Sunday School Lesson 30 – LIVING A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

Sunday School Lesson 30

LIVING A PURPOSE DRIVE

MEMORY VERSE: “Pilate therefore said to Him, ” Are You a king then?” Jesus answered “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice”. — John 18:37 (NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: LUKE 4:17-22

INTRODUCTION
We see from the scriptures that our God is a God of purpose (Ephesians 1:11). He has a purpose for your life, right from when you were conceived in your mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:4-5). Therefore, a purpose-driven life is one that set out to identify and fulfil the purpose of existence. Ignorance of your purpose of existence can make you waste or under use Heaven’s allocated resources. God allocates resources according to His mandate to individuals. Events, situations, circumstances, tests and trials come to you according to the purpose of your existence (Romans 8:28-29).

LESSON OUTLINES
1. DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
2. LIVE TO FULFIL IT

DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE

A. Every creation of God is for purpose.
i. The sun gives light and never ceases to shine (Psalm 139:7-9).
ii. The cloud gives rain in due season and trees provide food and shade accordingly (Leviticus 26:4).
iii. Other animals play their parts without hesitation.
B. Amazingly, man struggles to understand and fulfil his purpose for living.
i. Once you become a new creation in Christ (2Corinthians 5:17). You must begin to crave for the understanding of your purpose for living on earth (Philippians 3:12).
ii. That purpose has been predetermined by God before you were born (Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 1:15).
iii. It is your duty to discover and fulfil it.
C. Here are some practical pointers to your purpose for living:
i. Potential: You need to identify your in-built abilities, talents and God-given gifts (Ephesians 4:7). Find out the things you do with less stress e.g., singing, drawing talking to a crowd, helping others etc. The knowledge or skills you acquired in life should be to shape and sharpen your potentials (Acts 7:22).
ii. Passion: What are those things you exceptionally have flare or zeal for, and do often? Build your vocation or career on such things. The things that get you excited and give you joy and satisfaction can lead you to fulfilment of your purpose in life (Psalm 69:9; Colossians 4:12-13).
iii. Prayer: After you have identified your potential (s) and thing(s) you are passionate about, you need to pray for divine guidance and direction, so that the world and enemy will not hijack your potential in life (Acts 9: 1-2; 10:9-20).

LIVE TO FULFIL IT
Teacher should allow the class discuss how to fulfil the purpose for living and guide the discussion with the following points.
These seven things will help every child of God fulfil purpose of life.
1. Ask God to reveal to you His plan for your life (Jeremiah 1:4-5). Then, draw a vision and mission statement (Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2).
2. Set achievable goals and pursue them (Acts 20:24; Psalm 57:7). Take a step at a time, be consistent at what you do and do not be a mediocre (Psalm 37:23; Hebrews 6:1).
3. Identify and relate with people of like passion: learn from their mistakes and build on their success (2Kings 2:1-2,14).
4. Submit yourself for mentoring and counselling: do not claim to know it all (Acts 18:24-26; Proverbs 11:14; 15:22).
5. Live as if you have just one more day on earth: do not procrastinate (Luke 9:61). However, be patient to grow through the processes/stages to reach your goal in life.
6. Focus your attention on God (Hebrews 12:2). Make sure all that you do is to His pleasing (Colossians 1:10).
7. Always return all the glory to God: do not ascribe anything to yourself (Malachi 2:2; Daniel 4:30-34(. Remember you are a work-in-progress in God’s hand (Jeremiah 18:1-6; Isaiah 45:9).

CONCLUSION
So many people live and die without leaving any positive mark. Be different. You are not nonentity.

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, please give me the grace to play my part actively towards the fulfilment of my purpose in life.