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This weekend is our fourth time in as many weeks to come together and learn from Abraham\u2019s life. So far, he\u2019s taught us about legacy, trust, and honor. In our fourth installment in the life of Abraham, he\u2019ll show us about transformation.

In the dictionary, the word \u201ctransformation\u201d means \u201ca thorough or dramatic change.\u201d But in scripture, when you see the word \u201ctransformation,\u201d it takes on an even deeper meaning. For example, take Paul\u2019s comments in Romans 12:

Romans 12:2a NLT
2 Don\u2019t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.

The Greek word for \u201ctransform\u201d here is \u201cmetamorphoo,\u201d which is where we get our word metamorphosis. The most common image that comes to mind when thinking of a metamorphosis transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly: caterpillar\u2014cocoon\u2014butterfly.

The transformation that God calls his people to IS \u201ca thorough and dramatic change,\u201d but it's more profound than that\u2026it\u2019s a metamorphosis\u2026it\u2019s you becoming something completely new and different because of the deep work of grace in your life.