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    Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You: Companion Bible Study Part 1
    Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You: Companion Bible Study Part 1
    Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You: Companion Bible Study Part 1
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    Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You: Companion Bible Study Part 1

    By Tamara J. Buchan

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    We are in an identity crisis because we’ve been victims of identity theft. No, it’s not earthly identity theft where our social security numbers are stolen and our credit cards hacked. Spiritual identity theft is far more serious—leading to a crisis that goes beyond our finances in scope. It affects every area of our lives: relationships, self-esteem, health, vocational success, and fulfillment of our deepest dreams. One of Jesus’ most powerful statements encapsulates this truth:

    “The thief came to rob, kill and destroy. I came that you might live the fulfilling, abundant life you were created to live.” —John 10:10

    The reality is that the only way to experience the abundant, fulfilling life we were designed to experience, is to confront the one who has stolen from us, to partner with Jesus, and to reclaim the identity that is rightfully ours. What does it mean to reclaim? It is to take that which is stolen, lost, broken, or wounded, and restore it to its true glory. It is to make the vast wasteland become beautiful and productive again.
    Jesus came to stop the identity theft, change our passwords, and to reclaim our true identity—beloved children in his father’s family and royal heirs in his kingdom as Romans 8 describes:

    “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
    For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again,
    but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out,“Abba! Father!” The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ.”

    Jesus’ process is quite simple. He reminds the identity thief of his defeat when Jesus gave his life for you in exchange for your freedom. He then invites you to partner with him to discover, uncover, and reclaim your true status as a valued, beloved child and heir in God’s great big family.

    It’s simple, but not easy. It takes faith and perseverance on your part, but Jesus has done the rest.

    He holds out his hand in invitation. Will you accept?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTamara J. Buchan
    Release dateOct 7, 2015
    ISBN9781311660473
    Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You: Companion Bible Study Part 1
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    Tamara J. Buchan

    Tamara J Buchan, founder of Reclaim Ministries, ordained Evangelical Covenant pastor, author and speaker, holds a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary. However, these worldly credentials do not fulfill or thrill her nearly as much as her identity as a beloved child and royal heir to her Heavenly Father. Tamara is passionate about her husband and family, as well as her two puppies! Tamara and Bill reside in Sonoma County, California. To find out more about how you can invest in your identity and future, check out Tamara on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TamaraJBuchan. To register for the life changing "Come Away Reclaim the True You Identity" Retreats in Sonoma County, visit http://www.ReclaimIdentity.org.

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      Identity Crisis Reclaim the True You - Tamara J. Buchan

      Identity Crisis: Reclaim the True You

      Companion Bible Study

      Part One

      Tamara J. Buchan

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      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Week One: Our True Purpose

      Chapter 1

      Day 1: Our True Purpose

      Day 2: God’s Vision Statement for Humanity, part 1

      Day 3: God’s Vision Statement for Humanity, part 2

      Day 4: There Are Two Trees in Every Garden

      Day 5: The Consequence in the Garden

      Week Two: Servants and Slaves

      Chapter 2

      Day 1: Servants and Slaves

      Day 2: Joseph: The Abrupt Move from Beloved Son to Slave and Prisoner

      Day 3: Joseph: The Move from Prisoner to Ruler

      Day 4: The Burning Bush

      Day 5: Chained to a Pole

      Week Three: Jesus’ Friends

      Chapter 3

      Day 1: Jesus’ Friends

      Day 2: Life with Jesus through Peter’s Eyes

      Day 3: Living Life Together

      Day 5: The Reconciliation

      Week Four: Our Adoption

      Chapter 4

      Day 1: Children of God

      Day 2: The Adoption Spirit

      Day 3: Identifying the Orphan Spirit

      Day 4: Where Do You Live? Make the Move to Your Father’s House

      Day 5: Is Your Funnel Clear?

      Week Five: Becoming Family

      Chapters 5 & 6

      Day 1: The Family of God

      Day 2: Faith Family Life

      Day 3: Family Dysfunction - A Reality from the Beginning of Time

      Day 4: New Testament Shift: Family of Origin to Family of God

      Day 5: Breaking Down Barriers in the Family of God

      Week Six: Our Big Brother On the Playground of Life

      Chapter 7

      Day 1: Jesus is our Brother

      Day 2: Jesus Pays the Price for the Prize

      Day 3: Jesus Announces His Siblings to His Father:

      Day 4: Peter’s Special Invitation to Become Jesus’ Brother

      Day 5: Life as Siblings

      Conclusion

      Scripture Integration

      About the Author

      Other Books

      Resources

      Connect With Us

      Copyright

      Identity Crisis: Reclaim the True You Companion Bible Study. Copyright © Tamara J. Buchan 2013. All Rights Reserved.

      No part of this material may be used, reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Tamara J. Buchan, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For information contact Tamara J. Buchan.

      The material herein is furnished for informational use only and is subject to change without notice. No liability is assumed with respect to any direct or indirect loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused by the information herein.

      Quotes marked "Identity Crisis" are taken from Identity Crisis—Reclaim the True You, copyright © 2012, 2013 Tamara J. Buchan. Used by permission. All rights reserved. For permission requests pertaining to Identity Crisis—Reclaim the True You, contact info.reclaimthetrueyou@gmail.com.

      Scripture quoted is taken from versions below at BibleGateway.com.© 1995-2010, The Zondervan Corporation. All Rights Reserved:

      Scripture quotations marked NRSV are taken from The New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked NIV are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

      Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible, © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

      Scripture quotations marked MSG or The Message are taken from The Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group.

      Scripture quotations marked KJ21 are taken from the 21st Century King James Version®, Copyright © 1994. Used by permission of Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked NKJV are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked AMP are taken from the Amplified® Bible, Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org).

      Scripture quotations marked ASV are taken from the Holy Bible, American Standard Version. Copyright © 1901 by public domain.

      Identity Crisis: Reclaim the True You Companion Bible Study

      Reclamation Statement

      We are in an identity crisis because we’ve been victims of identity theft. No, it’s not earthly identity theft where our social security numbers are stolen and our credit cards hacked. Spiritual identity theft is far more serious—leading to a crisis that goes beyond our finances in scope. It affects every area of our lives: relationships, self-esteem, health, vocational success, and fulfillment of our deepest dreams.

      One of Jesus’ most powerful statements encapsulates this truth:

      "The thief came to rob, kill and destroy.

      I came that you might live the fulfilling, abundant life you were created to live."

      —John 10:10

      The reality is that the only way to experience the abundant, fulfilling life we were designed to experience, is to confront the one who has stolen from us, to partner with Jesus, and to reclaim the identity that is rightfully ours.

      What does it mean to reclaim?

      It is to take that which is stolen, lost, broken, or wounded, and restore it to its true glory. It is to make the vast wasteland become beautiful and productive again.

      Jesus came to stop the identity theft, change our passwords, and to reclaim our true identity—beloved children in his father’s family and royal heirs in his kingdom as Romans 8:14-17 describes:

      "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God,

      these are sons of God.

      For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again,

      but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out,

      Abba! Father!

      The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit

      that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also,

      heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ."

      Jesus’ process is quite simple. He reminds the identity thief of his defeat when Jesus gave his life for you in exchange for your freedom. He then invites you to partner with him to discover, uncover, and

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