16
- A Prayer That Includes Us, January 17
- In Sincere Pursuit of Truth We Commune With God, January 18
- Prayer Closely Related to Reformation, January 19
- Prayers Enlist the Help of Angels, January 20
- By Prayer, Prepare for Convocations, January 21
- Look to Jesus in Prayer, January 22
- Prayers of a Godly Woman Answered, January 23
- What It Means to Pray in Christ's Name, January 24
- Spiritual Growth Through Prayer, January 25
- Walking With God Through Prayer, January 26
- Prayer an Effective Weapon Against Satan, January 27
- Transformed by Communion With God, January 28
- Pray Earnestly for Christian Character, January 29
- Pray in Humbleness of Heart, January 30
- Prayer Helps Guide to Truth, January 31
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February—The Blessings of Obedience
- Obey God, Just as Jesus Did, February 1
- Everything Lost by Disobedience, February 2
- The Promise of Redemption, February 3
- God's Word the Supreme Authority, February 4
- Jesus Showed That We Can Obey, February 5
- Obey From Principle, February 6
- Israel Pledges to Obey God's Commandments, February 7
- Christ's Perfect Obedience Can Be Ours, February 8
- Obedience Through Grace, February 9
- Christ, the Model of True Obedience, February 10
- Happiness Guarded by God's Law, February 11
- Obedience to Be Rewarded, February 12
- Commandment-keeping Families Glorify Christ, February 13
- Obedience Brings Peace and Happiness, February 14
- Joy in Loving Obedience, February 15
- Jesus Gives Power to Obey, February 16
- Abraham's Great Example of Obedience, February 17
- God's Law Important for All Time, February 18
- Disobedience Indicates Rebellion, February 19
- Obedience Results in Happiness, February 20
- Even Nature Obeys Divine Commands, February 21
- Obey God, the Supreme Authority, February 22
- Make Obedience Attractive, February 23
- God's Law Is Perfect, February 24
- Jesus, the Perfect Pattern of Obedience, February 25
- Our Obedience Enables God to Fulfill Promises, February 26
- Obedience Has Immediate and Eternal Rewards, February 27
- Genuine Sanctification Involves Obedience, February 28
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March—Investing Time and Other Talents
- Time to Study Revelation, March 1
- Depend on Our Divine Advocate, March 2
- A Message for Our Time, March 3
- Work Faithfully, Using Time Wisely, March 4
- Submit to God's Training Process, March 5
- Improving Opportunities for Service, March 6
- Regularity and Promptness Are Religious Duties, March 7
- Every Hour Is Valuable, March 8
- Buried Talents Should Be Used, March 9
- How to “Redeem” Time, March 10
- Use Even One Talent Wisely, March 11
- Use Abilities and Means for God's Glory, March 12
- A Time for Vigilant Work, March 13
- Both Money and Active Service Needed, March 14
- Work for Low Wages Rather Than Be Idle, March 15
- Every Spiritual Gift Is Important, March 16
- Be Satisfied With Humble Work, March 17
- Every Person Has a Gift and Is Accountable, March 18
- Small Talents Have Value and Can Increase, March 19
- Work Faithfully Where You Are, March 20
- Working With Jesus to Save the Lost, March 21
- One Talent, Used Faithfully, Will Gain Other Talents, March 22
- Faithful Users of Talents Will Hear “Well Done,” March 23
- Use Well the Talent of Speech, March 24
- Reveal Jesus’ Love Through Speech, March 25
- Use Responsibly the Gifts of Speech and Influence, March 26
- Speak Winsomely of the Savior, March 27
- Influence—A Power for Good or Evil, March 28
- God's Grace Essential to Right Use of Influence, March 29
- Our Service Should Meet Heaven's Approval, March 30
- Using God's Gifts as He Wills, March 31
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April—Exploring God's Word
- No True Wisdom Apart From God, April 1
- The Rewards of Bible Study, April 2
