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Spreading the Word

Spreading the Word . So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8) . Numbers 8-10.

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Spreading the Word

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  1. Spreading the Word So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8) Numbers 8-10

  2. Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Philippians 3:12-15

  3. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead Philippians 3:12-15

  4. I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-15

  5. Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. Philippians 3:12-15

  6. I. Israel at Sinai: PREPARATION (1–10) II. Sinai to Kadesh: FRUSTRATION (11–20) III. Kadesh to Moab: ANTICIPATION (20–36)

  7. Ch 1 – Numbering…for war Ch 2 – Arranging …for progress Ch 3-4- Assigning …for service Ch 5 – Maintaining …for purity Ch 6 – Separating …for separation Ch 6 – Blessing …for blessing Ch 7 – Supporting …for doing work Ch8-10 – Guiding …for God’s best

  8. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-17

  9. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17

  10. Finding God’s Will Is necessary…it is commanded Is not easy or always simple If you are going to make progress in the Christian life – knowing God’s will is required Not all make progress – some just maintain, some – go in comfortable circles…going nowhere

  11. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4)

  12. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him John 14:16-18

  13. but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans… John 14:16-18

  14. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) • Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26)

  15. Who are the Levites…and why? • Thru Passover, all the firstborn should have died • God saved them by blood of Lamb • Thus – all first born animals and people belonged to God • Practically – Levites accepted instead of all the firstborn (v.16) • Point: Because saved…now His

  16. For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. 1 Corinthians 6:20

  17. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1

  18. For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 2Corinthians 5:14-15

  19. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) • Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) • Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) • Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) • Presence – God with us (9:15-23)

  20. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15

  21. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

  22. A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

  23. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) • Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) • Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) • Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) • Presence – God with us (9:15-23) • Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10)

  24. For Convocation (meeting together) - Gathering the congregation (v3) - Gathering the Leaders (v.4) For Mobilization (v.5-8) For Confrontation (v.9) For Celebration (v.10)

  25. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) • Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) • Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) • Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) • Presence – God with us (9:15-23) • Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10) • Step out – do it (9:11-28) • Practical – be open (9:29-32) • Dependence – consistent (9:33-36)

  26. O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. Jeremiah 10:23

  27. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-17

  28. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17

  29. 9 Keys for Navigating God’s Will • Holy Spirit – Arrange for (8:1-4) • Consecration – surrendered (8:5-26) • Bible – follow Commands (9:1-5) • Prayer – ask, wait (9:8-14) • Presence – God with us (9:15-23) • Church – direct, encourage (9:24-10) • Step out – do it (9:11-28) • Practical – be open (9:29-32) • Dependence – consistent (9:33-36)

  30. For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 2Corinthians 5:14-15

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