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Incarnation

Incarnation. Incarnation. Means the Son of God coming in the flesh, becoming human. Incarnation. God values the human body so much that Jesus became human. Incarnation. Therefore, the human body (just like the soul) has dignity Human life is SACRED. Incarnation. The human body is sacred :

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Incarnation

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  1. Incarnation

  2. Incarnation • Means the Son of God coming in the flesh, becoming human

  3. Incarnation • God values the human body so much that Jesus became human

  4. Incarnation • Therefore, the human body (just like the soul) has dignity • Human life is SACRED

  5. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • No matter what stage of life (conception to old age)

  6. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • No matter if suffering, if weak, if disfigured, if in pain

  7. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • ALL bodies have value in God’s eyes

  8. Incarnation • Read “A Body Fit for God” (page 23)

  9. Clock Partners- 11 O’clock partner • Read and summarize the following passages as they refer to our body being sacred • 1Corinthians 5.15-We are the Body of Christ • 1Corinthians 6.19- Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit • Ephesians 2.10- We are God’s Work of Art

  10. We are the Body of Christ1 Corinthians 6.15 • Our bodies are part of the Body of Christ; they deserve to be respected and protected • Taking care of our bodies is loving Christ • Part of loving Christ is taking care of our own bodies AND other bodies that are a member of the Body of Christ • Anytime we show a lack of respect for our body or for other people’s bodies, we are showing a lack of respect for Christ

  11. Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit1 Corinthians 6.19 • God is present in our bodies in a very special way • God lives within us so we cannot ignore his presence within • If we believe that our bodies are filled with the presence of God we cannot say “It’s my body and I can do what I want with it.” • We must never do anything to our bodies that might show a lack of respect for God, who is within

  12. We are God’s Work of ArtEphesians 2.10 • We are each unique and original • Each one of us reflects His image in a slightly different way; all of us together help reveal the vastness of God • Each one of us has a gift that God intends for us to share with others • We must accept these gifts and see their value and goodness • We must accept who we are stop trying to be like someone else

  13. Journal Entry • Why do some people abuse their bodies? • Why is it considered ‘wrong’ to abuse your body (through drugs, alcohol, poor diet, lack of exercise, etc.) • What can people do if they find themselves in this situation (abusing drugs or alcohol) • Do you know anyone or have you had any experience with this before?

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