The Will of the Lord notes for Sunday

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The Will of the Lord Acts 21 & 22 Key Concept …be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. The Will of the Lord Acts 21 & 22 Will of God Positions in the Church.…………………………1 Cor 1:1 Submission to authority…………………………2 Cor 8:5 Doing your best work……………………………….Eph 6:6 Sanctification & avoidance of sin……….1 Thes. 4:3 Suffering……………………………..................Heb 10:36 Will of God Cease from sinning………………………………..1 Pe 4:1 Shepherd the flock………………………………….1 Pe 5:2 Careful walk…………………………………….…….Eph 5:17 Seeking God direction……………………………Jam 4:15 Submit to government…………………………..1 Pe 2:15 What is God’s will? Perfect Permissive Perfect and Permissive Marriage and divorce Meat offered to idols King for Israel The Garden Salvation Two-part idea God’s sovereignty Man’s freewill God’s Sovereignty For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16–17 God’s Sovereignty I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. Isaiah 46:10 Man’s Freewill In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13 Man’s Freewill Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isaiah 55:6-7 Perfect Will of God God’s best for us. Salvation Baptism in Holy Spirit Sinlessness Obedience to His Word Obedience to His Spirit Best scripture Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship… Best scripture And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Three components Body Spirit Mind God’s Permissive will What God allows for us. Sin Measured obedience Choice Best Scriptures Proverbs 1:29…Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD. Psalm 119:30…I have chosen the faithful way; I have placed Your ordinances before me. Component Our Choice REALLY IMPORTANT Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. God’s will for Paul And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. Multiple Sources The Holy Spirit warns in every city Port at Syria After looking up the disciples, we stayed there seven days; and they kept telling Paul through the Spirit not to set foot in Jerusalem. Word of Knowledge Don’t go to Jerusalem! Heard the warnings When our days there were ended, we left and started on our journey, while they all, with wives and children, escorted us until we were out of the city. After kneeling down on the beach and praying, we said farewell to one another. Bon Voyage Acceptance Prayer Still headed to Jerusalem …we left and came to Caesarea, and entering the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, we stayed with him. Welcome! Name change Evangelist from deacon Four daughters who were prophetesses Gathered the believers Guest prophet Agabus A prophet named Agabus And coming to us, he took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands, and said, “This is what the Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ” Recognized Prophet Warning Object lesson A more precise word The Church’s response When we had heard this, we as well as the local residents began begging him not to go up to Jerusalem. Paul’s answer What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. Why go to Jerusalem? Perfect Will of God Paul’s insight from his conversion The Lord said to [Ananias], “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.” Acts 9:15–16 Acceptance And since he would not be persuaded, we fell silent, remarking, “The will of the Lord be done!” Made it to Jerusalem And the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. What would you do next? After he had greeted them, he began to relate one by one the things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. And when they heard it they began glorifying God; A rumor runs around town before the truth can You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed, and they are all zealous for the Law; and they have been told about you, that you are teaching all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children nor to walk according to the customs. BTW Some Gossip What are we going to do about this? Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow; take them and purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave their heads; What are we going to do about this? and all will know that there is nothing to the things which they have been told about you, but that you yourself also walk orderly, keeping the Law. Just a moment… Think About It! Submission to authority Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself along with them, went into the temple giving notice of the completion of the days of purification, until the sacrifice was offered for each one of them. Our Take-Away Are you going for perfect or… Keep the express word of God Know that God is working The Will of the Lord Acts 21 & 22

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