It doesn't even seem possible, but it is. A branch of one kind of tree can be carefully attached in the correct way to another kind of tree - for a specific purpose. Maybe the gardener wants to increase disease or pest resistance or make the newer variety produce fruit more quickly. Whatever the goal, the way to get there is called "grafting."

As Gentiles, we're the ones who are grafted into God's family tree. We didn't naturally belong to the household of God. We couldn't say that Abraham was our father. We had no inheritance or promises from Yahweh. We had no hope.

But just as Rahab & Ruth (and many others) heard about this good & loving Father who would protect and guide them, we also chose to leave our pasts behind and follow Him. We chose to be grafted into God's family via the blood of Christ.

This month's full-length Bible study will get into some theologically rich areas and it is incredibly fascinating! I suspect we all will be coming away with a deeper sense of gratitude as it dawns on us just how good our God is! How steadfast and brilliant and providential and thoughtful. 💛

Offering us adoption was no afterthought. He had always planned from the beginning for us to have a way to approach Him and join His family, to be grafted in. As we write and ponder that this month, we'll consider what grafting involves, what pitfalls to look for, and what it means for our futures as Abraham's offspring. 🪴

Go ahead and download the "Grafted In" scripture writing plan & special scripture writing questions while you're here. Don't skip printing these! 😄 Often our monthly questions are 2 pages long, but this month had SO MUCH GREAT CONTENT (straight from scripture! 😍) that we added a third page.

If you've purchased the Chosen Extras, you'll also be able to immediately download the Graphics Goodies, which are themed scripture wallpapers for your smartphone & computer, plus a verse header for Facebook. 💛

The four upcoming lessons will cover these topics:

1) All Are Welcome (coming Monday, April 8)
2) Children of Abraham (coming Monday, April 15)
3) Cut Off from God's Family (coming Monday, April 22)
4) Grafted In...Again (coming Monday, April 29)

We are so looking forward to studying with you! 😄
~Kristen, Ashley, Alyssa, Christy, & Kelly