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Walk Well · Week 1

Faith

Do You Know Jesus?

Why am I here?
In Week 1, we discover God's five purposes for your life, what it truly means to be a Christian, and how to take your first step in knowing Jesus.

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Why Am I Here? God's Five Purposes

1. God planned me for________.

The first purpose of life is ________.

The Bible calls this ________.

For you created everything, and it is for your pleasure that they exist and were created. Revelation 4:11

2. God formed me for ________.

The second purpose of life is ________.

The Bible calls this ________.

[God's] unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.Ephesians 1:5 (NLT96)

3. God created me ________.

The third purpose of life is ________.

The Bible calls this ________.

From the very beginning God decided that those who came to him . . . should become like his Son. Romans 8:29 (TLB)

4.God shaped me ________.

The fourth purpose of life is ________.

The Bible calls this ________.

You shaped me first inside, then out; you formed me in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13 (The Message)

5. God made me ________.

The fifth purpose of life is ________.

The Bible calls this ________.

In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world.John 17:18 (The Message)

The Big Key: I can't fulfill God's purposes ________.

You can't walk well alone. That's why the Made2Disciple ends with you placed in a family - a Life Group and a team.

What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? (all Short text)

Most people live their entire lives without ever knowing "why?" Real happiness comes from understanding my purpose in life.

Why Am I Here?

God created me to ________ me.

We were created to ________ a personal relationship with God and to ________ all of the rest of God's creation.

I have come in order that you might have life-life in all its fullness! John 10:10 (GNT)

What's the Problem?

People have a natural desire to ________ and to ignore God's principles for living.

The Bible calls this attitude ________.

Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious ideal. Romans 3:23 (TLB)

What's the Solution?

God himself came to earth as a human being to bring us back to himself. The way is the person of Jesus Christ - he has already taken care of your sin problem.

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 (NIV)

The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV)

A.B.A.I.: What Does God Want Me to Do? (all Short text)

A: ________ that God has not been first place in your life and ask Him to forgive your sins. (1 John 1:9)

B: ________ that Jesus died to pay for your sins and that He rose again and is alive today. (Romans 10:9)

A: ________ God's free gift of salvation. Don't try to earn it. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

I: ________ Jesus Christ to come into your life and be the director (Lord) of your life. (John 1:12-13)

Prayer of Commitment

Dear Jesus, Thank you for making me and loving me, even when I've ignored you and gone my own way. I realize I need you in my life, and I'm sorry for my sins. I ask you to forgive me. Thank you for dying on the cross for me. As much as I know how, I want to follow you from now on. Please come into my life and make me a new person inside. I accept your gift of salvation. Please help me grow now as a Christian. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 (GW)

This Week's Next Step

In your own words: what does it mean to know Jesus, not just know about Him? (Long text)

Where are you honestly in your walk with Jesus today? What is one thing you want to be different four weeks from now? (Long text)

Did you pray the prayer of commitment today? (Yes / No)

1. Prayed the prayer of commitment today?
Tell your class leader - we want to celebrate with you.
2. This week.
Read the Gospel of John, one chapter a day. Start with chapter 1.
3. Next Sunday
Walk Well · Week 2 - Family & Future. Same room, same group.

Walk Well

FAITH
Do you know Jesus?

Give Well

FAMILY
Do you love Jesus?

Serve Well

FUTURE
Are you committed to Jesus?