The struggle to find hope and purpose is universal. Earlier in this study, we saw that we were created to be with God and live for His glory, and we will find that purpose through our trust in the work of Christ. Many people have yet to learn that truth, and they continue to struggle with the quest for hope and purpose. As believers, we have a responsibility to lead them to find that hope and purpose in Christ.

What must I do to be saved? We make decisions constantly. Many decisions require little thought, and most decisions require little long-term commitment. But the greatest decision centers on what we will do with Jesus Christ. Knowledge about Jesus is not enough. Our need for salvation is answered in Jesus, but we must each decide whether we will commit to that truth and trust Jesus.

Why would Jesus save me? When we come face-to-face with our sin and failures, we can become despondent. A feeling of doom can settle in. After all, we have earned the wrath of God. But the story doesn’t end there. It is amazing that God—the holy, righteous God who has condemned our sin—also loves us and stepped in to save us. We deserve judgment and hell, but God offers the only way out through Christ.

What went wrong? We want trouble-free lives and we might wonder: “If God created all this, why is the world in such a mess?” Life is full of problems—from the minor irritants like slow traffic to life-altering catastrophes. But what’s wrong with our lives does not arise from one of these external issues. Our greatest problem is internal; it’s a sin issue. God created us for something incredible, but we lost it because of our sin.

Isaiah 43:1-7

We were created to Glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

Where do I fit in? It’s easy to fill our lives with things and activities. Busyness can drown out the quiet, nagging question that asks: What’s the purpose of all I’m doing? What have I really accomplished? God created us for so much more than what we often settle for. He created us with purpose and for a purpose. Life becomes rich and full as we discover and live out God’s purpose for our lives.

How did we get here? Some people wrongly assume this question only has two views: either science has the answer in evolution or religion has the answer in faith. Many scientists, however, hold to neither evolution nor a specific faith, but they contend there was an Intelligent Designer. Intelligent design doesn’t tell us much; it just presents a stronger argument than the random, pruposelessnes found in evolution. The Bible goes beyond talking about an intelligent designer; it gives us a picture of the character of the Creator.

How did we get here? Some people wrongly assume this question only has two views: either science has the answer in evolution or religion has the answer in faith. Many scientists, however, hold to neither evolution nor a specific faith, but they contend there was an Intelligent Designer. Intelligent design doesn’t tell us much; it just presents a stronger argument than the random, pruposelessnes found in evolution. The Bible goes beyond talking about an intelligent designer; it gives us a picture of the character of the Creator.

We exist TO KNOW GOD & MAKE GOD KNOWN. When God created Adam and Eve, He walked in the garden with them (c.f. Gen 3:8). They knew each other intimately by spending time together. This is God’s desire for all of us: to have an intimate relationship with each of us. Jesus tells us to love Lord our God with all of our heart, mind, and soul (Matt 22:37). This means we are to know Him and love Him with everything we have. This love that God has for us and ours for him is not meant to be only private and selfish, but shared with others as well because God is jealous for us (Deut 4:23-24). He desires to know all of us in an intimate relationship. Therefore, this means we need to go out and make God known by sharing the Gospel and declaring God’s Word (c.f., Ps 96:2-4; Mark 16:15-16; Phlm 1:6).

We exist TO KNOW GOD & MAKE GOD KNOWN. When God created Adam and Eve, He walked in the garden with them (c.f. Gen 3:8). They knew each other intimately by spending time together. This is God’s desire for all of us: to have an intimate relationship with each of us. Jesus tells us to love Lord our God with all of our heart, mind, and soul (Matt 22:37). This means we are to know Him and love Him with everything we have. This love that God has for us and ours for him is not meant to be only private and selfish, but shared with others as well because God is jealous for us (Deut 4:23-24). He desires to know all of us in an intimate relationship. Therefore, this means we need to go out and make God known by sharing the Gospel and declaring God’s Word (c.f., Ps 96:2-4; Mark 16:15-16; Phlm 1:6).

God has uniquely created us compared to the rest of creation. He created us with a purpose and a plan.

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