Mark These Key Words: Gift Righteous Adoption
The Prize: God’s Extraordinary Gift
2 Corinthians 5:21
“He made Him who knew so no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”
“Clothed in Righteousness”: What has Jesus given me by his suffering and death on The Cross?
2 Corinthians 6:18
“’And I will be father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me,” says the Lord Almighty.”
“Adopted in Christ”: What does it mean to you to be adopted by God?
Romans 8:16 & 17
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs of Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” “Co-Heirs with Christ”: As a follower of Jesus, what is your inheritance?
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” “New creation in Christ”: Describe how God has made you a new creation.
The Race: Our Extraordinary Response
1 Corinthians 9:24
“Do you not know those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.” “Run to Win”: Describe your race to THE PRIZE today . What is THE PRIZE?
Hebrews 12: 1 & 2
“Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” “Run for the Prize”: What is the “upward call of God” you’re running for?
What are the hurdles in your life that are getting in the way of your race to win?
1 Corinthians 10:23
“All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all things edify.” “Things not Profitable”: What things are in your life that are not “profitable” or helpful in your race?
1 Corinthians 6:12
“All things are for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be mastered by anything.” “Not mastered by anything”: How do your hurdles tend to master you?
What can you do today with those hurdles?
John 8:36
“So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.” “Truly free”: How can you “run free” beginning today?
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” “Every thought captive”: As you run your race with total freedom; how can you keep your mind focused on the prize?
APPLICATION: How do these passages relate to me today? What changes does it bring to my life?
LOCKER ROOM: Are you a pace setter when it comes to your relationship with Christ? Who is running alongside you in this race?
MEMORY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 9:24“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.”
MY PRAYERS:
Adoration: Father, today I praise You for…
Confession: Father, please forgive me for…
Thanksgiving: Father, today I’m thankful for…
Supplication: Father, the people and things that I wish to pray for today are…
