1. God’s Design For Life For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 Assistant Pastor Teddy Chang August 10, 2014 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 Assistant Pastor Teddy Chang August 10, 2014

2. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8): God’s word in order A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:2 God’s word in order A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Ecclesiastes 3:2 The scripture in the support of those Who overcome pain and suffering: 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive 1 Cor. 15:22 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:8 The scripture in the support of those Who overcome pain and suffering: 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive 1 Cor. 15:22 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. Galatians 6:8

3. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to kill, and a time to heal; Ecclesiastes 3:3 A time to break down, and a time to build up; Ecclesiastes 3:3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; Ecclesiastes 3:3 A time to break down, and a time to build up; Ecclesiastes 3:3 7 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Luke 6:27 The law of reconciliation Matthew 5:23-24 7 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Luke 6:27 The law of reconciliation Matthew 5:23-24

4. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to weep, and a time to laugh; Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to mourn, and a time to dance; Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to mourn, and a time to dance; Ecclesiastes 3:4 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Psalms 149:3 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Psalms 149:3

5. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; Ecclesiastes 3:5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; Ecclesiastes 3:5 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

6. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; Ecclesiastes 3:5 A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; Ecclesiastes 3:5 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet. Joel 2:16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet. Joel 2:16

7. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to get, and a time to lose; Ecclesiastes 3:6 A time to get, and a time to lose; Ecclesiastes 3:6 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

8. God’s design for life A time to keep, and a time to cast away; Ecclesiastes 3:6 A time to keep, and a time to cast away; Ecclesiastes 3:6 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:25-26 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:25-26

9. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to rend, and a time to sew; Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; Ecclesiastes 3:7 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. Amos 5:15 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8:7 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time. Amos 5:15 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. Proverbs 8:7

10. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to love, and a time to hate; Ecclesiastes 3:8 A time to love, and a time to hate; Ecclesiastes 3:8 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 1 John 2:9 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 1 John 2:10 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 1 John 2:9 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. 1 John 2:10

11. GOD’S DESIGN FOR LIFE A time to war, and a time to peace. Ecclesiastes 3:8 A time to war, and a time to peace. Ecclesiastes 3:8 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 1 Peter 2:11 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 1 Peter 2:11 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9