Purpose Church • Message Notes
Made For A Purpose
August 23, 2026 • Exodus 3
Big Idea
You were created on purpose for a purpose.
Key Scripture
Exodus 3:7–10 NIV
The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. So I have come down to rescue them... So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt.”
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Exodus 3:11–12 NIV
But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” And God said, “I will be with you.”
3 Biblical Purpose Reminders
Fill in the blanks as you follow along.
How To Discover Your Purpose
Your purpose is found where these three things come together.
Passion: What breaks your heart?
What makes you think, “It shouldn’t be this way”?
Preparation: What are you good at?
What gifts, experiences and abilities has God placed in you?
Placement: What doors are open?
Where has God positioned you, and where is the greatest need?
The Names of God
Throughout Scripture, God reveals who He is and how He meets the needs of His people.
YHWH — I AM
The eternal, self-existent God. Exodus 3:14–15
Jehovah Rapha
The LORD who heals you. Exodus 15:26
Jehovah Shammah
The LORD is there. Ezekiel 48:35
Jehovah Rohi
The LORD is my Shepherd. Psalm 23:1
Jehovah Jireh
The LORD will provide. Genesis 22:14
Jehovah Sabaoth
The LORD of Hosts—the God who fights for you. Isaiah 6:3; Psalm 46:7; 1 Samuel 1:3
Jesus Is The Great I AM
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament.
“I am the Bread of Life.” John 6:35
“I am the Light of the World.” John 8:12
“I am the Good Shepherd.” John 10:11
“I am the Resurrection and the Life.” John 11:25
“I am the True Vine.” John 15:1