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Steps to Christ
SC 17.1–SC 19.2 • Acts 4:12; Romans 7:24; John 1:29

“The Sinner’s Need of Christ”

Our need of Christ and the ladder that reaches from earth to heaven

This chapter explains why education, willpower and good intentions cannot change the heart, and points to the One who can. Look for the picture of the ladder and what it means.

pp. 17–19 · 6 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Acts 4:12
12

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Romans 7:24
24

O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?

John 1:29
29

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

Steps to Christ

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SC 19.1
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End of Day 1(SC 17.1–SC 19.2)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“What human efforts does this chapter say cannot change the heart on their own?”

Observation: The things that cannot save
Prayer & Practice (Optional)
Prayer Focus

“Lord Jesus, I cannot change my own heart. I come to You as my only Saviour.”

Practical Action

Name one area where you have tried to change by willpower alone, and bring it to Jesus in prayer instead.

Personal prayer intention

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