“WHEN GOD SAYS NO”

Acts 16:1-10

I. INTRODUCTION:
A. A brief overview of what is happening:
1. The purpose of the second trip: (Acts 15:36)
2. The disagreement that led to a split: (Acts 15:37-40)
B. Overview of the map of travel:
1. Starting location (see map on back)

II. LEARNING HOW TO TRUST THE DIRECTIONS OF GOD:
A. Bringing on Timothy: vv. 1-3

1. Well-spoken of amongst the Brethren.
2. Son of a Jewish woman who was a believer.

3. Son of a Greek father.
   B. The impact of their visits: vv. 4-5

4. Delivering the decrees by the apostles and elders.

5. Strengthening the faith, which lead to elevated numbers daily.

C. Being redirected by the Spirit: vv. 6-8

1. Not permitted in Asia
2. Not permitted in Bithynia
   D. God opens the door: vv. 9-10
3. The vision of Macedonia.
4. Immediate movement.
   III. PRINCIPLES TO PERSONALLY APPLY:
   (Together becoming “people of the Word” in principle AND in practice)

A. When God closes a door it is always for the purpose of opening another.

B. The ultimate priority in Evangelism is discipleship: (Matt 28:19-20)

C. Having a right passion for the lost comes from knowing God.