Michael Corey Ministry
BIBLE LESSONS
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Today's Bible Lesson
Your New Identity
in Christ
Do You Know Who You
Are "in Christ"?
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit, for without Me you can do nothing". John 15:5
In this verse, Jesus says, "I am the vine, you are the branches."
He did not say, "I am the vine, try to be the branches."
In other words, He wants us to realize that we are already the branches. We do not have to struggle to become the branches.
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As His branches, we only have to abide,
(remain) in Christ our vine.
How do we do that?
We do that by simply being conscious
every day of our "Position in Christ".
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Because we have received Christ
"We are in Christ" and are
"accepted in the Beloved".
2 Corinthians 5:17 - Ephesians 1:6
God accepts us because we are in the
Beloved and He is in us.
That is how God sees us today when
we come into His presence.
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What the devil wants to do then is to get you to focus on your condition instead of your position in Christ.
The condition you are facing could be
financial lack, deteriorating health, bad relationships, or any other thing that is contrary to the Word of God in your life.
The devil wants you to focus on your condition and forget who you are "In Christ"
"You are the righteousness of God in Christ"
"You are seated with Him in heavenly places at the Father's right hand".
2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 2:6
He wants you to forget that you are an heir
of God and a joint heir with Christ
"And if children, then heirs, heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ."
Romans 8:17
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The devil knows that once you focus on your position in Christ, it will give you the power to change your condition and circumstances.
John 15:5 says that you will bear "much fruit".
This means that when you pray against any lack, abundant supply will flow.
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit". John 15:5
When you pray in faith believing for healing, sickness will leave.
"I am the Lord that heals you"
Exodus 15:26
When you pray in faith believing about finances, your needs will be supplied.
"my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:19
When you pray in faith believing about relationships, they will be restored.
"When a man’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him". Proverbs 16:7
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None of these things can happen by your own doing,
but by His life which flows through you.
Just as sap flowing through the branches of a vine will cause them to bring forth fruit,
His life flowing through you will bring forth a bountiful harvest of prosperity, healing and miracles.
Why not cooperate with God and
remain conscious of who you are "in Christ"!
It is to YOUR advantage
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"Study and be eager and do your utmost to present
yourself to God approved (tested by trial),
a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing
and accurately dividing, rightly handling and skillfully
teaching the Word of Truth."
2 Timothy 2:15
"Every Scripture is God-breathed
(given by His inspiration)
and profitable for instruction, for reproof and conviction
of sin, for correction of error and discipline in obedience,
[and] for training in righteousness (in holy living,
in conformity to God's
will in thought, purpose, and action),"
2 Timothy 3:15-17
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and remember
You can Improve and change your life by
Reading and Studying the Bible Daily
Until next time:
Remember Jesus loves you and is
your Lord, new best friend, helper
and companion forever
Remember Jesus loves you and is
your Lord, new best friend, helper
and companion forever
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