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The Bible shouts to us of transformation. God wants to transform us into the image and likeness of Christ.

• “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.” Philippians 3:20-21

The adoption mentioned in Scripture is a sort of adoption different from what you may be familiar with. You may be more familiar with the word “adoption” as modern (Western) adoption,  meaning taking someone who’s not born into the family and adding that person to the family. That’s a wonderful thing too, but it’s not what Scripture is talking about when it mentions adoption. Biblical (Eastern) adoption is a totally different concept. The person who is adopted must be a born son. The Bible uses the word “son,” but it applies to men and women. In the Scripture, adoption is placing a mature son into a position of authority in the family business. That’s why born again Christians are waiting for the adoption. And that adoption is the redemption of our bodies.

• “And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.” Romans 8:23
• “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” Romans 8:14

Ask God to answer these questions.

1. How is the Holy Spirit transforming you into the image of Christ?
2. How will your body be changed to be like Jesus’ body?
3. What is the difference between Biblical (Eastern) adoption to modern (Western) adoption?
4. What does it mean to be a “born son” in the Bible?
5. What is the adoption that the whole creation and you are waiting for?

Bonus questions:

1. What is the adoption, which is the redemption of your body?
2. What does it mean for you to be led by the Spirit of God?

1. Pray for the Lord to protect you and keep you in His presence and His presence only.
2. Direct your mind toward the Lord only.
3. Ask God what He want’s to talk about.
4. You can ask God any questions. In all of this, be led by the Holy Spirit. God promises that He will answer you if you ask Him.
5. Do not edit or change what God says even if you don’t understand it.
6. Reject the lies and receive the truth.
7. Take notes.
8. Transfer your notes to your journal without editing what God said to you.

Keep in mind that God doesn’t want you to ever disconnect from Him. He wants to flow through you constantly in knowledge, wisdom, and love.

Memory Verse Song

Memorize John 1:9 by writing a song.

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.

Make up a song melody to the words of the verse. You can use a different translation or even a different verse is you prefer. Record a video of yourself singing the song and post it on social media. Let the Holy Spirit lead you in this. (Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.) Take what you learned, your notes or what you produced and videotape yourself. Become a kid influencer for Christ with your own social media platform by uploading your video as God leads.