- The Spirit Must Illuminate the Word, April 3
- Seek God for Wisdom, April 4
- Reach for the Highest Standard of Personhood, April 5
- Prepare Now for Immortal Life, April 6
- To Grow, Study the Word, April 7
- Learn the Truth, Then Live It, April 8
- To Find the Word Interesting, Receive the Spirit, April 9
- Treasures of Truth Are for Those Who Dig, April 10
- Ever Search for More Light, April 11
- Examine Diligently Every Belief, April 12
- Bible Study Strengthens the Intellect, April 13
- Search the Word Objectively and Personally, April 14
- Preparing for Trying Times, April 15
- Do Not Merely Read the Scriptures, but Search, April 16
- Hear Christ's Voice Through the Word, April 17
- Earnest Study Produces True Conversion, April 18
- God's Word the Standard of Judgment, April 19
- Scripture's Grand Themes Expand the Mind, April 20
- Exciting Experiences Await Bible Students, April 21
- The Holy Spirit Illuminates the Word, April 22
- Accept the Bible as the Foundation of All Faith, April 23
- Have Fellowship With Jesus Through the Word, April 24
- Enjoy the Rich Banquet Found in the Word, April 25
- True Higher Education Found in the Word of God, April 26
- To Understand God's Word Better, Be Obedient, April 27
- The Bible Reveals the Way to Christ, April 28
- Search the Scriptures, and Be Obedient, April 29
- True Learners Accept the Scriptures as God's Voice, April 30
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May—The Day That God Made Holy
- God's People to Keep the Sabbath, May 1
- The Sabbath Intended for All Humankind, May 2
- A Day Pointing to God's Power and Love, May 3
- Six Days for Us, Only One for God, May 4
- The Sabbath Turns Minds to the Creator, May 5
- On Day Six, Prepare for the Sabbath, May 6
- Threefold Miracle Reveals Sabbath Sacredness, May 7
- Satan's Attack Against God's Memorial, May 8
- Sabbath Truth Supported by the Word, May 9
- The Sign of God's Authority, May 10
- The Spurious Sabbath a False Signpost, May 11
- Do Good on the Sabbath, May 12
- Do Soul-saving Work on the Sabbath, May 13
- Doing Well on the Sabbath Honors the Day, May 14
- The Sabbath Designed to Bring Us Into Harmony With God, May 15
- The Sabbath a Sign of Covenant Relationship, May 16
- A Day of Healing and Joy, May 17
- A Day on Which to Show Mercy, May 18
- Set Example of Sabbath Sacredness, and Teach It, May 19
- The Commandments Are for All, May 20
- Jesus Kept the Sabbath by Doing Good, May 21
- The Sabbath Memorializes a Literal Day, May 22
- The Sabbath Reminds Us of God's Creative Power, May 23
- Believe God's Word, Not Human Reasoning, May 24
- The Sabbath Was Kept Anciently, and Is Today, May 25
- Keeping the Sabbath as a Family, May 26
- Good Works Continue on the Sabbath, May 27
- A Vision of the Sabbath Commandment, May 28
- Why Worship Is Due God, May 29
- The Sabbath Not Jewish but Christ's Holy Day, May 30
- Sabbath Rest and Joy in Eternity, May 31
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June—Doing the King's Business
- Be Like Jesus, Not Like the World, June 1
- Do Right in Business, Not Just in Church, June 2
- Be Honest With Others and With God, June 3
- Imitate Jesus and His Ethics, June 4
- Never Take Advantage of Another's Misfortune, June 5
- Character Tested by Presence of the Less Fortunate, June 6
- The Golden Rule to Govern Business Dealings, June 7
- God's Plan to Prevent Poverty, June 8
- God's Grace Needed to Polish Us, June 9
- Principles of the Gospel Must Control Us, June 10
- Our Business Standards Reveal Our Character, June 11
- Even “Small” Sins Have Big Consequences, June 12
- Build Character on Jesus, the Rock, June 13
- Public Service Demands Strict Integrity, June 14
- God's Word Approves the Judicial Oath, June 15
- Choices Being Made Between Two Sides, June 16
- Handling Money to Meet God's Approval, June 17
- To Win Souls, Forgo Personal Gain, June 18
