Into the Deep

// RECAP

Week 1: What is your name?

Jacob had two names

When Jacob encountered God, God renamed him, therefore changing his purpose

Key Takeaways:

Identity prospers when it comes from God

Stepping into God-given identity means we have to surrender our own desires

Key Verse Competition:

Galatians 4:7 NLT

7 Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.

Play bumper video: God Speaks to Samuel [2:33]

ATTRIBUTES VS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

TONIGHT’S MESSAGE: Into the Deep

at the core of who you are lies your identity.

we are going to look at the attributes that make up your core.

Question of Identity:

who are you WITHOUT using your name, job, friends/social group, accomplishments?

To Know God

1 Samuel 3:1, shows us that Samuel was ministering (worship or serve) to God.

1 Samuel 3:7, shows us that Samuel didn’t know the Lord, and the Lord’s Word hadn’t been revealed to him yet.

Simply working in or attending church is not enough!

Matthew 7:22–23 ESV

22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

It’s not about what you’ve done, it is about who you are

Character Check

What’s the difference?

Character = Who You Are

Character is who you are when no one is around.

actions/accomplishments are a result of your character

THOUGHTS BECOME DESTINY

Thoughts > Words

Words > Actions

Actions > Habits

Habits > Character

Character > Destiny

Obedience was a key for Samuel

Samuel’s core value of obedience caused him to instantly respond by running to Samuel (where he thought the call came from).

Samuel’s obedience allowed him to hear the voice of God in his life.

Your core values will cause you to be positioned to hear from God.

KEEP WHAT’S VALUABLE

Matthew 13:44 ESV

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

when this man found a treasure that was more valuable that his possessions, he sold everything else, bought the field so he could have something of more worth!

What are your core values?

Ask Questions

Think of your favorite person (parent, friend, athlete, celebrity)

What are the three best qualities about them?

Make Moves (Porch Perspective)

Porch IMAGE

Write down your top three values that you want to be known for.

Set goals to achieve those values in your life

Value = Generosity

- start looking for opportunities to be generous towards other. Give things away!

Value = Encouragement

- make a simple goal to encourage three people each day. Could be in-person or through the phone.

Value = Justice

- find opportunities to stand up for others.

Core Values in the Bible

Faith

Hope

Love

Peace

Patience

Integrity

Respect

Generosity

Courage

Justice

Empathy/Sympathy

Humility

Goodness/Kindness

Exhortation/Encouragement