Our statement of purpose as the family of God that meets as New Life Church is: “We are here to serve and prepare you for your purpose in God’s Kingdom.” (Psalm 68:6 NKJV) God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. When you are in a family of God, you have a and a type responsibility. (Genesis 2:18 ESV) Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” (Ephesians 5:25-27 ESV) Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. As the , the Bride of Christ, we are in the Kingdom. Eight Kingdom expressions of purpose from Jesus. 1. (Matthew 28:19 ESV) Make of all nations. 2. (Acts 1:8 ESV) Be my . 3. (John 12:12 ESV) Do the that I do; and greater works. 4. (Luke 4:18 ESV) Anointed me to good news. 5. (Matthew 16:18 ESV) On this rock I will my church. 6. (Matthew 4:17 ESV) Repent, for the of heaven is at hand. 7. (Matthew 4:19 ESV) I will make you of men.” 8. (Matthew 6:33 ESV) Seek first the of God and HIS righteousness… CRITICAL QUESTION 1: Where is the and His on my list of priorities? CRITICAL QUESTION 2: What priorities is the Spirit gently telling me to or ? Jesus meticulously His disciples for their . (Luke 10:1 ESV) After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. CRITICAL QUESTION 3: What has happened in my life this week that might be preparation for a in my future?