Awesome God, Love Like You, O How Great, I Will Go, Shout to the Lord

How many nations can you name in 1 minute? Try covering nations from all 7 continents (Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia/Oceania). When was the last time you prayed for other nations to know and worship Jesus?

But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles.

² The people who walk in darkness
`Will see a great light;
Those who live in a dark land,
The light will shine on them.
³ You shall multiply the nation,
You shall increase their gladness;
They will be glad in Your presence
As with the gladness of harvest,
As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

INTRO (Acts 13:36)

1. SERVE GOD’S PURPOSE (Isaiah 9:1-3)

2. MY GENERATION

3. UNTIL I “FALL ASLEEP” (John 9:4, Psalm 90:12, Psalm 39:4)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you learn about missions?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “GOING FOR THE GREATEST PURPOSE”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray for your family, your “tribe” (friends, relatives), your nation and other cultures to respond positively to the light of the gospel that they see in the lives of believers around them.

Volunteer to be sent out to places where there is little or no witnesses for Jesus.

Take part in God’s greater purpose for your life — share the gospel to someone this Missions month!

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented.

• For the rest of the Israeli hostages to be restored to their families safely. For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.

• Pray for Jewish people worldwide who are experiencing a surge of antisemitism; may this lead them to the Messiah, Jesus as they turn to God for help and comfort.

• For protection of Iranian, Syrian and Lebanese Christians and other minorities, and freedom from oppression. Pray for the gospel to spread rapidly throughout their region.

• Pray for Sudanese and Nigerian persecuted Christians; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• God’s help to rescue and comfort flash flood victims in central Texas, USA who have lost loved ones, many of them young children; strength and protection for first responders.

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

36 For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay.