16 Feb, 2012

Faces

  

Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. The contestants are tasked with elaborate feature challenges including executing full body paint make up on models and creating their own horror villain. Not only will the show incorporate effects make-up, it will include a wide range of skill sets including prosthetics, 3-D design, sculpting, eye enhancers, casting and molding. Each episode involves incredible reveals of the competitors' finished work, and the drama of one contestant being sent home by the panel of expert and celebrity judges. It all culminates in one winner and one grand prize that will launch a career.

(Provided by: http://www.syfy.com/faceoff/about) 

2 Corinthians 5:17

New Living Translation (NLT)

17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

What does God's Story scripture teach us about being made new?

This single verse is in the midst of a section titled, "Ministry of Reconciliation." Paul did not write that subtitle but, I'm certain he would be good with the heading. In these few verses the Apostle is reminding the church, at Corinth, that Jesus wants a relationship with them. He is reminding them that their old way of life is gone, that Jesus sacrifice has made them a new creation. The broken relationship between God and man has been reconciled.   

How can we connect today's God's Story scripture to our lives?

  • Say a prayer of thanksgiving for the way God has worked in your life.
  • Ask Jesus to continue to work in each day.
  • Memorize 2 Corinthians 5:17 and regularly remind yourself that God has made you new.  

 

How can we connect today's story, God's Story scripture, and our story to others?

Over the last several weeks I have become a big fan of this TV show. The transformation that happens is sometimes unbelievable. God would like to do an unbelievable transformation in the lives of your friends. 

  • Watch an episode of the show with a friend. Then ask what they would have done if and artist could alter their look for a day?
  • A little deeper share something you would alter about your life. Then ask your friend to share. 
  • Ask what they think about Jesus making them something new? 

 

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