1. “RECOGNIZE”
Exodus 2:11-17
Series: Life Lessons from the Life of Moses

2. The Big Idea Where is Jesus?
We need to recognize our gifts, talents, and life experiences and how they are tied to our unique purpose on earth
Where is Jesus?
We are saved and hand crafted by Jesus to fulfill his Kingdom plan for our lives. Eph. 2:8-10

3. Preview of coming attractions…Recognize your gifts, talents and tendencies
Exodus 2:11-17; Acts 7:20-29
How a misunderstood dog, a confused owner and a canine agility course taught a powerful life lesson

4. Recognize your gifts, talents and tendencies
What do you do instinctively?
What do you do well?... Name, claim & aim your gifts!
How are you using them to serve the Lord?
Are you depending on God’s power or your power alone?

5. Recognize that God uses our life experiences in His plan
Acts 7:20-29

6. Jesus uses our training, background, and knowledge for his glory
Moses spent first 40 years in Egypt. He needed to be Egyptian because he had to know the laws and practices of Pharaoh’s court and Egyptian culture to deal with Pharaoh
Jesus uses our training, background, and knowledge for his glory

7. Moses spent the middle 40 years in the desert
Moses spent the middle 40 years in the desert. He needed to learn to be a Shepherd, so that he could navigate and shepherd Israel in the desert for 40 years
Jesus will use our dark times as preparation for what he will use later

8. Moses spent his last 40 years leading Israel- He needed to be an Israelite to lead Israel. They would not have trusted someone who was not one of their own
Jesus will use us to lead our friends and family to Him

9. Recognize you were born again into Jesus’ plan for you Eph. 2:8-10
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

10. Act on the Word You Heard
Recognize your gifts, talents and tendencies. Name them, claim them, and aim them!
Recognize that Jesus will use your life experiences in His plan for your life.

11. Act on the Word You Heard
Recognize you were born again into Jesus’ plan for you. He wants to use you to affect your home church and then the community.
Are you doing the “good things” he planned? If not, take the first step today!