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In this encouraging message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares who we are as followers of Jesus. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live new in Christ.

Notes:

Theme: Who are we?

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to live new in Christ.

Text: Ephesians 4:17-24 (ESV)

1. Are you in Adam or are you in Christ?
   1. Genesis 1:26 (ESV)
   2. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 (ESV)
2. In Christ, we are blessed saints who can endure affliction and who are appreciated, saved, reconciled, heard, and gifted.
   1. Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)
3. In Christ, we are new.
   1. We have a new Lord, who provides for us a new birth, as His new creation, to live fully for Him with new hearts and new minds, and in a new community.
   2. Ephesians 4:17-24 (NLT)

Conclusion: In Christ, you are new!

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• What did you think of the Purdue/IU basketball game?

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What New Year’s resolutions did you make this year?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• How has Jesus made your life new?
• What do you currently need to see made new in your life?
• How could you better walk in the newness of life that Jesus offers us?