What is the Purpose of Life?

The Eternal purpose of God

Do you want to see Gods Heart?

Ephesians 3:11 (NRSV)

This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Ephesians 3:11 NeÜ

denn so entsprach es dem ewigen Plan Gottes, den er in Christus Jesus, unserem Herrn, verwirklicht hat.

the whole bible builds on that one truth…which we see in this vers. Eph 3;11

> yet we speak not much about it.

the only reason why the church exists,is build on that one truth. to fulfill Gods purpose.

Ephesians 5:25–32 (ESV)

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.

Ephesians 2:13–22 (ESV)

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

does the bibel starts with Genesis 3?

1)we often think Gods heart(purpose) is to save the Lost!

2)to make this World a better places

they are important but not Gods eternal plan from the beginning

if we make Salvation the center point we make us the center point

if we make the world a better places its all about us to live here…so we can live better

> Gen.1-2....Rev. 21-22…are sinless…and they show the purpose of God…all in between leads to and back to it.

> in the beginning ,Adam and Eva didn't need salvation or the curse to be removed

the old testament and marriage

Adam + Eva = Eva came from Adam

Abraham + Sarah Gen 12 11-12

Genesis 12:11–12 (ESV)

When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to Sarai his wife, “I know that you are a woman beautiful in appearance, and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me, but they will let you live.

how old was is at that time? 65-70years old (beauty of youth…the bride)

3. Isaac + Rebekah = believed the servant

Genesis 24:57–58 (ESV)

They said, “Let us call the young woman and ask her.” And they called Rebekah and said to her, “Will you go with this man?” She said, “I will go.”

4. Jacob + Rahel = love story at the well

Genesis 29:10–11 (ESV)

Now as soon as Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’s brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, Jacob came near and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother. Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.

> leah(the oldest) and Rahel(love/passion) out of it came 12 tribes of israel

> the went to Egypt…from there to Canaan(the promised Land)

> married to the Land(It all belongs to you and your lover)

Hosea 2:7 (ESV)

She shall pursue her lovers

but not overtake them,

and she shall seek them

but shall not find them.

Then she shall say,

‘I will go and return to my first husband,

for it was better for me then than now.’

Jeremiah 3:1 (LEB)

A saying: ‘Look, if a man divorces his wife,

and she goes from him and she becomes another man’s wife,

will he return to her again?’

Will not that land be greatly defiled?

And you have prostituted yourself with many lovers,

would you now return to me?” declares Yahweh.

5. proverbs 31 the bride

6. song of Solomon = the romantics,,,,the bride and groom

new testament marriage

> john the Baptist introduces the Bride groom

> John 2 1

John 2:1 (ESV)

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.

> son of man…”the new Adam” Christ the bride groom

> also the new jacob…the new Israel

Hosea 11:1 (ESV)

When Israel was a child, I loved him,

and out of Egypt I called my son.

> Jesus is the new Israel! after baptism he went into the desert to be tempted for 40 days as Israel was for 40 years

> he chooses 12 disciples…for the “new Israel” the 12 tribes...

> John 4 he sits at jacobs well and a Women shows up…Samaritan women,half jew/half gentile…the bride IN ONE BODY

1. she is divorced/5 times

2. she is living with a 6th man who is not her Husband

3. now she is meeting the 7th man “the new jacob” at the well

4. he is speaking to her,she invites him to her home and he eats with her,breaks every custom law/u can`t have fellowship with a Samaritan, specially divorced.

that women is you and me,what a Christ!!

John 19:34–35 ESV

But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe.

shortly after the second Adam died they pierced him...blood for forgiveness and water for life

Genesis 2:20–25 (ESV)

... But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said,

“This at last is bone of my bones

and flesh of my flesh;

she shall be called Woman,

because she was taken out of Man.”

Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.

how??? through the holy spirit

John 12:32 ESV

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

just as christ was without Sin and fault before the father…so is the bride now that was in him the whole time

Ephesians 1:4 (ESV)

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.

1. the father wanted to have a bride for his Son Jesus christ …who can receive Love and give it back to him

House of God

2. god wants a house !2 Corinthians 6:16 (ESV)

What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said,

“I will make my dwelling among them and walk among them,

and I will be their God,

and they shall be my people.

BRIDE IS LOOKING HOME

> Noah < Abraham> Issac >Jacob > are living in Tents

Genesis 28:10–18 (ESV)

Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”

So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it.

1. (Jacob)Jesus is the ladder that Heaven and Earth connects,jesus is the house of God,who the father dwells and he is the Gate of Heaven

2. Moses build a tabernacle..a house for God to dwell in

3. Salmon build a Temple for God…out of Gold,stones,silver

4. the temple was destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar, they stayed there for 70 years,after that they went back to rebuilt the temple but only 2 tribes of Israel went back to jerusalem,the tribe of judah.

John 1:14 (ESV)

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 2:19 (ESV)

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”

John 1:43–51 (ESV)

“We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered him, “Because I said to you, ‘I saw you under the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

> on Pentecost ,to 125 believers fell fire from Heaven like it did back in salmon temple

2 Chronicles 7:1 (ESV)

As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.

> God longs for living stones…like jacob poured oil on the pillar he slept on…it became living…so are we Gods dwelling places on earth to build a house for the Lord. so he can live in and do what does best…build up his Kingdom now here in are midst,he is the Master of the House, he wants to build together

1 Peter 2:4–5 (ESV)

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:18–22 (ESV)

For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

God longs for a Body

> God wants a Body to express himself…first comes the physical…than the spiritual<<<Adam,the Vessel to bear Gods image on earth

bear gods image

and have Dominion over the Earth

Colossians 1:15 (ESV)

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

> but he died not just to forgive our sins…but also to increase his Body,,,just like Satan tried to destroy “Gods Body”…christ increased his Body through death....death to destroy…death to increase

> God wanted to see his authority to be exercised here on earth through Christ and that is the eternal purpose of God from the beginning.

God longed for a Family

why did God created?

> he wanted to have Kids!

were did this idea of Family come from?

> it is a reflection of God before time.

> JESUS IS THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON

so god creates man in his image and he says be fruitful and multiply…Gen.

and fill the earth with my image