Why are we here?. Who are we? Who is our neighbour?

Why are we here?

Who are we?

Who is our neighbour?

What shall we do?

Jeremiah 29:1-13 pageMay 25, 2014

Why Are We Here?

Context

Context

Context

The Jews to whom Jeremiah was writing were asking themselves the question, “Why are we here?”

Observations

Observations

From the very beginning, God declares that it was He, not Nebuchadnezzar, who was responsible for the people going into exile.They are still in the palm of

God’s hand.

Observations

God’s goal for his people in Babylon is to settle down and get to work changing their surroundings for the better.

Interpretation

Interpretation

No matter where we find ourselves, God is already at work there!Why are we here?

Interpretation

The culture around us has changed dramatically, and not for the better.

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Why are we here?

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1. Conception and Birth

2. Creative Formation

3. Performance Stability

4. Protective Maintenance

5. Closure

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1. C & B

2. Creative Formation

3. Perf. Stab.

4. Prot. Maint.

5. Closure

Refocus

Revitalize

Redevelop

Who are we? Who is our neighbour? What shall we do?

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Why are we here?

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Who are we?

Who is our neighbour?

What shall we do?

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We begin by first surrendering our minds. We ask God to help us see. Second we surrender our

hearts and we ask God to help us hear.Third, we surrender our wills and

ask God to help us be.

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To do this week: intentionally set aside time with God each day. Pray for help surrendering to him and ask him to help you see, hear and be what he has called our church to be. Then pay attention to his answers.

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