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SESSION 8: TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM v 2.0
MODULE 2: AN AUTHENTIC AND SPIRIT-FILLED CHRISTIAN LIFE

OVERVIEW OF THE SESSION

ANCHOR VERSE:
“Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that
you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2
(NABRE)

GOAL: To explain the life and mission of Couples for Christ and to inspire people with the desire
to be part of this community

CORE MESSAGE:
This talk marks the end of the Christian Life Program. However, it is not really the end,
but just the beginning. The Lord has laid the foundation for our transformation throughout the
Christian Life Program. Our transformation, and what we have gone through, may be likened to
the story of the man born blind in the Gospel of John 9:1-38. To continue our transformation,
we need to grow in holiness and discipleship and have a greater commitment to service. This
we can attain in Couples for Christ.

Christ could have restored the sight of the man born blind by merely saying the words,
“Be healed!” But Jesus has chosen to go through a “process” of making mud paste with spittle,
rubbing it on the eyes of the blind man, and sending him to the Pool of Siloam. In the same
way, Jesus could have transformed us and opened our eyes to his plan by some other means.
But he has chosen to open our eyes and transform us through the “process” of the Christian
Life Program. Let us thus praise and thank the Lord for calling us, for opening our eyes, and for
starting the process of our transformation in Christ.

TENOR: Encouraging

DYNAMICS:

ONLINE PHYSICAL
Highlight video of the entire CLP Highlight video of the entire CLP
Talk proper Talk proper
Reflection Reflection

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Family Mission Statement Family Mission Statement

▪ Participants will be given a handout with ▪ Participants will be given a handout
questions they need to answer. where they will be asked to answer.
▪ Participants will bring their children to the Participants will bring their children to the CLP.
CLP. Introduce to the whole group. Introduce to the whole group.

▪ The children will have age-appropriate ▪ The children will have age-appropriate
session with KFC/ YFC/SFC. (Separate session with KFC / YFC / SFC. (separate
Zoom rooms if possible.) session rooms)

Pray-over of families Dedication Ceremony

Plenary sharing Pray-over of families
Note: Plenary sharing
Dedication Ceremony including
▪ General pray-over of participants Note:
▪ Welcome to the CFC family These shall only be conducted only when the
▪ Singing “Welcome to the Family” government allows, following the strict health
▪ Sharing of participants of their guidelines of the area.
experience

SPEAKER’S PROFILE
This dedication talk, since it includes official acceptance of new members into the body, should
be handled by a CFC elder. He is a credible witness of Christian transformation through growing
in holiness, discipleship and commitment to service.

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SESSION 8: TRANSFORMATION IN CHRIST

THE EXPANDED TALK OUTLINE

FOR THE USE OF THE SPEAKER

INTRODUCTION

I. OUR TRANSFORMATION: STORY ABOUT THE BLIND MAN

Our transformation and what we have gone through the past weeks may be likened to
the story of the man born blind in the Gospel of John 9:1-38. The story gives a lesson on the
blind man’s transformation in Christ.

1. Jesus opened the eyes of the blind man. The blind man did not heal in an instant, but
through a process. In the gospel account, Jesus made a mud paste and placed it on the
blind man’s eyes. He asked him to wash it afterwards. When we joined the CLP, all of us
have had our own version of “blindness”. As we went through the different modules, it
gradually opened our eyes.

2. When people asked the blind man who cured him, he responded by saying that he was
cured by “the man called Jesus”. Being blind for a long time, Jesus is unfamiliar to him.
Like the blind man, we have also gone through a period of unfamiliarity of Jesus. We
knew him by name, but through the CLP, we were able to deepen our knowledge of
Him.

3. When they asked the blind man who cured him for the second time, he responded that
the man was a prophet. This is a significant transformation. From “a man called
Jesus”, the blind man now professes, “He is a prophet”. He was starting to recognize
him, and has progressed to the level of admitting that Jesus is a prophet. As the CLP
progresses, our relationship with Jesus became more personal – we can now identify him
in our life.

