POINT: All throughout the lives of the “heroes of the faith” we see God’s covenant people finding their purpose when they are
Q: WHO are you?
Identity: ”In a Christian theological context, identity refers to how individuals understand themselves in relation to God, community, and their roles in the faith.”
POINT: Your “
POINT: “
APPLICATION: If you want to know what your
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you”.
Psalm 139:16 “Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.”
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” - Ephesians 2:10.
POINT: YOU are God’s PLAN!
“Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you…..
POINT: God has “
Q: Do you know what your purpose is?
POINT: Remember if you don’t know your
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. (That’s identity…now purpose) 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. “ - Ephesians 5:1-2
RECAP:
* Our identity is “
* Our purpose is “
Q: But set apart for what?
A: “…I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
POINT: A prophet is a “
POINT: God’s people ARE the
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession (that’s consecration…that’s holiness), THAT…. you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” - 1 Peter 2:9
“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends (that’s about your identity), for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide…(that’s about purpose)” - John 15:15-16a
Identity:
“Chosen”
“Royal people”
“Holy Nation”
“People belonging to Him”
“Friends”
Purpose:
To “Proclaim His excellencies…”
To “make known God’s desire for others”.
To “Bear fruit”
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Take IT Home:
* What does God’s Word say about your identity?
* How can you share that message with others?
* What are some simple yet intentional ways to focus on idenity and purpose with your family, friends, co-workers, community and world?