Foundational Truths #8: We Have A Purpose

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Foundational Truth 8: We Have A Purpose
We were each uniquely made with special gifts & talents to serve and glorify God.
Relevant Biblo Verses:
Psalm 139:13–16 KJV 1900
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: Thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvellous are thy works; And that my soul knoweth right well. 15 My substance was not hid from thee, When I was made in secret, And curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; And in thy book all my members were written, Which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
Romans 12:4–6 KJV 1900
4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
1 Corinthians 12:4–7 KJV 1900
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
1 Peter 4:10–11 KJV 1900
10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Big Questions to Tackle:

Q: "What's the difference between "spiritual gifts" and talents?"

A: "Spiritual gifts" in the Bible usually refers to the special abilities that God gives to His children, sometimes even supernatural ones, like what you see Jesus and His disciples using In their ministry when God wants them. Talents are the natural abilities God has blessed you with, like being very athletic, creative, Intelligent, or any combination.

Q: "What are gifts and talents for?"

A: No matter what gifts and talents God has given you, they're all for the same purpose; to bring glory to God and His Kingdom. Whether it's winning a race or praying and receiving a miracle, everything good that we do is to show people that God is good. The best way to do this is by using your gifts to love and help each other like a team or a family!

Q: "What If I don't know what my gifts are? What Is my purpose?"

A: It can take a long time for God to reveal your gifts or even your natural talents, but don't be discouraged; even If you don't see them yet, everyone has been blessed by God in unique ways, and when the time is right, He will show you your purpose. Keep trusting God and trying now things, and you will discover what God put you on this earth to do!

We want our students to understand...

God doesn't Just have a plan for all people, but a specific and wonderful plan just for you You are here on this earth for a purpose, and your lIfe is important and meaningful to God.

It's okay to have dreams and goals, but instead of making your own plan for your life and getting your heart set on it, you need to be open to God's will in case He wants something different.

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