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For we are GOD’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,
which GOD prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10
For Discussion: What is the Purpose of Life?
Jesus Calls Me – My Response:
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VOCATION - MISSION - GIFTS
Vocation is:
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THREE BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS:
Genesis 1:26ff; Ecclesiastes 3:11a. It is why and how you were created.
II Corinthians 5:11-21. The purpose of your life is to redeem the world for God’s intent.
I Peter 2:9-10. Your calling is a function of your priesthood.
CONSEQUENCES OF A LIFE WITHOUT PURPOSE:
Life will seem tiresome.
Life will seem unfulfilling.
Life will seem uncontrollable.
SOME WRONG PURPOSES:
Guilt - I most often am driven by guilt when:
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Anger - I am most often driven by anger when:
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Fear - I am most often driven by fear when:
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THE BENEFITS OF A PURPOSE: Philippians 3:12b-14
How does knowing your purpose simplify your life? How does it complicate it?
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For discussion: In what one or two areas would knowing your purpose simplify your life?
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What is one thing that is burdening you or driving you that has nothing to do with your life’s purpose?
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What is one thing that you are doing that is furthering your life’s purpose?
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If I could do one thing that is related to the purpose of my life, it would be:
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06-06-04
Purpose Driven Life (Book by Rick Warren)
Teacher: R. Todd Bouldin
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