Very Basic Anatomy

In the Church, we throw around the word 'body' quite often. That's because we are 'the Body' of Christ here on earth, but what does it mean to be a part of a body?

Our body is made up of a trillion little tiny cells. They are constantly dying and being created. While a cell is living and productive, it constantly gives and receives. If the cell does more giving than receiving, its life if shortened. If it only receives and never gives, it is equally as unhealthy. In order for a cell to be healthy, it must give and receive. It MUST!

Note, cells that only destroy and tear down other healthy cells are cancerous. But, beware cancer cells! A healthy body will eradicate you!

Not all cells are designated to the same tasks and purposes. Not all cells are 'supposed' to communicate with all other cells. I do hope we can see the church application in all of this. And then we have the cross-shaped protein, laminin, that holds everything together (see Tomlin's "How Great Is Our God" DVD).