Masterpiece – Part 2: Made For Good
Ephesians 2
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (p.866)
- God Made Me For Good Things.
Series Memory Verse: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
Ephesians 2:10 (p.896)
- Shift your focus from earning to receiving.
“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:8-9 (p.896)
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 (p.861)
- Recognize yourself as God’s custom design.
“For we are God’s masterpiece.” Ephesians 2:10a (p.896)
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.” Psalm 139:14 (p.476)
- Enjoy the good things God has planned.
“He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10b (p.896)
“…the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10 (p.377)
My Next Step This Week: I will spend 5 minutes each morning reviewing how to live out these three disciplines to do the good things God planned for me long ago.