Tuesday, May 13, 2014

The Vineyard- May 11, 2014

The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

I Corinthians 15:50-58
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 
Read the passage. 
-          We must all change
o   “Flesh and blood” cannot inherit the kingdom of God because it is temporal, while the kingdom is eternal.  Perhaps not only our physical bodies, but also our attitudes and ways of thinking must change to suit life in God’s kingdom.  How can you change your attitude and way of thinking so that it is focused more on the eternal rather than the temporary? 
-          The surprise is the best part
o   We love a good surprise- in the books we read, the movies we watch, surprises build excitement as we see how everything builds to the final scene.  Are you excited about seeing how God will transform us when Jesus comes back? 
-          Resurrection is work
o   While God handles all the work of resurrecting us and transforming us for eternity, the implications of the resurrection mean work for us who profess to follow Jesus.  Is your life a testimony to God’s plan of redemption?  If not, what changes do you need to make?
Pray that God will transform our hearts in anticipation of the day when our bodies will be transformed as well. 
Seek ways to demonstrate your belief in the resurrection.   

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