180 Bible Study: The Change your Identity
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16 Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. 17 Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, “Do not fear; you will have this son also.” 18 And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin. 19 So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem). 20 And Jacob set a pillar on her grave, which is the pillar of Rachel’s grave to this day. 21 Then Israel journeyed and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder. 22 And it happened, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father’s concubine; and Israel heard about it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:
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1. Most often we are not named based on our own merit, rather, we are named through the pain of our parents.
1. Most often we are not named based on our own merit, rather, we are named through the pain of our parents.
16 Then they journeyed from Bethel. And when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel labored in childbirth, and she had hard labor. 17 Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, “Do not fear; you will have this son also.” 18 And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin.
Rachel was having a hard time giving birth.
the fact of the matter is it was killing her.
the scripture teaches us that God the Father is the judge because we cannot properly judge.
17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
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Food for Thought: In what ways did a Parent or authority figure “name you?”
Food for Thought: In what ways did a Parent or authority figure “name you?”
2. The Father renamed the boy from Ben-Oni to Benjamin.
2. The Father renamed the boy from Ben-Oni to Benjamin.
18 And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin.
Like the text says Ben-Oni is son of my sorrow.
Benjamin means son of my right hand: (son of my strength)
what are the God given Strengths that you have?
what are the God given Strengths that you have?
3. Stop walking in the things of you flesh/ past/ mistreatment of your past.
3. Stop walking in the things of you flesh/ past/ mistreatment of your past.
13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,
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what things do you need to forget?
what things do you need to forget?
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
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What old Ideas are you still holding on to that is dragging the dead life into your new life?
What old Ideas are you still holding on to that is dragging the dead life into your new life?
8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret. 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.”
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What are some activities that need to change in your life?
What are some activities that need to change in your life?
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God.
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