A Bible Study About Purpose

Purpose: Eternal Significance in Everyday Work, from Yarrow by Precept

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

You were asked that question from as early as you can remember.

In elementary school, you drew pictures of yourself as a teacher, singer, doctor, firefighter, or astronaut, dreaming about what you might become. In high school, aptitude tests attempted to answer the question for you.

But the pressure intensified as you entered college or the workforce. And then, before you knew it, you’d chosen a major, forged a career path, and begun your journey—still trying to figure it all out along the way.

And underneath it all, you continue to ask yourself a million more questions about purpose and the meaning of life...

What do I want to do with my life? Does what I do matter? What is God’s will for me to do? Does God care about what career I choose?

Understanding the purpose of life is essential. In fact, “What is life’s purpose according to the Bible?” is one of the most important questions you can ever ask. And the work you do (whether it’s paid or not) is a significant part of that purpose for your life.

Discover the significance of your work and how it relates to the definition of life in Purpose: Eternal Significance in Everyday Work, a Bible study about purpose and part of our Faithful Living study series.*

You’ll explore the Bible to uncover “walking in your purpose” scriptures that illuminate how to live faithfully through your responsibilities and livelihoods. We’ll address questions such as:

“What is your purpose?”
“What makes life have meaning?”
“How to find purpose in life?”

And we’ll discover the answers in God’s Word together.

*This is part two of our Faithful Living study series. It is not required that you have done part one in order to do this study, but you can check it out here.

What You'll Discover

As a result of going through this Bible study about purpose, you will:

Gain insight about your calling to be a disciple of Jesus in every moment and every area of your life through exploring scriptures on “purpose.”
Understand how to experience God’s presence at work in the midst of your daily tasks.
Receive insight into the good and important work God has for you as you look at Bible verses about living life with purpose.

How It Works

Enjoy a Bible study about purpose designed to adapt to your calendar and lifestyle! Journey through the Bible study guide individually or with a group of friends. With 17 short chapters, you can easily adapt to a 4-week or 6-week schedule.
Get added insight with bonus audio and video resources. These are included in every study. Just scan the QR code on the page for encouragement, teaching, and instructional content.
Receive helpful challenges to apply God’s Word to your life through journaling prompts, Scripture meditation exercises, community engagement, and more. Join us as we look to Scripture to better answer questions about life’s meaning and purpose—and discover how to honor God in your everyday work!

Features and Benefits

Thought-provoking questions to help you engage deeply with scriptures about purpose, challenging you to explore the question, “What is your purpose?”
Guided prayers and prayer prompts to help deepen your understanding of the purpose of life as you reflect on the will of God
Journaling prompts to help you reflect on discovering life’s purpose according to the Bible
Guided Scripture meditation to help you consider scriptures about life’s meaning and purpose in your own context
Scripture memory tips to help you store up the Bible’s teaching on the meaning of life
Prompts for building community to help you discover ways to find purpose in your community together
Step-by-step guidance for the Precept Inductive Bible Study Method to get equipped with the tools to discover what the Bible says about living life with purpose

About Yarrow

You can understand what the Bible says—and what it truly means for your everyday life. And Yarrow by Precept can help. You’ll be empowered by our mission: to help you navigate the complexities of Scripture so you can connect God’s Word to your actual life.

Join our community of truth seekers who dive deep into Scripture, exploring God's Word so we can grow in Christ, together.

Whether you're looking for answers to life’s toughest questions or simply seeking encouragement, you’ll be equipped with the tools you need to grow closer to God. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, discovering the richness of God’s Word and its relevance in our lives.