1. Created for Glory Isaiah 43:1-7

2. Created for Glory What is worthwhile under the sun? What is our purpose?

3. Created for Glory ?

4. Isaiah 43:1 “But Now” Some ifs, ands, & buts: 1 John 1:9 Philippians 4:7 Ephesians 2:4-5

5. Created for Glory I. Reasons not to Fear: A. Knowing you belong to God B. Knowing God is with you C. Knowing God loves you D. Knowing God created you for glory

6. Created for Glory II. Created for Glory A. “Called by My Name” B. “Created” – To produce a new thing C. “Formed” – To shape what has been produced D. “Made” – To perfect or to complete

7. Created for Glory III. What is Glory? A. External Things; may consist in wealth, power, portion, etc. B. Praise and honor as given to another C. That which belongs to and is God. 1. OT (kabod): heaviness = weight, honor, majesty and splendor 2. NT (doxa): brightness = majesty, honor…

8. Created for Glory D. Hebrews 1:3 1. KJV Brightness 2. NASB Radiance 3. Jesus is the radiance of God’s glory E. Created for Glory 1. Created by God for His pleasure 2. Created by God to give Him glory

9. Created for Glory IV. What is it to glorify God? A. Appreciation – Psalm 97:9 B. Adoration – Psalm 29:2 C. Affection – Deuteronomy 6:5; 1 John 4:19 D. Subjection – Hebrews 12:28

10. Created for Glory 5. Five Ways to glorify God A. Praise – Psalm 22:23 B. Good works – Matthew 5:16 C. Fruit-bearing – John 15:8 D. Unity – Romans 15:6 E. Holiness – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

11. Created for Glory Two Verses that sum this up: 1 Peter 4:11 “…That in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ…” 1 Corinthians 10:31b “…Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

12. Created for Glory Challenge Be who God created you to be and do what God created you to do – Bring Him Glory! Blessing The Holy Spirit will continue to work in you, molding you into the image of Christ, exalting Him and giving glory to God. You are blessed and you are a blessing – Glory to God!