Scriptural Focus: Genesis 12:1-3 REVIEW: Jesus calls us to go and do the , as of Christ, with eyes of , hands that are , to do what I ought to do… Barak (Hebrew) = “Bless” – to invoke divine favor upon “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you…” (Genesis 12:2) to God is the Conduit of Blessing. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” (Exodus 19:5-6) Through Christ, We Become to the Promise of Blessing. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. (Galatians 3:29) In Christ, We Are Blessed to be a . In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16) The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. WHY DO YOU THINK GOD CHOOSES TO USE PEOPLE (INCLUDING YOU) THROUGH OBEDIENCE AS THE CONDUIT FOR GOD’S BLESSING TO OTHERS? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN “HEIR”? WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU THAT YOU ARE AN HEIR TO THE PROMISE OF GOD’S BLESSING TO THE WORLD? CONSIDER SOME PRACTICAL WAYS THAT YOU CAN BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. HOW MIGHT YOU DO A FAVOR FOR SOMEONE AS A REFLECTION OF CHRIST’S LOVE? JOURNAL A PRAYER