1. Consecration

2. Definition of consecration
Consecration is a once-for-all giving of yourself and all that you have for the worship, obedience, and service of God. It is recognizing that He is the rightful owner and ruler of your life.
Definition of consecration

3. Biblical examples of consecration
Numbers 8:14
Numbers 3:3
Levites
High Priest
Biblical examples of consecration
1 Kings 8
Numbers 7:1,84
Luke 1:15 Numbers 6:1-21
Solomon’s Temple
Tabernacle
John the Baptist

4. Consecration of a freed slave
Deuteronomy 15:12-18
Slavery was a reality in the Old Testament world
The Law demanded good treatment for slaves
All slaves were to be freed every seven years
Slaves could willingly consecrate themselves to permanent service

6. Christ “redeemed” you from sin
Revelation 5:9
 He bought you with His blood
Galatians 3:13
 He bought you out of slavery (the “curse” of the Law)
Titus 2:14
He freed you from lawless deeds

7. Look who willfully Chose to be Jesus’ bondservants
Jude Jude 1:1
Peter 2 Pet. 1:1
Epaphras Col. 4:12
James James 1:1
Paul Rom. 1:1
Timothy 2 Tim. 2:24
Look who willfully Chose to be Jesus’ bondservants
Bondservant=One who gives himself wholly to another’s will

8. God wants you to be Jesus’ bondservant
Jude Jude 1:1
Peter 2 Pet. 1:1
James James 1:1
Epaphras Col. 4:12
Timothy 2 Tim. 2:24
Paul Rom. 1:1
God wants you to be Jesus’ bondservant
. . . to put your will under Christ’s will for your life

9. How to Consecrate your life The Bible speaks of two important gifts
Romans 12:1
John 3:16
God’s gift to you
Your gift to God

10. God’s Gift to you How do you receive it? Admit your sin
Eternal Life
How do you receive it?
Admit your sin
Believe Jesus died for your sin
Call for Him to give you eternal life
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16
God’s Gift to you

11. The first of many gifts at the moment of salvation
John 3:16
Ephesians 1:3
Acts 10:43
Forgiveness of Sin
Punishment Removed
Spiritual Blessings
John 1:12
John 14:2
Have you received it?
A New Family
Home in Heaven
1 Peter 1:4,5
1 Cor. 6:19
Holy Spirit
Eternal Inheritance

12. Your gift to god
“I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,
acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1
“I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,
acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1
“I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,
acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1
“I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice,
acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 12:1
Who should consecrate their
lives?
Why should you consecrate yourself?
What are you consecrating to God?

13. What are you giving to God? All that you are, have, or ever will have
All of your problems
All of your hopes and dreams
All of your possessions
All of your talents and abilities
All that you have

14. What are you giving to God? All that you are, have, or ever will have
Will you?

15. What to do after consecrating yourself?
Keep yourself “holy and acceptable to God”
Remind yourself daily of your commitment
Ask God to show you how to please Him
Confess any failures to live for your King (1 John 1:9)