Sermon Tone Analysis

We have discussed over the last two bible studies in our God's view of singleness series

 

*Your uniqueness: Who you are*

·                     made in His image-exact reflection

·                     have His attributes- intelligence,morals,creativity

·                     without peer

·                     special, whole and complete

·                     God does not have a problem with singleness but being alone- make friends

 

*We have discussed your value: Accept who you are*

·                     because God made us He has given us value-worth and importance

·                     He rates us highly

·                     Since He values us-Name inscribed on His hands 

·                     He is mindful of us-takes thought about us

·                     we must value ourselves

·                     not to be used or thrown away, treated any old type of way

·                     must value ourselves-not participate in behavior that decreases the value God has placed on us

 

*And now we will discuss the 3rd part of our 4 part series your Purpose: Why are you here!*

Have you ever wondered why something was made or what is the reason for its existence?

What is the purpose for an appendix?

What is the purpose of a tonsil?

Why is the sunflower so big?

Why was it so important to wear clean underwear in case you get hit by a car?

We can think of many things and ask; what is the reason for its existence?

It is a question that I often ask those around me,

·                     I usually find in response that many never give it much thought

·                     I usually find that many have no clue

·                     I usually find that those who claim they know give generalities

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Be a good Christian

#. be successful on the job 

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love everybody

#. live a good life

God did not make us in His image; ascribe great value to us for nothing!

There is a general as well as a specific purpose God has determined for your life and it is when you are single that you must take advantage of the

·                     freedom

·                     liberty

·                      & time

 To find it!

In order to search out purpose we must define what it is!

 

 

 *2372* זָמַם (/zamam/): v.; ≡ Str 2161; TWOT 556—*1.*

LN 30.56-30.74 (qal) *plan*, plot, intend, i.e., to think with the purpose of planning or deciding a course of action (Ge 11:6; Dt 19:19; Ps 31:14[EB 13]; 37:12; Pr 30:32; Jer 51:12; La 2:17+); *2.* LN 30.75-30.85 (qal) *resolve*, decide, choose, determine, i.e., come to a conclusion about an object or event, implying a course of action (Ps 17:3; Jer 4:28; Zec 1:6; 8:14, 15+); *3.* LN 30.39-30.52 (qal) *consider*, look at, i.e., think about the quality of an object, implying an informed decision will be made (Pr 31:16+)[1]

[2]Swanson, J. (1997).

/Dictionary of Biblical Languages with Semantic Domains : Hebrew (Old Testament)/ (electronic ed.) (HGK2372).

Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

 

*30.56*

*βούλομαι*b; *βουλεύομαι*a: to think, with the purpose of planning or deciding on a course of action—‘to purpose, to plan, to intend.’[3]

·                     Rational and conscious desire- thought out

·                     different from a wish- which is impulsive and unconscious desire

 

[4]Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996, c1989).

/Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament : Based on semantic domains/ (electronic ed. of the 2nd edition.)

(Vol. 1, Page 356).

New York: United Bible societies.

·                     A deliberate intention

·                     having a assigned function

·                     meaningful

 

In other words you are here for a reason according to a plan that was well thought out!

 

*And because we are children of God we understand that God is the source of our purpose!*

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Let’s go to the scriptures:

 

·                     *Isaiah 14:24*

1.      24 God-of-the-Angel-Armies speaks:

“Exactly as I planned,

It will happen.

Following my blueprints,

It will take shape.

[5]Peterson, E. H. (2003).

/The Message : The Bible in contemporary language/ (Is 14:24).

Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress.

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God has a plan-He used Assyria to punish Israel  and now He will punish Assyria

 

 

·                     *Gen 3:15*

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God had a plan for us

#. a plan for the enemy

·                     *Ps 139:16*

1.      16 Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;

All the stages of my life were spread out before you,

The days of my life all prepared

Before I’d even lived one day.

[6]

[7]Peterson, E. H. (2003).

/The Message : The Bible in contemporary language/ (Ps 139:16).

Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress.

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David’s *frame* means his skeleton and his *unformed body* is his embryo.

Moreover, God prerecorded *all the days *of the psalmist before he was even born.

This statement may mean that God determined how long he would live, but in view of verses 1-4, it more likely refers to everyday details.

God marvelously planned out his life.[8]

[9]Walvoord, J. F., Zuck, R. B., & Dallas Theological Seminary.

(1983-c1985).

/The Bible knowledge commentary : An exposition of the scriptures/.

Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

*As the scriptures attest we serve a God who *

·                     plan

·                     devises strategy

·                     and ordains purpose 

*Our source of purpose is God*!

 

*And His general purpose for His children is found in*

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·                     *Jer 29:11*

#. 11 I know what I’m doing.

I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.[10]

[11]Peterson, E. H. (2003).

/The Message : The Bible in contemporary language/ (Je 29:11).

Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress.

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God's intent is to bless us

#. care for us

#. give us a future and a hope 

·                     *Eph 2:10*