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WHAT IS MAN?

(Finding in the Psalms #2)

Psalm 8

Dr. Jeff Burris

The Cause for the Question:

We seem small in relation to the _________________________________.

We seem small in relation to the _________________________________.

We seem small in relation to the _________________________________.

We seem small in relation to the _________________________________.

I. Our Distinction (v.5)

A. We are_________________________.

(Genesis 1:26-27; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2)

B. We are created in the ____________ of God.

(Genesis 1:26-27; 5:1; 9:6; James 3:9)

1. We are ___________________ beings.

2. We are ___________________ beings.

3. We are ___________________ beings.

II. Our Dominion (v.6-8)

God ________________________ from the rest of creation in that he                     gave us dominion over the world. (Genesis 1:26-27)

III.  Our Destiny

  A. We are created with a three-fold purpose:

1. To __________________ God (Ephesians 1:6,12,14)

2. To __________________ God (Luke 4:8)

3. To __________________ God (Hosea 6:6; John 17:3)

B. Our purpose is thwarted by _____________. (Romans 3:23; 6:23)

C. We are _________________________ by Jesus Christ.

(Romans 6:23; Colossians 1:14; Titus 2:14)

D. We can fulfill our destiny only by repentance from sin and _____________                     in Jesus. (Mark 1:15; John 3:3, 16)

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