Who Am I? Set Apart from Creation – Ecclesiastes 12:7

Who Am I?

Set Apart from Creation – Ecclesiastes 12:7
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

Who am I? It’s one of life’s biggest questions—and the answer begins with God. You were created intentionally, designed with divine purpose, and made in the image of your Creator. Though sin has broken and distorted God’s perfect creation, it has not erased your worth or changed His purpose for your life. Humanity is uniquely set apart from the rest of creation, possessing an eternal soul and carrying immeasurable value. In this series, we’ll discover what Scripture teaches about our identity, why every human life matters, and how understanding who God created us to be changes the way we see ourselves—and everyone around us.

September 6 – Created by God – Ecclesiastes 7:29

September 13 – With a Divine Purpose – Ecclesiastes 12:13

September 20 – Set Apart from Creation – Ecclesiastes 12:7

September 27 – In God’s Image – Genesis 1:26

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Set Apart from Creation

Ecclesiastes 12:7

1. You have an soul.

¹⁰ “Yet they don’t ask, ‘Where is God my Creator, the one who gives songs in the night? ¹¹ Where is the one who makes us smarter than the animals and wiser than the birds of the sky?’” Job 35:10-11

 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10:28

Notes:

2. Therefore, you should not your design.

They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right. Romans 2:15

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Ephesians 5:1

Notes:

3. Therefore, you should evaluate the around you.

We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

Notes:

4. Therefore, you should who God created you to be.

Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.” Genesis 1:28

But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. Romans 1:18

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Notes:

Challenge:

What is your next step now that you know you are set apart from all other creation for the work and glory of God?

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

Growth Challenge:

This week, tell a friend about the active choice you will make to live out the unique purpose God created you for.

Read

Genesis 1 in preparation for next week’s message.

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.