In the right place.
At the right time.
With the right people.
Chapter 1 A Call to This Generation 1. Sociologists are describing what this generation is facing as a “socioquake”because of the incredibly fast pace of change our society is facing. This is creatingchallenges for every life: identify some of those changes, and the...
Chapter 2 The Era of Post-Modernity 1. Imagine a play without a plot, a game without rules, or a life without values - what is termed, the absence of a meta-narrative. What mental anxiety oremotional dysfunction does that produce in people? This would provide a...
Chapter 3 How Did We Get Here? 1. Track with Paul the downward spiral he describes in Romans 1:18-32. Note particularly the sequence of events that destroys a society: from the inward to the outward, the spiritual to the natural, inner beliefs to outer values, etc. 2....
Chapter 4 Solomon: A Post-Modern Man? 1. Reading the biblical account of the life of Solomon, do you get the sense that God has set him up for failure or for success? Why? 2. How do we know that Solomon started with a clear sense of identity, calling and purpose? 3....
Chapter 5 An Identity Crisis 1. How have the following belief systems shaped the hearts and minds of this generation? What does society’s pursuit of these systems say about the state of our generation? Secular humanism Evolution Psychology New Age Witchcraft 2. When a...
Chapter 6 A Father’s Heart 1. Read The Father’s Love Letter and comment to what portion of scripture touched your heart the most. Why? 2. The father’s blessing is a vital part of establishing our sense of identity. Even Jesus needed the affirmation of His Father. Did...
Chapter 7 You’ve Been On My Mind 1. It has been stated in the book that “the problem with many of God’s people is not that they do not know His plans and purpose for their life , but that they are unwilling to be obedient and pay the price to fulfill it.” Do you...
Chapter 8 Getting To Know You 1. Why does the writer believe that the starting point concerning knowing identity and purpose in life starts with knowing who God is? 2. Our sense of identity and purpose flows out of our mental picture of God. Brainstorm on the ideas...
Chapter 9 What Are You Doing, Lord? 1. Our generation is desperate to find a sense of “personal purpose.” Why is the concept of “finding my purpose in life” contrary to biblical principles? What are some of the dangers of pursuing “personal purpose?” 2. What was the...
Chapter 10 You Called, God? 1. Do you believe that you have been called by God? Describe what that call entails to us all commonly? 2. Were you called from the womb? How do you know that you exist by God’s choice and not by chance? 3. Connecting with the call affects...
Chapter 11 Where Did You Say We’re Going? 1. Why do we believe that the theological building block of predestination is a term used to describe what occurs in our lives after we surrendered our lives to Christ? 2. What are some of the lessons we glean from the life of...
Chapter 12 Knowledge of Divine Intention 1. All of natural creation demonstrates an internal knowledge of divine intention (purpose). How do we know that? Explain. 2. Do you believe that God would create all of nature with an internal knowledge of God’s purpose and...
Chapter 13 I Did It On Purpose 1. How passionate are you to know and serve the purposes of God in your generation? How is your pursuit of being an incarnation of His character, word, will and purpose being demonstrated in your life? 2. God has committed Himself to His...
Chapter 14 Marching Orders 1. God’s revelation of purpose starts with small, daily assignments. The Father is always at work, and has assignments ready for us so that we can participate with Him in making history. How does Ananias and Peter’s life demonstrate this...
Chapter 15 A Word For All Seasons 1. There are seasons to our life and ministry. Have you discerned the season you have entered? What is God trying to accomplish- the reason- in this season? 2. Seasons have a start date and a complete date. Why does God permit testing...
Chapter 16 Understanding the Mysteries of Life through the Eye of Purpose 1. Every life can be understood when we see them through the eye of God’s eternal purpose. How do the following lives demonstrate that? King David Elijah 2. What was John the Baptist’s: call,...
Chapter 17 Principles of Purpose 1. Living our lives based upon divine principles helps each one of us handle apparent contradictions in life. How do we know that God’s plans and purposes are not only knowable but achievable? What biblical foundations do we have to...
Chapter 18 Delightful Daily Disciplines 1. Readiness to serve the purposes of God requires daily submission to spiritual disciplines. Please describe how the following daily disciplines readies you for an assignment that will serve His eternal purpose: maintaining a...
Chapter 19 Master Keys 1. What does your name mean? Is there any spiritual significance associated with your name as to nature, character or calling? 2. Do a genogram on past and present influences, both positive and negative? Make sure you bring both before the Lord...
Chapter 20 Cheering on the Church 1. Julio Ruibal made this statement: “I know that I am immortal until I have done all that the Lord has for me to do.” Do you carry that same confidence in your spirit, like David, Christ and Paul, who did not believe they could die...