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Philippians 3:14 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! John Piper said, "When the heart full of God’s love can draw on the mind full of God’s word, timely blessings flow from the mouth." And it's true! What we put in our heart and mind flows out of our mouth.

Jesus said in Matthew twelve thirty-four, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." So take the challenge with us this week and let's fill our hearts and minds with God's Word! Today's scripture memory verse is Philippians four thirteen, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."Paul wrote this verse when talking about how the brothers and sisters in the church can have a little or a lot.

But with whatever they have, they can do the work Christ called them too—including sharing the Good News of the Gospel! The same is true for you today. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!" Download the scriptures for this week's memory challenge by visiting our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Galatians 2:20 (Memory Scripture)

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Why is it important to memorize Scripture? Honestly, there are too many reasons to list in this short minute. But one of key reasons is because it changes us from the inside out. Isaiah fifty-five share with us that God's Word never returns void but "it will accomplish what [God desires] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it."

So this week, we will be walking through five days of scripture memory challenges with you to help you hide God's Word in your heart. Today's verse is Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me."

This verse reminds us not only of the sacrifice Christ made on the cross for us, but also of the calling He has for us as his children. We live for Christ. And we have the privilege of sharing the Good News of what Jesus did for us with others! To join us for this week's scripture challenge, download the verses at sharelifeafrica.org

Glorification

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Hope—that essential element for continued effort toward any great goal. “My flesh,” said David in Psalm sixteen, “...will rest in hope." Can you say that?

It depends upon your faith, because faith looks back and anchors itself to the Cross and gives life to a hope, which looks forward to a crown. “Hope is never ill when faith is well,” said the extraordinary John Bunyan. Even William Shakespeare said, “My hopes in Heaven dwell.” Jesus Christ has given to us the only real and substantial hope that the world knows. He told us in John fourteen, “In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you...” And when we place our trust in Jesus, the moment we pass from this world to the next, we will be glorified and see this promise fulfilled.

We will experience everlasting life and glorification with our Savior in heaven. For more, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

Sanctification

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! First Thessalonians four verse three (4:3) tells us, "It is God’s will that you should be sanctified..." This brings us to our theological word of the day: sanctification.

It's the process after we come to saving faith in Jesus where we become more like Christ. This continues until we are called home to Heaven. It's like an artist chiseling a beautiful sculpture. Through much of the process, it's messy and difficult—as the creator chisels away the stone to make a priceless piece of art. This is what Christ does to those who put their trust in Him! He creates in us a pure heart as He guides our path. And we become more like Jesus through reading His Word and responding, spending time in prayer, telling others the Gospel, being in fellowship with other Christians, and worshiping our amazing God.

To learn more about how you can grow deeper in your faith, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org

The Hypostatic Union

You’re listening to ShareLifeAfrica! Something I have been pondering lately is the matchless, never-ending, wonderful love of God. Isn't it amazing that the God who created the universe—and us!—gave up His glorious throne to step into this world as a man.

Now don't get me wrong—Jesus is God. He’s always been one hundred percent so. At the same time, He came to earth, born as a baby... He is also one hundred percent man. This is known as the Hypostatic union. And when He was born, His glory was veiled. It must have been quite difficult for Him to humbly take on flesh, but Jesus did it out of His great love for us, and His desire for God’s glory.

He chose the road to the cross because He knew His perfect life must be the sacrifice for our imperfect ones. He came to live beside us and share how we can have eternal life. For more on how you can share this with others, visit our website at sharelifeafrica.org