Hebrews 13:20-25 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25Grace be with all of you.
Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
1Thessalonians 4:3-6 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you.
Why should we PRAY after hearing God’s Word?
- God’s will is found in
John 17:3 And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
Link to Hebrews 7:2, 15-17
Link to Hebrews 9:9-12
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
Psalm 23:3 He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Matthew 18:12 If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?
2. God
Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
2 Peter 1:3 (NLT) By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know Him.
Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us….
Link to Judges 6
What does the story of Gideon tell us about the people God uses?
What must we do first to allow God to use us? (Judges 6:25-26)
What are potential idols?
3. God’s will is about
John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
Hebrews 13:2, 5 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers… 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have.
Romans 12:13-15 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.
1 Peter 2:1-2 1 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. 2Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation.
4. God’s will is accomplished primarily in
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 16:18 I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ….
Afterthoughts
What step can you take this week to KNOW GOD better?
What is an idol (something that takes your focus off God and His Kingdom) you will tear down this week? How will you do that?
What step can you take to obey God’s REVEALED Will? Where has God called you to serve?
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Scriptures for additional study
Zechariah 6:15
Ephesians 1:3-4
1 Corinthians 12
Hebrews 10:24-25
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Scriptures are pulled from Bible.com. Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2016. Used by permission. All rights reserved.