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The Privilege of His Image

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The Privilege of His Image

Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Genesis 5:3
When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.

image
the likeness of somebody or something; to embody or typify something; representation; reflection; copy

image
Adam and Seth: image reproduction is part of our created nature and ability

John 14:6-9
Jesus Christ came to restore the full potential of Gods image in us and on us and through us!

John 14:6-9
Jesus shows us the TRUE image again The key: to KNOW Re-enabling the beauty & power of His Fathers image

Calvary: image re-enabled!

His Fathers will Will > center of our image In His obedience, the perfect reflection and manifestation of His Fathers will

What does this mean?

That it is a PRIVILEGE for us to be made in His image and to represent Him! To embody Him!
(Privilege = advantage, right, or benefit not available to everyone)

Jesus and privilege

The way Jesus speaks about His Father is always with a sense of privilege!

Jesus and privilege

John 14:31 ... but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me

Jesus and privilege

Value: Who we reflect Beauty & power: Who we embody

Its a privilege for us to:

LOVE: reveal His nature SERVE: manifest His purpose SUFFER: share in His life SHOW: give Him to others

We determine the trueness of the image of God people see!

As we examine ourselves, lets answer two questions: Do I appreciate the fact that Im made in His image? Am I representing His image to the best of my ability?

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