Big Truth:

God Has A Plan For Us

Psalm 139:13-16; Proverbs 16:9; Romans 8:28-30; Philippians 1:6

Bible Verse:

The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.

Psalm 138:8

Big Ideas:

  • You are not an accident.
  • God created you in His image.
  • God’s love for you proves His commitment to your good for His glory.
  • God will fulfill His purposes for your life.
  • You need God today.

Bible Story:

Luke 1:5-17; Matthew 3:1-12

God has a plan and a purpose for each person. He had a plan and purpose for John the Baptist. He revealed His plan to John’s father, Zechariah. God’s plan for John was fulfilled as John the Baptist prepared the way for God’s own Son, Jesus.

Story:

Creation

God created everything. Everything we see, hear, feel, taste, and that exists was created by Him. Not only did He create everything, but He created everything perfectly, including humanity. He created mankind in His very image and likeness to reflect His worth. All of creation was made just like He wanted and designed it to be. To His delight, God looked at everything He made and declared that it was good. All creation exists for God, is good, and was created to bring Him glory.

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Every child should know that:

  • God created them with purpose for a purpose.

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Every child should:

  • Live in a way that is honoring to the Lord.

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Every child should feel:

  • Awe at the intentionality of God in giving purpose to our lives.

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Every child should want:

  • To learn more about God’s purposes for their lives.