4. Toward the end of the story, the transformation has come to its fullest. From the “the man
called Jesus”, to “he is a prophet”, the man becomes a believer in his final statement,
“Lord, I believe.” That encounter opened his eyes literally and figuratively. As we come to
the end of the Christian Life Program, we should ask ourselves, have we achieved this
transformation? From one who only remotely knows “the man called Jesus”, are we
now ready to proclaim him as “my Lord”?

II. CONTINUING OUR TRANSFORMATION

Transformation is a continuous process in Christ. As we continue on, we need:

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SESSION 8: TRANSFORMATION
1. Growth in holiness INyouCHRIST
(1 Pt 1:15-16) It is not by accident that joined the CLP. God
called you. As God who called you is holy, you are enjoined to live in holiness.

2. Growth in discipleship (Mt 16:24) To be disciples of Jesus, we have to carry our own
crosses. We have to be like Christ who embraced the cross for others. We must
listen to the language of the cross and live out its true meaning.

3. Greater commitment to service (1 Pt 4:10) Our transformation through a greater

commitment to service takes place by serving God, neighbor, society, Church and
country. To concretize our growth and transformation, God wants us to raise up
families in the Holy Spirit that will renew the face of the earth.

III. TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COUPLES FOR CHRIST

1. It is a great privilege to be where we are now – to have a personal relationship with

Jesus and have the support of a vibrant community like Couples for Christ. This
happened through God’s mercy and grace. We ought to respond with gratitude and
humility.

2. In Couples for Christ, we can continue our transformation in Christ. We will continue
to grow in personal holiness through our regular prayer time and Scripture reading,
reflection and study; through our faithfulness to the covenant of Couples for Christ;
and through the CFC Formation Program. There will be numerous opportunities to
render service.

3. We will develop a greater commitment to evangelization. Evangelization is the

global mission of Couples for Christ. Every CFC member is an evangelist. We must
endeavor to bring others to CFC to meet Christ.

Conclusion

If Christ so wished, he could have restored the sight of the man born blind by merely saying the
words “be healed” or “open your eyes”. However, Jesus has chosen to go through a “process”
or a “ceremony” of making mud paste with spittle, rubbing it on the eyes of the blind man, and
sending him to the Pool of Siloam.

We are that blind man, chosen, and transformed by Jesus. He could have transformed us
instantly but he chose to open our eyes and transform us through the “process” of the Christian
Life Program.

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The Lord has chosen you! He has chosen to open your eyes so that you will begin to see God’s
plan for you. His plan is to bring you to his heavenly kingdom.

Let us all rejoice and be glad. Let us praise and thank the Lord for calling us, for opening our
eyes, and for starting the process of our transformation in Christ.

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ANNEX 1:
GUIDELINES FOR THE DEDICATION CEREMONY
FOR THE USE OF THE CLP TEAM LEADER

DEDICATION CEREMONY

1. The leader explains the commitment ceremony.

2. The leader invites everyone to stand. A song of offering oneself is sung. (e.g. H e r e I
am L o r d , Amen Our Hearts Cry)

3. The leader invites everyone to read out the covenant of the Couples for Christ. They all
read aloud together.

4. The leader prays over the newly committed brothers and sisters, inviting the old
members to pray in their heart with him. During this time of prayer, it is appropriate to
insert one solemn song. (e.g. Spirit of the Living God)

5. The leader welcomes the new brothers and sisters to CFC and invites the old
members to express acceptance by means of one big applause. This is followed by
spontaneous greeting and welcoming of the new members by the old members. The
music ministry plays "Welcome to the Family" and other lively songs.

6. Fellowship follows.

GUIDE FOR THE ACTIVITY: HOW TO CREATE YOUR FAMILY STATEMENT

Know who you are as a family. Identify what are the important life principles you live by.
▪ What is the purpose of our family?
▪ What kind of family do we want to be?
▪ What do we value most as a family?
▪ What kind of parents do we desire to be?
▪ What kind of relationships do we desire to grow?
▪ How can we as a family, contribute to our community and society?

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