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Who shapes YOU
Who is God!!!
And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. is found where
What is Romans 8:30
What is the New Testament
"__ has given us all the ability to do certain things well."
God
- Romans 12:6
What do each of us have in God's ultimate plan
What is an assigned role / purpose
BONUS
How many people are born with natural abilities
Who is Everyone
Extroverts are more likely to be better purpose fillers than introverts. T/F
False
"God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to __ each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings."
help
- 1 Peter 4:10
How can we develop our gifts
What is practice or use them
Jamie has been a starting quarterback for his team since freshman year. His coach tells him this is their year to win the state championship. However, he was also scheduled to perform a piece on his saxophone at the same time as game day. At the music show, there will be recruiting talent agencies. He has a strong passion for music and wants to pursue it after college he but doesn't want to let down his coach. His coach tells him to drop the performance. What should Jamie do?
What is Jamie should choose what he is passionate about and pursue it
What do we call our abilities
What are Gifts; God-given gifts
Other than God/Kingdom of God, who benefits from you fulfilling your purpose
Who is those around you/sphere of influence/those you labor amongst(work, church, etc)
"You shaped me first inside, then out; you __ me in my mother's womb."
formed
- Psalm 139:13
We can encourage others to find their purpose by...
What is seeking God/seeking the Word/exploring their passions or gifts
Piper is a recovering drug addict. She is 60 days clean and has been attending weekly rehab. She believes it is time she starts searching for a job. While creating her resume she realizes she has no work experience and no distinctive qualities. What should she do?
Piper should experiment to find something she is good at or enjoys doing
He _______ us to adoption as sons and daughters through Jesus Christ to Himself.
What is Predestined; Ephesians 1:5
When applying your abilities, what should you avoid doing
Mimicking / comparing to others
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been ___ according to his ____. Bonus points for Verse
called; purpose
Romans 8:28
What is An intent or reason; Something set up as an object or end to be attained; The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Tasha has loved singing since a young age. However, she believes she is not talented enough to join the praise team. Pastor comes across videos of her singing on social media and encourages her to join the team. What should Tasha do?
What is Tasha should join the praise team and put her gift to use.
Real servants don't try to use God for their purposes
What is they let God use them for His purposes
Which type of experience does God mostly use to prepare you for ministry
Painful experiences
“God works through different people in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves his __ through them all.”
purpose
- 1 Corinthians 12:6
How can we make the best use of what God has given us
Ministry / Application in church
YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE TO COME UP WITH AN ACRONYM FOR P.U.R.P.O.S.E.
P stands for_, U stands for _, R stands for_, etc