Tuesday's Bible Study Message, July 13, 2021 - Owned

 Hello Family of God,  

Tonight's interactive message centered around the word "owned".  What does it mean to be owned?  What tangible actions can we take that demonstrate we are owned by God?

God Bless!

Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 

In Jesus' Name

Message Scriptures

• Colossians 1:12-17
• the power of Jesus' redemptive plan
• everything visible to the eye and invisible was created for and by Him
• Christ owns everything
• God had a plan in mind before creation existed, even despite Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden
• Ephesians 1:1-11
• there is already a plan in place for our redemption through Jesus Christ (Gen. 3:15)
• we are already owned by Christ
• God knew the intent of His plan from the beginning of time
• we don't initially capture God's plan because of our unrenewed mind
• our walk should be totally different because He does it for us
• 1 Corinthians 6:14-20
• physical body belonging to the Lord bringing about His purposes and plans
• God plans to use our body for a specific body
• seldom do we consistently go to God and ask what is His will for our lives
• John 15:16
• God wants to introduce Himself to us by calling us out unto Himself (ex. Abraham)
• Romans 6:9-11
• believers have to know God
• Romans 8:6-9
• everything society teaches will be contrary to God's purpose
• not possible to serve God naturally - not in our own strength or might
• Revelation 4:11
• everything was created by God for His pleasure

 Nuggets for the Week

• We cannot relate to God in the flesh, it can only be done in the spirit
• Humans have a difficult time going between flesh and spirit
• It's getting more difficult for people to seek the Lord for life choices
• Definition of owned - something is possessed; belongs to
• God is freely accessible 24/7

Reflections

• When you hear the word owned, what comes to mind?
• Why do we seldom ask God what is His will for our lives?

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• There is still a plan that God purposed for us to bring into fruition in Christ
• Nothing we can do apart from Christ so let's begin to consistently go to Him for direction/leadership for everything
• God has already finished what we are going to start.  He is the only One who can relate to what you are going through.

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12

Worship Highlight