Our Bodies: A Living Sacrifice

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Our Bodies: A Living Sacrifice

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September 22, 2024 • Rev. George Mah • Romans 12:1–2

Created in His Image

Our Bodies: A Living Sacrifice

Speaker: Rev. George Mah

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

—Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)

Big Idea

By living sacrificially, we are no longer conformed to the patterns of this world, but we are made into the image of Christ, reflecting His purpose and plan.

Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice – Romans 12:1

1. “Offer” yourselves

2. “Living” sacrifice

3. “Holy” and “Pleasing” to God

Do not be conformed but be transformed – Romans 12:2

1. Not Conformed

2. Transformed by the renewing of your mind

3. Prove what is God’s good, pleasing, and perfect will

Take Away

Romans 12:1-2 calls for a radical, ongoing transformation

1. Actions

2. Mindset

Weekly Reflection

Identify ONE specific area in your life where you can offer yourself more fully to God this week and make it your act of worship.

Our Bodies: We Are One

October 6, 2024 • Pastor Stephen Hsu • 1 Corinthians 12:12–27, Mark 14:22–25

Created in His Image Our Bodies: We Are One Paster Stephen Hsu 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Mark 14:22-25

Our Bodies: Health and Fitness

September 29, 2024 • Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui

Created in His Image Our Bodies: Health and Fitness Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui ——— 1. God created our bodies You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:13-14 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. —Mark 12:30 ——— 2. Sin affects our bodies The creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. —Romans 8:20-23 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’ —Genesis 3:1-3 3 Factors That Hinder Our Efforts a. Sedentary life has been normalized b. Busyness has become honourable b. Food has been idolized ——— 3. Christ will transform our bodies Strengthen your body to serve God with the time he has given you! While bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. —1 Timothy 4:8 ——— Training your body helps build up your godliness in 3 ways: 1. It helps me fight sin 2. It helps me serve the good of others 3. It helps me display the power and value of Jesus

Our Bodies: A Reflection of God

September 15, 2024 • Rev. Kelly Tam • 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Psalm 139:13–14

Created in His Image Our Bodies: A Reflection of God Speaker: Rev. Kelly Tam Scripture: 1 Cor 6:19-21, Psalm 139:13-14 ——— The Great Commandment 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.—Mark 12:30 ——— Mindfulness in our Approach to Studying the Body 1. The posture and movement in our Worship Gatherings 2. There are various bodies in our Worship Gatherings 3. Our physical and emotional health 4. We are all part of the Body of Christ ——— Imago Dei - Image of God “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness…’ So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”—Genesis 1:26-27 ——— How do our bodies reflect the image of God: 1. To experience and express worship 2. To live relationally and in community 3. To love and serve in the name of God