I. God's Will
a) The Meaning of God's Will
1. God's sovereign will ~ Isaiah 14:24, Eph 1:11b
2. God's commanded will
* The Great Commission ~ Matthew 28:20
** The Two Great Commandments ~ Matthew 22:37,39
b) The Nature of God's Will
c) Response to God's Will
1. How should we respond to God's sovereign will?
~ Provers 3:5-6, 1 Peter 4:19, James 4:13-15
2. How should we respond to God's commanded will?
~ Eph 5:17, Deut 29:29, Deut 11:1
II. Guidance
a) Meaning of Guidance
1. Lead (to shepherd; to bear to carry)
~ Psalms 78:52, 139:24
2. Guide (to show; to help understand)
~ Psalms 23:3, 73:24
3. Direct (to establish or prepare; to make straight)
~ Proverbs 16:9, 2 Thess 3:5
b) The Nature of Guidance
Direct Guidance:
* Spoken revelation from God
* Visions
* Dreams
* Prophet/Apostle speaking for God
Indirect Guidance:
* God's Word
* Consceince or conviction
* Providence (God is in control)
* Wisdom and counsel
1. Guidance through God's Word
2. Guidance through conviction
3. Guidance through God's providence
4. Guidance through God-given wisdom |
