January 11: Formed by Jesus

Fran MagoniMatthew 5:48 & 2 Corinthians 3:18 ESVContemporary
Written By Martha Bowman

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV

As we walk with Christ, we are not ______________ to the image of the world, but ______________ into the image of Jesus.

You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Matthew 5:48 ESV

  • Jesus uses the Greek word ______________ in this verse.

  • It does not mean without ____________.

  • It means ______________, ______________, and fully formed in Christ.

  • God’s goal is ______________, not perfectionism.

John Wesley called the ______________ of ____________ the ordinary ways God grows us.

Prayer | Scripture | Worship/Communion

Fasting/Self Denial | Community | Mercy

This Week’s Invitation

Choose ______________ means of grace and practice it intentionally,

not to earn God’s love, but to open your life to ______________.

Martha Bowman
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