Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness“.
Genesis 1:26a (NVI)
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Romans 8:29 (NVI)
I just returned from one of my cell groups (actually, I don’t like that word… ‘cell’… mmm… I should describe them as… ’small home-groups’ =). While I was reading some blogs I was thinking about how much I love preaching the gospel and teaching the Bible in such an informal and also powerful way. I love being used by the Holy Spirit to change lives… after all, that is what preaching the gospel of the Kingdom is all about.
Today’s teaching was about Mark 1.14-15:
‘Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!“‘
God has been teaching me about the gospel of the Kingdom lately. I’m trying to learn and live all about that powerful truth, that I’m a citizen of an incredible kingdom. Isn’t that great?
Reading aloud the Bible has totally changed my attitude towards at what used to be a well-known book, and now appears to me as a fascinating collection of misteries. Verses that I know by heart seem different when I read them aloud and slowly. And some others that I’ve never paid attention to, are forcing me to meditate more and more the Bible.
Yesterday while I was reading Romans I found this particular verse, that apparently contradicts all about doing things without expecting a reward. So now I’m trying to “understand” it.
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
Romans 2.7 (NIV)
Seeking glory, honor and immortality doesn’t sound very “Christian”, right? What about having good motivations? Any ideas?
