This week’s Bible study features a powerful and deeply personal message from Cory as he shares his family’s adoption journey with their daughter, Kimberly. Through this heartfelt testimony, Cory draws a vivid parallel between earthly adoption and our spiritual adoption into God’s family. With transparency, humor, and emotion, he paints a picture of God’s intentional, sacrificial, and unchanging love for each of us — even in our brokenness.
If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unwanted, unloved, or unworthy, this message will remind you that God not only knows you — He chose you. Long before your first mistake or failure, He predestined you for adoption through Jesus Christ. You belong. You are His.
3 Main Takeaways:
God’s Love Is Intentional and Unconditional
Just as adoption is never an accident but a deliberate choice, God chose us before the foundation of the world. He knew our past, pain, and baggage — and still, He pursued us out of perfect love (Ephesians 1:4–5).
Spiritual Adoption Brings Identity and Inheritance
When we say “yes” to God, our identity changes. We are no longer slaves to fear but children of God, sealed with His Spirit and made co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:15–17, 2 Corinthians 1:22).
God’s Love Is Greater Than Any Earthly Comparison
As powerful as parental love is, God’s love surpasses it. He did what no human parent could: gave His only Son for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). His love is relentless, restorative, and eternally secure.
