Bible Study 1:Are you normal or not normal?
Have you recognized that you are not normal, that you are chosen, special possession of God?
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Even though we are caught up in the daily activities of life and the typical responsibilities relating to living here on earth, our ultimate destination is heaven.
Read John 17:14-17, John 18: 36
How do these scriptures impact you?
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Read Philippians 3: 20,
When you hear the word “citizenship” what immediately comes to your mind. Does this word prompt you to think about connections that you have on this earth, or does the word trigger thoughts of your spiritual link to a heavenly homeland?
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We must learn how to effectively live “in the world” while not being “of the world” yet faithfully carrying out our God given mission “to the world”
How are we to live as citizens of heaven while living as residents of earth?
2 Corinthians 5: 20-21
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Declare (say out loud) 1 Peter 2:9-12 over yourself, changing the words to first person
Read Romans 8: 15 , Psalm 100: 3 , Galations 2:20
Considering all of the above how will this change your behavior or the way you do things in the future?
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Prayer:
Lord I thank you that I am Chosen and a special possession that I have being called out of the darkness into your marvelous light. Help me to live worthy of what I have being called to do. Lord what a privilege it is to be your ambassador, too often I forget this role, help me to be your representative in this world. My goal and mission on this earth is to know you more and to make you known. Amen