Not My Own
Lesson 2: My Life is _ Not My Own
September 11, 2022
1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies. New International Version
Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is created or exists
70% of the working people in the U.S. are unhappy with their jobs, feeling unfulfilled. – Gallup Poll
John 15:16 “You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.” The Message
Elvis had 74 albums and 102 singles. He had 31 number one hits over a 21-year period, and he starred in 31 movies
Elvis never came to terms with who he was meant to be or what his purpose in life was. He thought he was here for a different reason, maybe to preach maybe to serve, or maybe to save and care for people.
“That agonizing desire was always with him, and he knew he wasn’t fulfilling it so he’d go on stage so he wouldn’t have to think about it. He’d say to me, “I know I’m here for something else.” – Priscilla Presley
John D. Rockefeller owned The Standard Oil Company. His net worth would be 292 billion dollars today.
John attended prayer meetings twice a week and led a Bible study as a member of his local church in Cleveland, Ohio.
Understanding Our God Given Purpose Gives Our Life Purpose
Our Purpose Entered the World when We Did
You’re not one in a million You’re one of a kind
Zechariah 12:1 …The Lord, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person, declares: New International Version
Isaiah 49:1 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name. New International Version
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you. Before you saw the light of day, I had holy plans for you: A prophet to the nations—that’s what I had in mind for you.” The Message
Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]. Amplified Bible Classic Edition
Our Purpose is Discovered When We Make Jesus Our Purpose
Deuteronomy 15:12 If any of your people—Hebrew men or women—sell themselves to you and serve you six years, in the seventh year you must let them go free. New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:13 And when you release them, do not send them away empty-handed. 14 Supply them liberally from your flock, your threshing floor and your winepress. Give to them as the Lord your God has blessed you. 15 Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command today. New International Version
Deuteronomy 15:16 But if your servant says to you, “I do not want to leave you,” because he loves you and your family and is well off with you, 17 then take an awl and push it through his earlobe into the door, and he will become your servant for life. Do the same for your female servant. New International Version
Romans 1:1 Paul, a bond servant of JesusChrist, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God. New King James Version
2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: New King James Version
Philippians 2:13 For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. Amplified Bible