10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
Think of pictures that people take before and after an event. One quality you find is that in the before picture usually the person is sad, simply not smiling, or slouching, whereas in the after picture they are happy and hopeful looking. In the before frame below, list the parts of the old you that you will not miss. And in the after frame, write things you look forward to growing into as you continue to walk with Christ.
Complete this activity in your paper lesson or in a notebook.