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God’s Eternal Purpose EPHESIANS 3:9-11

God’s Purpose Having a sense of purpose is necessary for a happy and fulfilled life Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 True joy is fulfilling God’s purpose Matt. 6:10 What does God have in mind for me? Eph. 1:3-14 He chose us v.4 He planned for us to be His children v.5 According to the good intention of His will v.5,9 God is working all things according to the counsel of His will v.11 God has a purpose

God’s Purpose It is to the praise of His glory v.6,12,14 Eph. 3:8-11 God’s purpose is eternal It is accomplished by Christ Jesus The church glorifies God by demonstrating His many-sided wisdom v.20,21 The body illustration implies purpose 1 Cor. 12 God is working v.6 Each spiritual gift v.4 for a common good v.7 Not just a collective purpose v.18-26

God is looking for our hearts God’s Purpose How do I know what my place is in the body? See the big picture in God’s written word Eph. 5:16-17 We know what is right and wrong in the word 1 John 2:1 God wants us to be wise as well as moral Rom. 12:1-2 Do what you are good at v.3-8 “excel” 2 Cor. 8:7 love applied v.9-13 God is looking for our hearts