- Set Right Priorities in Life, June 19
- Christians Must Never Depart From Integrity, June 20
- Reveal Love While Doing God's Business, June 21
- Imitate Christ, Not the World, June 22
- Be Compassionate When Poverty Is Unavoidable, June 23
- Show Divine Love by Being Merciful, June 24
- Seek Divine Wisdom in Handling Money, June 25
- Invest to Glorify God, Not Self, June 26
- Represent Christ in Every Circumstance, June 27
- In Planning, Consider the Unending Future, June 28
- Never Dishonor God by Violating Righteous Principles, June 29
- Faithful Stewards Provide for God's Work, June 30
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July—Practicing the End-time Lifestyle
- The New Lifestyle Through Jesus, July 1
- Jesus Requires Wholehearted Commitment, July 2
- God Has Sent Warnings, but Few Listen, July 3
- Fanaticism and Noise No Evidence of Faith, July 4
- God Not Pleased With Tasteless Disorder, July 5
- Follow Christ and Defeat the Enemy, July 6
- Decided Efforts Must Be Made Against Sin, July 7
- Seek to Be Temperate in All Things, July 8
- Training Children a Sacred Responsibility, July 9
- Work and Exercise Contribute to Health, July 10
- When Trials Come, Cling to Jesus, July 11
- For Every Difficulty, God's Grace Is Sufficient, July 12
- Husbands Are to Be Thoughtful and Cheerful, July 13
- Bible Holiness Is Our Great Need, July 14
- Be Faithful in Small, Common Tasks, July 15
- Meeting Difficulties Develops Spiritual Muscle, July 16
- Maintain Integrity, Whatever the Cost, July 17
- Motive Determines Value of Our Acts, July 18
- Stay Close to Jesus and Become Like Him, July 19
- To Find True Happiness, Obey God, July 20
- When in Trial, Review God's Great Mercy, July 21
- Receive Light, and Walk in It, July 22
- Reveal Love, Compassion, and Tenderness, July 23
- Do Not Accuse Others, but Intercede for Them, July 24
- Live Unselfishly, and Teach People to Love Jesus, July 25
- Bring the Lower Passions Into Subjection, July 26
- Seek to Reflect the Image of Jesus, July 27
- We Should Give Hope to the Fallen, July 28
- Take Time for Prayer and the Word, July 29
- Study Christ's Words, Not Human Opinions, July 30
- Be Used by the Spirit in Christ's Service, July 31
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August—Relating to the Natural World
- Happiness to Be Found in Natural Surroundings, August 1
- All Nature Entrusted to Adam and Eve, August 2
- God's Wisdom and Love Revealed in Nature, August 3
- Work Given as a Source of Happiness, August 4
- The Earth Will Produce Abundantly for Diligent Workers, August 5
- Work and Study Benefit Both the Earth and the Mind, August 6
- Cooperating With God in Work Promotes Happiness, August 7
- Well-regulated Work Aids All-around Development, August 8
- The Beauty of Nature Reveals God's Character, August 9
- God's Love and Glory Seen in Nature, August 10
- God's Power Exercised Constantly in Nature, August 11
- Appreciate Earth's Natural, Quiet Beauty, August 12
- Nature Offers Messages of Hope and Comfort, August 13
- Draw Spiritual Lessons and Health Benefits From Trees, August 14
- Nature Is Guided and Upheld by the Creator, August 15
- Christ Points Us to a More Glorious World, August 16
- Many Lessons to Be Learned From Nature, August 17
- How to Learn From Nature Its Deepest Lessons, August 18
- Nature Teaches the Value of Obedience to Law, August 19
- Valuable Objects in Nature Are Pruned or Refined, August 20
- Nature Testifies of a Master Artist and Designer, August 21
- Earth's Bounties Give Evidence of God's Love, August 22
- The Natural World Speaks of the Creator, August 23
- Rich Blessings From a Sabbath for the Land, August 24
- The Poor Have Rights in God's World, August 25
- Work, for Earth's Night Is Coming, August 26
- Cultivating the Soil Is Doing God's Service, August 27
