Biblestudy: Our Affinity to Christ

Biblestudy: Our Affinity to Christ

#BS-1582
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Given 30-Jan-21; 65 minutes

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description: (hide) Spiritual growth is necessary to be transformed into spirit and conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29). Our lives must be totally wrapped up in Christ, exemplifying His character (Colossians 1:12-17). The leavening in the wave loaves (Leviticus 23:17) symbolizes the sin found in the firstfruits—sin that must be overcome by going through the same experiences as Christ. As we overcome, taking the same steps as Christ did, we will receive His reward (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21). In the end, we find that the greater the sacrifice, the greater the reward. Jesus Christ has already suffered the things we have, and now serves as our compassionate High Priest and Advocate (Hebrews 5:2). He provides the pattern we are to emulate (I Peter 2:21).