How May I Find Wholeness?1 Kings 19.3-9, 13-19(p. 559)

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“He restores my soul.”  Psalm 23:3

Soul = LifeRestores = Bring back to original starting point

LIFE

relationships purpose

self-esteem

Genesis 1:27-28 NRSV“So God created humankind in his image,

In the image of God he created them;

LIFE

relationships purpose

self-esteem

Genesis 1:27-28 NRSV“So God created humankind in his image,

In the image of God he created them;

male and female he created them.

LIFE

relationships purpose

self-esteem

Genesis 1:27-28 NRSV“So God created humankind in his image,

In the image of God he created them;

male and female he created them.God blessed them, and God said to them,

“ Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. . . .”

HOW DOES GOD RESTORE LIFE?

1 Kings 19.3-9, 13-19(p. 559)

1. reminds us: we are special vv. 6-9

2. rekindles in us a vision for community vv.18-19

3. refocuses our lives on God’s plan vv.15-17

3. refocuses our lives on God’s plan vv.15-17

Great Commission

Great Commandment

Great CommissionMatthew 28:19“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Great CommandmentMatthew 22:27-39“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. . . .Love your neighbor as yourself.”

3. refocuses our lives on God’s plan vv.15-17