God's Purpose for Man's Existence - Module 3A | Lesson 1

 

God's Purpose for Man's Existence

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I. Created for God’s Glory

1. Isaiah 43:7
   “Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.”
   • Insight: Man’s primary purpose is to glorify God, to reflect His goodness and greatness in creation. By acknowledging and aligning with this purpose, we fulfill the reason for our existence.

2. 1 Corinthians 10:31
   “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.”
   • Insight: Our actions, even in the simplest acts of life, should point others to God's glory, fulfilling our role as His image-bearers in the world.

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II. Fellowship with God

1. Genesis 1:27
   “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
   • Insight: Being created in God’s image means we are uniquely designed for a relationship with Him. He desires for us to know Him personally and live in constant communion with Him.

2. 1 John 1:3
   “That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.”
   • Insight: God’s purpose for mankind includes fellowship not only with each other but with Him, our Creator and Savior. Through Jesus, this fellowship is fully realized.

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III. To Serve and Obey God

1. Ecclesiastes 12:13
   “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
   • Insight: Solomon teaches that reverent fear of God and obedience to His commandments are foundational to fulfilling our purpose on Earth.

2. Micah 6:8
   “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
   • Insight: Living a life of justice, mercy, and humility aligns us with God’s purpose, guiding us toward righteous service.

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IV. To Love God and Others

1. Matthew 22:37-39
   “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
   • Insight: Loving God and others is not only a command but a fundamental part of why we exist. In doing so, we live out God’s love and purpose in our daily lives.

2. John 13:34-35
   “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
   • Insight: Our love for others reflects our love for God, serving as a witness to the world of His love and presence within us.

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V. To Reign with God and Steward His Creation

1. Genesis 1:28
   “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.”
   • Insight: Part of man’s purpose includes stewarding creation and exercising dominion under God’s authority, caring for the world He made.

2. Revelation 5:10
   “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.”
   • Insight: God’s ultimate plan is for mankind to share in His rule. We are called to be stewards of His creation now and to reign with Him eternally.

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Conclusion

God’s purpose for man’s existence encompasses glorifying Him, having fellowship, serving and obeying Him, loving others, and reigning with Him. Through these, we find our identity and fulfillment, drawing closer to God and fulfilling His divine plan.