Living Purposefully Through Jesus: Transforming Lives Today
Summary
In my sermon, I discussed the importance of living a life of purpose through Jesus's sacrifice. I emphasized that through Jesus, we can save generations from sin, create real communities built around faith, hope, and love, and make anything possible. I highlighted that our purpose is not just about our future but also about the present moment. I also stressed that through Jesus, we can overcome shame, sins, struggles, and uncertainties about our future. I concluded by encouraging everyone to live a purpose-driven life, reminding them that through Jesus, they can change the trajectory of their family's life forever.
Key Takeaways:
- Living a life of purpose through Jesus's sacrifice can save generations from sin [ 19:55]
- Through Jesus, we can create real communities built around faith, hope, and love [ 22:19]
- Jesus makes anything possible, including overcoming shame, sins, struggles, and uncertainties about our future [ 23:01]
- We can change the trajectory of our family's life forever by living a purpose-driven life [ 21:08]
- Our purpose is not just about our future but also about the present moment [ 21:43]
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Mark 15:33-41 #!!09:36!!#
2. Mark 16:1-6, 15 #!!16:05!!#
Observation Questions:
1. What are the key events that take place in Mark 15:33-41 and Mark 16:1-6, 15?
2. How does Jesus' feeling of abandonment on the cross in Mark 15:34 relate to our own feelings of abandonment in difficult times?
3. What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus as described in Mark 16:1-6?
Interpretation Questions:
1. How does Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection provide a new perspective on our own struggles and challenges?
2. What does Mark 16:15 mean when it says "go into all the world and preach the good news to everyone"? How does this apply to our lives today?
Application Questions:
1. How can you demonstrate the love and sacrifice of Jesus to someone who doesn't know Him this week?
2. Can you think of a situation in your life where you felt abandoned or alone? How can the story of Jesus' abandonment on the cross and His resurrection provide comfort or perspective in that situation?
3. What is one way you can "preach the good news" to those around you, not necessarily with words, but through your actions and lifestyle?
4. How can you contribute to creating a community built around faith, hope, and love in your own life?
5. How can you live your life in a way that changes the trajectory of your family or community towards God?
Devotional
Day 1: Changing the Trajectory of Your Family's Life
By choosing to follow God and instilling these values in your children, you are altering the course of your family's future. This decision to live a life of faith has a ripple effect that extends beyond your immediate circumstances and into the generations to come. It's not just about the present moment, but about the lasting legacy you're creating ([21:08]).
Bible Passage: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Reflection: How are you actively shaping the spiritual trajectory of your family?
Day 2: Building Real Communities
Living through Jesus's sacrifice allows us to create genuine communities centered around faith, hope, and love. These communities stand in stark contrast to those built on mistrust, hurt, and fear. Through Kingdom living, we find authentic connection and unity ([22:19]).
Bible Passage: Romans 12:10 - "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."
Reflection: How can you contribute to building a community of faith, hope, and love?
Day 3: Making the Impossible Possible
Through Jesus's sacrifice, we are empowered to overcome our struggles and limitations. Shame, sin, and uncertainty no longer have the final say in our lives. With God, we can step into our true identity as His children and experience the miraculous ([23:01]).
Bible Passage: Luke 1:37 - "For nothing will be impossible with God."
Reflection: What seemingly impossible situation are you trusting God to transform in your life?
Day 4: The Purpose of Jesus's Sacrifice
Jesus's sacrifice was not just for our personal salvation, but to enable us to bring others into the Kingdom. By living out our faith, we can influence those around us and lead them towards salvation. This is the purpose of the church and our individual lives as believers ([19:55]).
Bible Passage: Matthew 28:19-20 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
Reflection: How are you living out the purpose of Jesus's sacrifice in your daily life?
Day 5: The Power of Jesus's Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of our faith. It signifies the victory over sin and death, and the promise of eternal life. This event is not just a historical fact, but a transformative reality that changes our lives and our perspective on death and suffering ([17:17]).
Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 - "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
Reflection: How does the reality of Jesus's resurrection impact your perspective on life and death?
Quotes
1. "By you sitting in here right now and taking your kids to church... you are changing the trajectory of your family's life forever. When we make decisions to follow God over time, instead of just going right, we go way up." - 21:06
2. "Purpose lived through Jesus's sacrifice can create real communities built around faith, hope, and love. When you live your life, you live Kingdom living through me, you'll find real communities that are built around faith, hope, and love." - 22:19
3. "God can make anything possible for you to switch that perspective to walk into the identity that God has for you which is what kings and queens in his kingdom." - 23:01
4. "It's usually the moment where I let it go and I say oh my gosh I can't do it, I've been trying to do this for months on end, God swoops in and helps me." - 24:11
5. "We could be in a season of greatness in one second and then just in a span of one day things can shift and we're feeling like we're carrying the whole weight of the world on our shoulders." - 08:57
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