Adopted as God's Children

Date: 
19/11/2023
Service: 
Special Service
Please specify: 
Children Sunday School Anniversary Combined Service
Speaker: 
Joe Moormann
Passage: 
Ephesians 1:3-12 (NIV) Read...

Inspired by adopting ants, the speaker explored God's adoption plan for us. The analogy of ants revealed that God's adoption isn't just a change in title but a profound transformation, aligning us with Jesus as His children. Drawing from 1 Corinthians, the speaker highlighted Jesus as a new beginning for humanity, emphasizing our rebirth from the same essence as Jesus.

The core message was that accepting Jesus into our hearts makes us part of God's family, where we can call God our Father and share a bond with fellow believers. This love empowers us to show kindness, help others, and love even the challenging ones. Ephesians 1:1 hinted at a special future for God's family, with a grand plan to unite everything under Christ and fix all that's broken in the world.

The speaker emphasized our importance in God's eyes and encouraged centering our lives around loving God and others. Acts of kindness, shared joy, and spreading the message of Jesus contribute to making the world a better place. The prayer expressed gratitude for God's love, transformation, and the hope of a bright future.