Created to Become Like Christ - Maturity

Purpose #3

40 Days of Purpose - November 3, 2002

First Evangelical Free Church, Minneapolis

"For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son." Romans 8:29 (NIV)

My 3^rd Purpose in life is to ______________________!

Maturity is ________________________.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good for those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28 (NIV)

THREE UNEXPECTED TOOLS

1. GOD USES _______________ TO TEACH US TO _______________________

Jesus' example: Mark 14:32-36

2. GOD USES ___________________ TO TEACH US TO ___________________

Jesus' example: Matthew 4:1-10

3. GOD USES ___________________ TO TEACH US TO ___________________

Jesus' example: Matthew 27:39-44; Luke 23:34

• Remember God has ____________________.

"Forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ." Eph. 4:32 (CEV)

• Remember God is _____________________.

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Genesis 50:20 (NIV)