Vision And Purpose

SERMON DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.Read Genesis 1:26-28 & Genesis 2:15. God had a vision for His creation, much like we have a vision for our children. How are you currently fulfilling the vision (purpose) that He has for your life? What areas still need further review? If you don’t know what that vision is, what do you need to do to figure that out? Discuss.

2.Read 2 Corinthians 4:6-7. What God has put within us was meant to leak out onto others. Are you “leaking” the light of Jesus? How are you allowing others to see the light that lives within you? How can you allow more of that?

3.Read Nehemiah 2:16-20. What should happen, needs to happen, must happen for God’s will to be done and for Him to be glorified in your heart, family, your work, and your community?

4.Discuss Nehemiah’s 12 steps to a vision driven life and the areas that you feel you still need to work on.
a.He names the problem (True Confession is Key)
b.He owns the problem (He’s not blaming or shaming someone else)
c.He prays about the problem (He is powerless on his own)
d.He responds to the vision (He owns his personal responsibility)
e.He risks everything to launch the Vision (His trust is in God)
f.He lives the vision (he walks the talk)
g.He leads the vision (He engages others to see the vision and form a team)
h.He deals with the opposition (He is faithful, not fearful, confident not a coward)
i.He makes a lot of mistakes along the way (He fails forward and keeps going)
j.He continues to shepherd an obstinate people and call them to faithfulness
k.He never gave up (Perseverance has to be a priority)
l.He fulfilled God’s vision and His purpose! (His life made a difference)