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Sep

2024

Bought for a Price

Have you ever felt like you were bought at a price? Maybe not in the literal sense, but in terms of the sacrifices and investments made for your well-being.

Think about the love and care your parents showed you, the friendships that have shaped you, or the opportunities that have come your way.

Today’s Scripture, 1 Corinthians 6:20, reminds us that we were bought at a price far greater than anything we can imagine. We were purchased with the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies
1 Corinthians 6:20

Price of Freedom

When we were enslaved to sin, we were powerless to break free.

Our lives were a mess, and we were headed for destruction. But God, in His infinite love, sent His Son to die for our sins.

Jesus’ sacrifice was the ultimate act of love, a price paid to set us free from the chains of sin and death.

The apostle Paul reminds us of this in Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Honoring God with Your Body

Since we have been bought at such a high price, it is our duty to honor God with our bodies.

Our bodies are not just vessels for our souls; they are temples of the Holy Spirit.

When we honor God with our bodies, we are showing our gratitude for His sacrifice and demonstrating our love for Him.

How can we honor God with our bodies?

Here are a few ways:

Avoid Anything That Dishonors God: This includes things like sexual immorality, drunkenness, drug abuse, and harmful behaviors.
Take Care of Your Body: Eat healthy food, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Your body is a gift from God, and it deserves to be treated with respect.
Use Your Body for Good: Use your talents and abilities to serve others and glorify God.
Focus on Your Spiritual Health: Spend time in prayer, Bible study, and worship. A strong spiritual foundation will help you make good choices and honor God with your body.

We were bought at a price far greater than we can comprehend.

The blood of Jesus Christ was shed for our salvation, and it is our responsibility to honor God with our bodies.

By avoiding sin, taking care of ourselves, and using your body for good, you can show your gratitude for the gift of life and demonstrate your love for your Savior.

Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study

You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms

God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!

As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!

This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.

Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!

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Jan

2024

Communion: An Invitation to Unity

1 Corinthians 10:16 – “Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?”

Grab a loaf of bread and break off a piece. Feel its soft texture between your fingers before taking a bite. As you chew, contemplate the significance of this simple food.

Bread nourishes our physical bodies, but it also represents something much greater spiritually.

When we partake of the bread during communion, we signify our participation in the body of Christ. Just as bread is broken and shared among many, Christ’s body was broken and shared for the salvation of all.

As we eat the bread together, we are unified in recognizing Christ’s sacrifice that enables our relationship with God.

The bread of communion is no ordinary food – it is a sacred symbol that bonds us to our Savior and to one another. May we receive it with reverence and gratitude.

Cup of Thanksgiving

Raise your cup, filled with the fruit of the vine, in celebration of the goodness of God. This cup overflows with meaning as we give thanks for Christ’s blood, poured out for the forgiveness of sins.

In ancient times, covenants were sealed with the sharing of a cup. Through communion, we renew our covenant with God, confirmed by the blood of Jesus.

This cup is a declaration of gratitude for the redemption we have through the cross.

As we drink together from this cup of blessing, we proclaim our unity in Christ.

Though we come from diverse walks of life, communion reminds us that we are one body, cleansed by one blood; we rejoice in this amazing grace!

An Invitation to Community

Approach the communion table with joy and anticipation. Here awaits a foretaste of the heavenly banquet, where people of every nation will dine together in God’s presence.

Lay aside earthly labels that divide – rich or poor, old or young, different cultures and customs. At this table, we are one, linked by the unifying love of Christ.

Differences fade in light of what we share – our need for grace, our gratitude for the cross.

Communion calls us to live in fellowship, not just with God, but with one another. It beckons us to extend relentless compassion as freely as we have received it.

Remember and Rejoice

As you eat the bread and drink the cup, remember what Christ has done for you. Give thanks for His body, broken that you may be healed. Give thanks for His blood, shed that you may be set free from sin.

Rejoice in the loving communion you can have with God through Christ.

This nourishment for your soul ushers you into holy community. Together, we bear witness to the power of the gospel that transforms each of us into one body. May this fellowship challenge and change us all.

Communion is no mere ritual. It is a vibrant invitation to oneness with Christ and His people. Accept this gift with a joyful and grateful heart.

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Oct

2023

A New Body

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” (2 Corinthians 5:1)

Our Earthly Tent

At the heart of this verse lies the metaphor of our “earthly tent;” our body. It’s a vivid image of our temporary, fragile, and mortal existence on this earth.

Just as a tent is not permanent and can be easily dismantled, so too is our physical body. This verse acknowledges the reality of our mortality, something we all grapple with in our human experience.

A Building from God

The promise within this verse shines brightly—the assurance that we have “a building from God, an eternal house in heaven.”

It conveys the idea that through our faith in Christ we receive an everlasting home; a new body that will never wear out!

Hope

In a world filled with uncertainty and the fleeting nature of our earthly existence, 2 Corinthians 5:1 offers hope.

It reminds us that our true home is not in this temporary world but in the eternal presence of God. It encourages us to fix our gaze on the promises of heaven rather than being disheartened by the fragility of our earthly tents.

Embracing the Promise

As you reflect on this verse, let it serve as a source of comfort and encouragement in the midst of life’s challenges and uncertainties.

Anchor your faith in the eternal promises of God, trusting that your earthly limitations are but a prelude to the magnificent eternal dwelling He has prepared for you.