- An Exhaustless Source of Instruction and Delight, August 28
- Fallow Ground of the Human Heart Should Be Worked, August 29
- Greater Efficiency and Deeper Consecration Needed, August 30
- Keep Streams of Beneficence in Constant Circulation, August 31
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September—Sharing the Good News
- Tell Others to Love and Obey Christ, September 1
- All Have a Duty to Witness, September 2
- Carry Light and Hope Everywhere, September 3
- To Witness Successfully, First Crucify Self, September 4
- Invite People to Become Children of God, September 5
- Angels Cooperate With Soul Winners, September 6
- Guard Your Words and Be Tactful as You Witness, September 7
- Now Is the Time to Work for Christ, September 8
- Practical Christianity Important in Witnesses, September 9
- Witness Wherever Jesus Calls You, September 10
- Jesus Identifies Himself With the Needy, September 11
- The Holy Spirit Will Empower for Witnessing, September 12
- God Gives Grace to Those Who Believe His Word, September 13
- One Small Book Produced Big Results, September 14
- Personal Ministry Is Key to Winning Souls, September 15
- Make Clear the Worth of the Soul, September 16
- Music Can Attract People to God's Message, September 17
- Truth Is to Be Lived, Not Merely Spoken, September 18
- Aim High and Attempt Much for God, September 19
- Witness at Every Large Gathering in Cities, September 20
- Christ's Followers to Differ From the World, September 21
- Win Souls Through the Sabbath School, September 22
- Work to Be Done in Large Cities, September 23
- Expressions of Sympathy Open Hearts to the Gospel, September 24
- Soul Winning Creates Demand for Holy Spirit, September 25
- Consecrated Workers Could Do Great Work in Short Time, September 26
- Workers to Reveal the Spirit of Jesus, September 27
- Consecrate Self, Then Search for Perishing Souls, September 28
- Unselfish Service Gives Joy to Both Christ and Us, September 29
- Every Member to Help Spread the Gospel, September 30
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October—Enjoying Good Health
- Everyone Should Know and Obey the Laws of Life, October 1
- Leaders to Practice and Teach Health Reform, October 2
- It's Time to Give Up Health-destroying Indulgences, October 3
- Share the Light on Healthful Living, October 4
- Nutritious Diet Important for Intellectual Vigor, October 5
- Higher Powers to Control Physical Nature, October 6
- Good Health Needed to Achieve Success, October 7
- Aim for Holiness, Not Merely Health, October 8
- Health Reform and Third Angel's Message Closely Allied, October 9
- Advent Message to Sanctify Body and Soul, October 10
- Conditions for Good Health Must Be Observed, October 11
- Self-development Essential to Accomplish Most Good, October 12
- Temperate Habits and Physical Exercise Produce Vigor, October 13
- Follow the Example Set by the Four Hebrews, October 14
- Control the Appetite Through Christ's Power, October 15
- Christians to Be Strictly Temperate, Governed by Principle, October 16
- Food to Be Wholesome and Palatable, October 17
- Control of Appetite to Begin in Childhood, October 18
- Stimulants Eventually Produce Evil Results, October 19
- Through Jesus Comes Health and Relief From Perplexities, October 20
- Obey Nature's Laws to Enjoy Health, October 21
- Follow Divine Counsel to Preserve Health, October 22
- Effect Follows Cause, Producing Health or Disease, October 23
- To Have a Clear Mind, Follow Temperance Principles, October 24
- Physical Work Helps to Develop Mind and Character, October 25
- Temperance in All Things Is Essential, October 26
- Our Thinking Is Affected by Our Eating, October 27
- Prepare Wholesome Diet Without Flesh Meats, October 28
- Both Physical and Mental Faculties to Be Cultivated, October 29
- Pure, Fresh Air Promotes Health of Mind and Body, October 30
