pro·tect
“keep safe from harm or injury”
Ecclesiastes 4:11
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
Throughout the New Testament, the church is often referred to as the “body of Christ.” The church, like a body, has many different parts, each serving a specific purpose. No one part of a body can survive on its own; it needs the other parts. And although a body could survive without all its parts present and functioning, it works best when every organ, ligament, extremity, etc. are in full alignment and working together.
If this is true, then why are we so often trying to do it on our own or just “do it all” ourselves? If you’ve ever watched the TV show Animal Planet, you will have seen what happens when a gazelle wanders from the herd. It is alone, vulnerable without the protection of its community, in danger of being picked off by the lions that are prowling in wait. And if it doesn’t rejoin its community, it will most certainly meet a disastrous end.
Pray
Spend some time thanking God for how he has uniquely made you, and ask how you can use your giftings to serve the body of the church.
Ask God for forgiveness for the times that you have pulled back from the body of Christ, and ask him to restore any broken relationships that might have caused you to drift away.
Pray that God would help you to connect with a Change Maker team, so that you can utilize your strengths and share what you have to offer with others.
| No. | Subject | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 71 |
Week 3 - Day 21 (Take a Break).
 | 2019.09.08 |
| 70 |
Week 3 - Day 20
| 2019.09.07 |
| 69 |
Week 3 - Day 19
| 2019.09.07 |
| 68 |
Week 3 - Day 18
| 2019.09.07 |
| 67 |
Week 3 - Day 17
| 2019.09.07 |
| 66 |
Week 2 - Day 16
| 2019.09.07 |
| 65 |
Week 2 - Day 15 ( Unleash Compassion )
| 2019.09.07 |
| 64 |
Week 2 - Day 14
| 2019.09.07 |
| 63 |
Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 13
| 2019.09.01 |
| » |
Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 12
| 2019.09.01 |
| 61 |
Week 2 - Day 11
| 2019.08.29 |
| 60 |
Week 2 - Day 10
| 2019.08.28 |
| 59 |
Week 2 - Day 9
| 2019.08.27 |
| 58 | Week 2 (Build Community) - Day 8: Peace Sign | 2019.08.27 |
| 57 |
Week 1 - Day 7
| 2019.08.25 |
| 56 |
Week 1 - Day 6
| 2019.08.24 |
| 55 |
Week 1 - Day 5
| 2019.08.23 |
| 54 |
Week 1 - Day 4
| 2019.08.22 |
| 53 |
Week 1 - Day 3
| 2019.08.21 |
| 52 |
Week 1 - Day 2
| 2019.08.20 |
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:1 ~ 3)
God A holy (without sin), spiritual being, all-knowing, everywhere present, eternally existent in three distinct personalities – God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit – one God (Exodus 3:14-15, John 4:24, Matthew 28:19, John 1:1-2).Jesus Christ Jesus became “God in the flesh.” He was born through the miracle of a virgin birth, lived a sinless life, was crucified and died a physical death as atonement for our sins, and was physically resurrected from the grave. (Matthew 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8) He will return in bodily form as Lord of the universe, to gather his followers and judge those who have rejected him (Acts 1:9-11, Hebrews 9:27-28).
The Holy Spirit Lives within those who believe in Jesus Christ as Comforter and Advocate, and helps us become more like Jesus in thought, word, actions, and character (John 16:5-15).
Sin Men and women were created in the image of God but are now separated from God by sin (Romans 5:12-21).
Salvation Faith (belief and trust) in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross is the only way to be reconciled with God (Acts 4:8-12). Salvation cannot be earned; it is offered through Jesus based on grace, not merit. What we couldn’t do for ourselves (reconcile with God), Jesus did through his death on the cross (Ephesians 2:8-9). God lovingly offers salvation to every person, and every person has the freedom to accept or reject this gift at any time (John 3:16-18). Faith requires repentance (conforming our lifestyle to Christ’s), and results in obedience. Baptism by immersion demonstrates a pledge of our willingness to live for Him (Acts 8:26-38, Romans 6:1-4).
The Bible The Bible is inspired by God and is therefore without error or contradiction, and is the sole authority for faith and practice. All our beliefs come from the Bible (2 Timothy 3:15-16, 2 Peter 3:15-16).
The Church The Church of Jesus Christ is not limited to any one institution or denomination; it consists of all who have trusted Jesus Christ for the redemption of their sins. Eastside is therefore but one part of the greater Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-17).
