Serving the Purpose of God

“Serving the Purpose of God – In Our Generation”

Acts 13:36

Take-Home Truth:  God is at work in our world. He wants us to use our lives to serve His purpose. (Acts 13:36)

Christ-Connection: Jesus has commanded us to make disciples, mark them through baptism and mold them by teaching all that he commanded. (MT 28:19,20)

Hook: (Ice-breaker question. Get the group talking!)

1. Have you ever received a gift that you found could be useful to help other people?

Engage: (Observe the passage and engage with the text)

2. Read Acts 13:36 and discuss what David’s life was all about.
3. Read Matthew 28:19,20. How would you summarize what God wants us to do in these verses?
4. Read 1 Chronicles 16:23-25. What do you see about worship, witness and wonder in this passage?

Reflect: (Reflect upon the key take-aways from the sermon)

5. Which of the stories shared in the sermon helped you get a clearer picture of what missions looks like?
6. Which of the statistics shared in the sermon stood out to you and why?
7. What is the one thing missing from all the other religions that Christianity has to offer?

Respond: (Apply the truths of God’s Word to your heart, affections, and actions)

8. In Lorena’s story she was looking for significance beyond success. What would change in your life if this became your perspective?
9. In what ways can you use your gifts to serve the purpose of God in your generation?