Your Date with Destiny What Did You Do With My Son? 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 Jesus died for your sins and for you. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Notice how this verse picks up where John 3:16 leaves off: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. o Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for all of you! o If you are a follower of Jesus, your life is not your own! You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 o This is why both apostles Paul and Peter refer to themselves as a “bond-servant” of Christ. This is the Greek word doulos, which was one: 1) Whose will is swallowed up in the will of another. 2) Bound to another in a bond so that only death can break. 3) Who serves another at the disregard of his/her own interests. Kenneth Wuest, Studies from the Greek New Testament o Your life belongs completely to Christ, which means we put Christ first in: 1) Family/relationship decisions. 5) Physical health. 2) Intellectual/Educational pursuits. 6) Social interactions. 3) Talents/Gifts God has given us. 7) Spiritual habits. 4) Finances. Jesus died so that you would die to sin and self. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Circle the little word “might,” which refers to a will decision. o This means Christ is not an “add on” to life, Christ is our life! When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 o Seven benefits of living for Christ: 1) You will stand strong in tough times (Mark 4:17). 2) You will be humble, aware of your own faults (Luke 18:9). 3) You will have joy (John 15:11). 4) You will progress in victory over sin (Ephesians 4:18-24). 5) You will be free to give (1 Timothy 6:10, 18-19). 6) You will desire teaching that convicts (2 Timothy 4:3). 7) You will have intimacy with Christ (Revelation 3:20). Jesus was raised from death and we have been raised with Him. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Underline the key phrase “for their sake.” o Not only did Christ die for us, but was raised for us! o There are two distinct periods in Jesus’ life after he was raised from the dead: 1) Easter Sunday to the 40 days following (Acts 1:3). 2) His glorious ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9). o These correspond to the two distinct periods we experience: 1) In life, His resurrection gives us newness of life and power (Romans 6:4, 8:11). 2) In death, His resurrection gives us the assurance of being raised from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). o How will you answer when God asks, “What did you do with My Son?” Live it Out! Your Date with Destiny What Did You Do With My Son? 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 Jesus died for your sins and for you. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Notice how this verse picks up where John 3:16 leaves off: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. o Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for all of you! o If you are a follower of Jesus, your life is not your own! You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 o This is why both apostles Paul and Peter refer to themselves as a “bond-servant” of Christ. This is the Greek word doulos, which was one: 1) Whose will is swallowed up in the will of another. 2) Bound to another in a bond so that only death can break. 3) Who serves another at the disregard of his/her own interests. Kenneth Wuest, Studies from the Greek New Testament o Your life belongs completely to Christ, which means we put Christ first in: 1) Family/relationship decisions. 5) Physical health. 2) Intellectual/Educational pursuits. 6) Social interactions. 3) Talents/Gifts God has given us. 7) Spiritual habits. 4) Finances. Jesus died so that you would die to sin and self. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Circle the little word “might,” which refers to a will decision. o This means Christ is not an “add on” to life, Christ is our life! When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 o Seven benefits of living for Christ: 1) You will stand strong in tough times (Mark 4:17). 2) You will be humble, aware of your own faults (Luke 18:9). 3) You will have joy (John 15:11). 4) You will progress in victory over sin (Ephesians 4:18-24). 5) You will be free to give (1 Timothy 6:10, 18-19). 6) You will desire teaching that convicts (2 Timothy 4:3). 7) You will have intimacy with Christ (Revelation 3:20). Jesus was raised from death and we have been raised with Him. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Underline the key phrase “for their sake.” o Not only did Christ die for us, but was raised for us! o There are two distinct periods in Jesus’ life after he was raised from the dead: 1) Easter Sunday to the 40 days following (Acts 1:3). 2) His glorious ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9). o These correspond to the two distinct periods we experience: 1) In life, His resurrection gives us newness of life and power (Romans 6:4, 8:11). 2) In death, His resurrection gives us the assurance of being raised from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). o How will you answer when God asks, “What did you do with My Son?” Live it Out! Your Date with Destiny What Did You Do With My Son? 