Jesus is God’s good news for everyone and anyone. And the good news is a person, it brings liberation, and it leads to a decision. Based on this, who are sharing the good news with?

Our present bodies are wearing down; however, our future bodies will be glorious.  And our future body points to the fullness of our redemption and is meant to spur our present action. As a result, is there a labor God is calling you to?

Each of us will physically suffer in this life, but there’s hope in suffering with Jesus. Have you considered that Jesus understands our bodies because he took on a fragile body himself? So, when you experience physical suffering, you can either run to God or from Him.

The sexual body was designed by God for His purpose; however, it’s been distorted by sin for selfish ends. And, as we see in Scripture, sexual holiness is God’s will for our body and life, which challenge’s cultures view of sex.

Dr. Christopher Yuan, author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel, is a passionate speaker who taught at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years. Through the narrative of his personal transformation from agnostic gay man to a Bible professor, and through sound biblical teaching, Dr. Yuan will shatter cultural paradigms and provide practical wisdom sure to help anyone with loved ones in the LGBT community, as well as anyone experiencing same-sex attraction.

Have you ever considered how closely unified Jesus is with your body? As Christians, our bodies are joined to Jesus and we are home to the Holy Spirit.  In light of this, think about some practical ways that you can honor God by the choices you make and the way you live.

Our culture is turning us into “busybodies,” where it’s easy to not take time to honor the Sabbath. But Sabbath is important because it means resting in God’s control and care, and resting in Jesus. How can you prioritize Sabbath in your weekly rhythm?

When you think about the statement, “What we do with our body tells us what we worship,” what comes to mind? Do you consider the way you live to be a living sacrifice to God? If not, consider ways that you can more fully honor and worship God with your body.  

God has a plan for his image bearers and it requires a body. And your body was designed to accomplish his purpose for your life. How does knowing that God handmade your body and your personhood shape your feelings about your body?

God is working in His world, in people, and He is inviting each of us to play our part. And as we see in Ezra 2:1-11, God keeps lists of people who respond to His invitation to join His work. How does that encourage you to be on that list?