Bible Study

Title: God's Purpose for You
Date: Mar 3, 2009
Topic(s): Other
Scripture: Job 3:36, 1 John 1:3, Daniel 7:27, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 43:6-7, Genesis 2:15-17, John 1:12, Genesis 1:26-31

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When God made the world, what did He have in mind? Was He merely testing His creative powers? When He took dust from the earth and formed Adam, did He really have a plan for mankind, or did He leave humanity to its own destiny?

In an age when most people are educated to believe everything evolved by blind chance and random selection over vast spans of time, it is common for such notions to spill over into the minds of church-going people, causing them to question why we are here and where we are headed.

The Bible, however, teaches you a totally different lesson on the value of human beings. God, it tells you, made man and woman in His own image, unique, with wonderful, eternal purposes in mind.

In today's Bible Minute study, let's explore some of the special purposes God had in mind when He created humans, then saved many from the sin that caused them to go off the pathway of God's original intentions.

What Does God Say?

Read Genesis 1:26-31 in your Bible. It is Scripture's opening statement about God's purposes for making human beings. Answer the following:

• What made man and woman different from all other creatures of God?
• What responsibility was given to Adam and Eve?
• How did God express His satisfaction with His creation?

My Thoughts

You are one of God's unique human beings. He made you and saves you for Himself. Below are some of the reasons God made you. Find the Scripture reference in the list below that goes with each reason

To honor and glorify Him
To fellowship with Him
To rule with Him
To worship and serve Him
To be a part of His great family
To live forever with Him
To have joy and pleasure in His presence

Psalms 16:11; Daniel 7:27; Isaiah 43: 6-7; 1 John 1:3; Genesis 2:15-17; John 3:36; John 1:12

My Part

Look through the above list of reasons God created you. Pray through it, thanking the Lord for each of His great eternal plans for your life. Consider your life as it is right now and ask Him to help you live with eternity in view.

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