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 Jesus died for your sins and for _________. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Notice how this verse picks up where John 3:16 leaves off: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. o Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for ______ of you! o If you are a follower of Jesus, your life is not your own! You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 o This is why both apostles Paul and Peter refer to themselves as a “bond-servant” of Christ. This is the Greek word doulos, which was one: 1) Whose will is swallowed up in the will of another. 2) Bound to another in a bond so that only _____ can break. 3) Who serves another at the disregard of his/her own ______. Kenneth Wuest, Studies from the Greek New Testament o Your life belongs completely to Christ, which means we put Christ first in: 1) Family/relationship decisions. 5) Physical health. 2) Intellectual/Educational pursuits. 6) ______ interactions. 3) Talents/Gifts God has given us. 7) Spiritual habits. 4) ________________. Jesus died so that you would die to ____ and ______. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Circle the little word “______,” which refers to a will decision. o This means Christ is not an “add on” to life, Christ is our life! When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 o Seven benefits of living for Christ: 1) You will stand strong in tough times (Mark 4:17). 2) You will be humble, aware of your own ____ (Luke 18:9). 3) You will have ______ (John 15:11). 4) You will progress in victory over __ (Ephesians 4:18-24). 5) You will be free to ________ (1 Timothy 6:10, 18-19). 6) You will desire teaching that _________ (2 Timothy 4:3). 7) You will have intimacy with Christ (Revelation 3:20). Jesus was raised from death and we have been ____________ with Him. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Underline the key phrase “for their sake.” o Not only did Christ die for us, but was raised for us! o There are two distinct periods in Jesus’ life after he was raised from the dead: 1) Easter Sunday to the 40 days following (Acts 1:3). 2) His glorious ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9). o These correspond to the two distinct periods we experience: 1) In life, His resurrection gives us ______________ of life and power (Romans 6:4, 8:11). 2) In death, His resurrection gives us the assurance of being raised from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). o How will you answer when God asks, “What did you do with My Son?” Live it Out! Your Date with Destiny What Did You Do With My Son? 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 Jesus died for your sins and for _________. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Notice how this verse picks up where John 3:16 leaves off: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. o Jesus didn’t just die for your sins, He died for ______ of you! o If you are a follower of Jesus, your life is not your own! You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20 o This is why both apostles Paul and Peter refer to themselves as a “bond-servant” of Christ. This is the Greek word doulos, which was one: 1) Whose will is swallowed up in the will of another. 2) Bound to another in a bond so that only _____ can break. 3) Who serves another at the disregard of his/her own ______. Kenneth Wuest, Studies from the Greek New Testament o Your life belongs completely to Christ, which means we put Christ first in: 1) Family/relationship decisions. 5) Physical health. 2) Intellectual/Educational pursuits. 6) ______ interactions. 3) Talents/Gifts God has given us. 7) Spiritual habits. 4) ________________. Jesus died so that you would die to ____ and ______. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Circle the little word “______,” which refers to a will decision. o This means Christ is not an “add on” to life, Christ is our life! When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 o Seven benefits of living for Christ: 1) You will stand strong in tough times (Mark 4:17). 2) You will be humble, aware of your own ____ (Luke 18:9). 3) You will have ______ (John 15:11). 4) You will progress in victory over __ (Ephesians 4:18-24). 5) You will be free to ________ (1 Timothy 6:10, 18-19). 6) You will desire teaching that _________ (2 Timothy 4:3). 7) You will have intimacy with Christ (Revelation 3:20). Jesus was raised from death and we have been ____________ with Him. 15 He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Text Message: o Underline the key phrase “for their sake.” o Not only did Christ die for us, but was raised for us! o There are two distinct periods in Jesus’ life after he was raised from the dead: 1) Easter Sunday to the 40 days following (Acts 1:3). 2) His glorious ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9). o These correspond to the two distinct periods we experience: 1) In life, His resurrection gives us ______________ of life and power (Romans 6:4, 8:11). 2) In death, His resurrection gives us the assurance of being raised from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). o How will you answer when God asks, “What did you do with My Son?” Live it Out!