- Love for God Is Essential for Perfect Health, October 31
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November—Worshiping at Home
- Though We Fall, We Can Conquer, November 1
- Move Forward in Faith and Unity, November 2
- Make Family Worship Interesting, November 3
- Daily Family Worship Yields Precious Results, November 4
- Worship Faithfully Every Morning and Evening, November 5
- Parents to Begin Reformation in the Home, November 6
- Time for Worship to Be Set Apart as Sacred, November 7
- God's People Will Be Refined by Time of Trouble, November 8
- Consecrate Your Family to God, and Look to Calvary, November 9
- The Way Opens When We Advance by Faith, November 10
- Angels in Heaven Worship With Us, November 11
- Christ's Blood and Righteousness Purify Our Worship, November 12
- Talk of Jesus, and Reflect the Joy of Being a Christian, November 13
- Jesus in the Heart Makes the Life Fragrant, November 14
- Family Worship Can Help Create Harmony, November 15
- Victory Is Assured for All Who Obey Christ's Orders, November 16
- In Every Situation Jesus Gives Fresh Blessings, November 17
- In Love and Mercy Jesus Pleads With Us and for Us, November 18
- Diffuse the Light Throughout the Dark World, November 19
- God Alone Is to Be Worshiped, November 20
- Christ's Self-sacrificing Life Is Our Lesson Book, November 21
- Memorize the Scriptures, Preparing for the Future, November 22
- We May Receive God's Unlimited Grace, to Do Good, November 23
- To Feed the Soul, Commune Constantly With Jesus, November 24
- Be Courteous, Lifting Others’ Burdens, as Did Jesus, November 25
- We Are to Grow in Piety, Purity, and Love, November 26
- God's Word and Love Will Open Hearts to Jesus, November 27
- Special Endowment of Grace and Power Needed Today, November 28
- When We Thirst for Righteousness, Jesus Draws Near, November 29
- Angels Join Us as We Help Those in Need, November 30
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December—Repenting, Then Growing
- Jesus, the Chief Shepherd, Knows Each Sheep, December 1
- True Christians Focus on Christ, Not Self, December 2
- Truly Converted People Aim for Perfection, December 3
- Converted Sinners Live a New Life, December 4
- Repent Today, and Receive Christ's Robe of Righteousness, December 5
- Jesus Lovingly Calls, but Many Wait Too Long to Respond, December 6
- When Sinners Repent, Heaven Rejoices, December 7
- Conversion Creates New Interests and New Loves, December 8
- Repentant Souls Hate Sin and Love Righteousness, December 9
- Humanity, Allied With Divinity, Can Keep the Law, December 10
- Conscientious Persons Must Guard Against Being Deceived, December 11
- True Repentance Involves Remorse for Sin and Forsaking It, December 12
- By Grace You Can Reach Christ's Ideal, December 13
- God's People Are Polished Stones in His Spiritual Temple, December 14
- Advance the Kingdom by Leading Sinners to Repentance, December 15
- Look to Jesus, and He Will Give You Victory, December 16
- Lift Up the Standard as the Great Controversy Intensifies, December 17
- Bible Sanctification Involves Humility and Constant Growth, December 18
- Repentance to Be Followed by Change of Character, December 19
- Both Repentance and Forgiveness Are Gifts From Christ, December 20
- God Calls for Repentance and Holy Living, December 21
- God Waits to Receive All Who Repent, December 22
- Jesus’ Love Draws Sinners to Repentance, December 23
- Good Works to Follow Revival, December 24
- Jesus Pays the Debt of Repentant Sinners, December 25
- God's People to Reflect His Glory, December 26
- Everyone to Work for the Lost, December 27
- Repentance Essential During Day of Atonement, December 28
- God's Law Leads to True Repentance, December 29
- Christ's Robe of Righteousness Is for the Repentant, December 30
- All Who Repent Will Be Forgiven and Accepted, December 31