2 - The Body of Christ: Sit, Stand, Walk
The Book of Ephesians
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12m
Dr. Rene unpacks the significance of the human body as a metaphor for the body of Christ in the book of Ephesians. Drawing from the cultural backdrop of Ephesus and its devotion to the goddess Artemis, she contrasts false worship with the true purpose of our “earth suits.” Through vivid illustrations—from babies learning to sit, stand, and walk, to the synchronization of the body’s systems—Dr. Rene shows how identity in Christ leads to maturity and unity in the Church. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, designed to glorify God and work together in love, alignment, and purpose.
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