“The Blessing of Purpose" | Sunday AM 11.16.25 | Ashley Moss

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Original Broadcast of Sunday Morning 11 AM Discovering God Bible Class, 11.16.25
Speaker: Ashley Moss
Message Title: “The Blessing of Purpose” 

"The Blessing of Purpose” 

I. Observation: God's Intentional Design in Creation

This study begins by observing the intricate and purposeful design of the natural world as evidence of God's intentionality. By understanding that everything from the Earth's position in the solar system to the role of the smallest insect has a purpose, we can build confidence that we, too, were created with specific care and intention.

·      Key Takeaways:

o   The universe is perfectly balanced, demonstrating God's meticulous planning.

§  The Earth is in the "Goldilocks zone," the perfect distance from the sun to sustain life.

§  The atmosphere's specific 21% oxygen level is precisely what's needed for life—any more would make everything flammable, any less and we would suffocate.

o   Every element of the ecosystem serves a specific, interconnected function.

§  The moon stabilizes the Earth's tilt, creating seasons and tides.

§  Plants convert CO2 into the oxygen we breathe.

§  Insects like bees (pollination) and ants (decomposition) play vital roles in maintaining a clean and thriving environment.

o   If God put such detailed purpose into creation, He put even more care into designing each individual person.

§  "If God cared so much about those little things, then when he was designing you, he designed you with care and attention and detail. And that means you have a purpose."

"Even if... the cockroach is here to decompose things and it has a purpose, we're above that in the ecosystem... He has a purpose for you. And it's not just to be a decomposer. He has something for you to do."
— Ashley Moss

II. Interpretation: Understanding Our God-Given Purpose
This section explores what it means to be created with intention, focusing on our identity as God's "workmanship." The study uses the stories of Esther and Nehemiah to illustrate two ways God's purpose can unfold: one through a series of divinely orchestrated steps without knowing the final outcome, and the other through a clear, God-given plan.

·      Key Takeaways:

o   You are God's unique, handcrafted workmanship, created for good works.

§  Ephesians 2:10: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."

§  Handmade items are more valuable than mass-produced ones because of the time, skill, and thought invested. God sees us this way; we are not from an assembly line.

o   God's purpose may be revealed step-by-step as we walk through the doors He opens.

§  Esther did not know her ultimate purpose was to save the Jewish people. She faithfully took the next step, from being chosen for the "beauty pageant" to becoming queen, which positioned her to fulfill her destiny.

§  God equips us for our purpose, but it requires our step of faith to walk into the role He has prepared.

o   God's purpose can also be a clear plan He places directly on our hearts.

§  Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you... plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This is not just a comforting verse, but a commissioning.

§  Nehemiah knew God had put it in his heart to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Because he was acting on God's plan, he was able to complete the massive project in just 52 days despite opposition.

o   Our unique design is intentional, allowing us to connect with people and fill roles that others c