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1. Robert Henry Tracey. BSc (Hons) MBcs BA MA. 2. Inspired by God. How often is it used?. 134,000,000 Google.co.uk results Only 2 Bible references (NIV). What does it mean?. To affect or guide by divine influence.
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Robert Henry Tracey BSc (Hons) MBcs BA MA 2
How often is it used? • 134,000,000 Google.co.uk results • Only 2 Bible references (NIV)
What does it mean? • To affect or guide by divine influence. • To fill with enlivening or exalting emotion: hymns that inspire the congregation.
Who has been inspired? • Writers of the Bible • Isaiah • Moses • Saul • Us
Writers of the Bible • 2 Timothy 3:16 - 17 • God Breathed • 1 Thessalonians 2:13 • Word of God • Future Generations
Isaiah • Isaiah 53:1-9 • An inspired glimpse of the saviour • 600 – 700 years before • Future Salvation
Moses • Exodus 3:1 – 14 • Tries to get out of it • God tells him to go in his name • Future Leader
Saul • Acts 9:3-17 • Two people inspired Saul and Ananias • Ananias needs to go and help someone • Saul told to wait for help • Future Help
How can we be inspired? • The Bible • Prayer – listen as well as talk • Visions and dreams • Music • Creation • Other peoples works