Today’s episode is part 1 of a 3-part series on the story of our bodies. When we return to the story our bodies have carried over the years, we are invited into a journey of processing the past and reclaiming the goodness God intended for our bodies to bring to the world around us.

Yet, for many, we forget the beautiful beginning our bodies tell. So, this is where I want to start. Returning to our beginning, the origin of our body is blessed and designed to reflect our Maker. We do this so that we can have a clear vision and reminder as we process the past in future episodes. This episode outlines three foundational truths that can help develop a grounded sense of embodiment and start rewriting the story of our bodies.

Three truths of embodiment theology that help me rewrite the story of my body:
1. Imago Dei

2. Temple of God

3. Spirit Indwelled

Questions for Reflection: 
1. What makes you unique from those around you? 

2. What relationships in your life promote unity and reciprocity? 

3. How does temple language feel to your body? 

4. When you think about God’s presence being with you how does that feel?
 
5. Do you see the Spirit as empowering, comforting, or confusing? 

6. How might you begin to attune to the spirit and resource more awareness of God’s presence in you? 

Resources for Further Study: 
Reciprocating Self by Balswick and Balswick 

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancy 

“Imago Dei” PBS Definition 

Scripture to Study This Week:
Genesis 1:27-28; John 1; John 17; 1 Corinthians 3:23; 1 Peter 2; I John 4 

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