God says:

1) I am

with Jesus

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Ephesians 1:3 NLT

You lived in this world without God and without hope. But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:12–13 NLT

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV

2) I am

in God’s image

Even before he made the world … Ephesians 1:4 NLT

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 NLT

I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 NLT

3) I am

by God

Even before he made the world, God loved us … Ephesians 1:4 NLT

See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 NLT

4) I am

by God

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us … Ephesians 1:4 NLT

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NLT

5) I am

and

Reveal Answer

Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. Ephesians 1:4 NLT

How fair and how pleasant you are, O love, with your delights! I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me. Song of Solomon 7:6, 10 NKJV

6) I am

by God into His family

God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. Ephesians 1:5 NLT

7) I am a trophy of

So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. Ephesians 1:6 NLT

But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me … 1 Corinthians 15:10 NLT

8) I am

and

Reveal Answer

He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. Ephesians 1:7 NLT

9) I am a recipient of God’s

He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians 1:8 NLT

10) I am a part of

God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan. Ephesians 1:9 NLT

He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Ephesians 2:10 NLT

11) I am

Christ also brought you the truth, which is the good news about how you can be saved. Ephesians 1:13 CEV

12) I am

When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:13–14 NIV

A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. John 8:35 NLT

Memory Verse

See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands. Isaiah 49:16 NLT

Next Steps

I will post my message notes from today or the Emmanuel App in a highly visible location this week to remind myself of who God says I am.

I will register for 1st or 2nd Base scheduled for next Sunday at 6:00pm.

My Notes