PART 1 HUMAN LIFE | DIVINE DESIGN SERMON SERIES | DR. JEFF JACKSON

Things work best when they operate according to their design


The world is not “working” as it should


Genesis 1:26-27 (NIV2011)
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

You were made in God’s image

Genesis 5:3 (NIV2011)
3 When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth.

You are self-conscious and able to make ethical choices

Life doesn’t work as it should when you allow instincts to excuse behavior

“We cannot excuse our improper behavior by blaming instincts and drives. Our being is at a higher level, which sets us apart from the rest of creation.” Millard Erickson


You are priceless

Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV2011)
13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.


Life doesn’t work as it should when culture determines your value

You have a God-given purpose

Isaiah 43:7 (NIV2011)
Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.

1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV2011)
31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Life doesn’t work as it should when it’s all about you


Matthew 6:31-33 (NIV2011)
31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.


You were made to thrive in a right relationship with God

John 10:10 (NIV2011)
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.


Life doesn’t work as it should when we try to live apart from God


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