In our Lent Study notes for 2012 we explore the theme of 'transformation'. Our key scripture is:
'Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.' Romans 12:2 NIV
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We study the transforming power of healing; how we can offer ourselves to help transform our communities; serving God; how the world of sport can provide good opportunities to inspire and help us in our Christian lives, and God's 'top ten' for personal transformation.
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Healing
Healing is at the heart of why The Leprosy Mission exists. Its founder, Wellesley Bailey, was impelled throughout his life to bring the consolation of the gospel to leprosy sufferers at all levels. Along with offering new life in Christ, the Mission's original four priorities were to give food, medication, acceptance, and hospitals and homes 'overflowing with love'. Today we continue to bring transformation - transformation through healing.
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Community
Jesus has great plans for the transformation of our lives, and the people we come into contact with in our communities. We are called to be in the world, in amongst our neighbours, colleagues, friends, family and strangers, but how can we offer ourselves within these communities, as instruments of transformation for Jesus to use?
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Service
We take a to look at how we can serve God and our world and ask how this might transform us and our walk with Him. We explore four aspects of service and discuss four questions.
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Sport
The world of sport can provide good opportunities to inspire and help us in our Christian lives, and to witness to our faith and help others. It also provides some great metaphors! Here's one from the Apostle Paul: 'Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize'
1 Corinthians 9:26-27 NIV
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Personal
We consider how God desires to transform us (and others) from where we are to what we can and should become. We take a look at God's 'Top Ten' for personal transformation.
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