Church with a Purpose
Teacher
Lesson Summary
The class began with a prayer for the offering and a teaching on grace‑giving, referencing Paul’s description of the Macedonian church’s generosity in 2 Corinthians. The teacher emphasized that giving should flow from love for God, not obligation, and cited Matthew 6:21 to illustrate that our treasures reveal the condition of our hearts. The discussion then shifted to the age‑old question of life’s purpose, contrasting secular answers from thinkers like Asimov and Jung with the biblical perspective found in Ecclesiastes. The teacher highlighted Solomon’s struggle in Ecclesiastes 1:2‑13 and his ultimate conclusion in Ecclesiastes 12:13 that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments. This revelation was applied to the congregation’s identity, presenting the church’s purpose statement—being a Christ‑focused family that glorifies God, grows together, and reaches up and out. The class concluded with worship, affirming that a clear purpose empowers the church to serve faithfully both locally and abroad.
Key Scriptures
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Vanities of vanities, says the Preacher; vanities of vanities, all is vanity. What advantage does man have in all his work which he does under the sun?