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1. Incarnation

2. Incarnation • Means the Son of God coming in the flesh, becoming human

3. Incarnation • God values the human body so much that Jesus became human

4. Incarnation • Therefore, the human body (just like the soul) has dignity • Human life is SACRED

5. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • No matter what stage of life (conception to old age)

6. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • No matter if suffering, if weak, if disfigured, if in pain

7. Incarnation • The human body is sacred: • ALL bodies have value in God’s eyes

8. Incarnation • Read “A Body Fit for God” (page 23)

9. Clock Partners- 11 O’clock partner • Read and summarize the following passages as they refer to our body being sacred • 1Corinthians 5.15-We are the Body of Christ • 1Corinthians 6.19- Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit • Ephesians 2.10- We are God’s Work of Art

10. We are the Body of Christ1 Corinthians 6.15 • Our bodies are part of the Body of Christ; they deserve to be respected and protected • Taking care of our bodies is loving Christ • Part of loving Christ is taking care of our own bodies AND other bodies that are a member of the Body of Christ • Anytime we show a lack of respect for our body or for other people’s bodies, we are showing a lack of respect for Christ

11. Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit1 Corinthians 6.19 • God is present in our bodies in a very special way • God lives within us so we cannot ignore his presence within • If we believe that our bodies are filled with the presence of God we cannot say “It’s my body and I can do what I want with it.” • We must never do anything to our bodies that might show a lack of respect for God, who is within

12. We are God’s Work of ArtEphesians 2.10 • We are each unique and original • Each one of us reflects His image in a slightly different way; all of us together help reveal the vastness of God • Each one of us has a gift that God intends for us to share with others • We must accept these gifts and see their value and goodness • We must accept who we are stop trying to be like someone else

13. Journal Entry • Why do some people abuse their bodies? • Why is it considered ‘wrong’ to abuse your body (through drugs, alcohol, poor diet, lack of exercise, etc.) • What can people do if they find themselves in this situation (abusing drugs or alcohol) • Do you know anyone or have you had any experience with this before?