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We have a responsibility to understand our life's purpose There is a process in which we go through within our purpose We must engage ourselves for spiritual growth that we may continue to fulfill the purpose and plan that Christ has for our lives .. Genesis 37 .Great example of Joseph

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Spiritual Objective• Understanding Holy Spirit• Realizing your higher

purpose• Spiritual Equipping• Powerful Prayer• Spiritual Warfare

Personal Objective• Getting to know your

testimony• Forming Objectives in your

life• Living your purpose to the

fullest• Sharing your testimony with

others

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…4His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they hated him and could not speak to him on friendly terms. 5Then Joseph had a dreamdream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more. 6He said to them, "Please listen to this dream which I have had;…

PrayerPrayer

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Knowing the History and Background of Joseph loved of Jacob and hated by his

brothersBig family ; 11th of Jacobs 12 sons and Rachel’s firstbornSold into slavery by his jealous brothersRose to become the 2nd most powerful man in Egypt next to PharaohWas given the coat of many colorsShepherd, household slave, convict and prison administrator, prime minister of Egyptprime minister of Egypt.From the land of Canaan

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Did you ever have a dream you felt was from God? Has it been fulfilled? Share a dream experience?

Then Joseph told his brothers. 'Listen,' he said, 'I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.' When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, 'What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?" Genesis 37:9-11

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Responsibility to fulfill our purposeProcess in fulfillment of our purposeEngaging in our spiritual growth

3 Action Steps to 3 Action Steps to Spiritual GrowthSpiritual Growth

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Getting to Know YOUR purposeGetting to Know YOUR purpose

Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).

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4 Pillars to Fulfilling your purpose

I.Identify your purposeII.Discover your talentsIII.Ignite your hearts’ passionIV.Growing toward your

potential

Def.; PURPOSE : the reason for which something existsDef.; PURPOSE : the reason for which something exists

Hebrews 6:1 So let us stop going over the basic teachings about Christ again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding. Surely we don't need to start again with the fundamental importance of repenting from evil deeds and placing our faith in God.

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Group Discussion: 2 groups

1.Pray as a group

2.Read together : Genesis 37:1-11Genesis 37:1-11

“We were marked and fashioned with a purpose. Let us grow toward our higher purpose and advance in spiritual maturity. Let us be guided by the Word and be ignited to share in testimony that others may too be blessed”~Lorelei T.

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1. Where did Joseph and his family live?

2. What was Joseph given by his father?

3. What were the details of the dream(s) Joseph had?

4. What kind of attitude did young Joseph have in the beginning?

5. Out of the sons of Joseph, what # was Joseph? How many total?

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Responsibility to fulfill our purposeProcess in fulfillment of our purposeEngaging in our spiritual growth

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Understanding your purposeProverbs 16:4 Proverbs 16:4 “The Lord has made everything for His purpose.” God wants you to better understand His purpose for your life.

Fulfilling My Life Mission Brings Glory To God.John 17:4 “I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” There is no more important topic than discovering and developing your life mission, your life purpose in the world

2 Cor 5:9He wants you to use your time, talents, and treasures for His kingdom regardless of where it leads or what it costs Paul says in 2Corinthians“We make it our goal to please Him.” Our goals is to measure up to God’s plan for our lives.

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Has the Lord spoken to you?

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Take Home Thought Sometimes we can get caught up in our talents , gifts, weaknesses and or strengths.. But if we put God first and line up our priorities we will fulfill the purpose and plan that Christ has for our lives

When you make it your responsibility to learn and study more of Christ’s love and do so with passion that others will want to be ignited

USE MEUSE MEPrayer: Lord, thank you for making me a vessel to live for Your Lord, thank you for making me a vessel to live for Your glory. Bless You , Lord for leading us to You. You are mighty and we glory. Bless You , Lord for leading us to You. You are mighty and we want to be ignited to fulfill the purpose that You have for us.Show want to be ignited to fulfill the purpose that You have for us.Show us. Amenus. Amen

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