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This inspirational piece reflects on the significance of following God's word and purpose, emphasizing intense prayer, implementation of God's will, and intentional mission work. It showcases how the early church in Antioch heeded the Holy Spirit's calling to send Barnabas and Saul on a mission trip. The text includes valuable insights on the importance and influence of God's word, the implementation of God's revealed will, and the intentional purpose of going out to proclaim His message. The lessons from Acts 13 encourage a commitment to living out God’s plan, fervent prayer life, and dedicated mission work in spreading the Gospel.

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  1. Cover Picture In the Heart of God’s Will Acts 13:1-5

  2. Acts 13:1-5 1 Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper.

  3. Value #1: The Importance and Influence of God’s Word (Acts 13:1) Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers: Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. If we cannot justify an action, behavior or attitude based upon the word of God, we have no business indulging it, engaging in it, or entertaining it.

  4. Value #2: The Implementation of God’s Revealed Will (Acts 13:2) While they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Implementation - The fulfilling, the carrying out, the purposing of living according to the revealed plan of God.

  5. Value #3: An Intense Commitment to Prayer (Acts 13:3a) Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them…

  6. Three Connections 1. Between fasting and prayer

  7. James 1:21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

  8. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

  9. Three Connections 1. Between fasting and prayer 2. Between our prayer life and our decision -making 3. Between our prayer life and our power/ability to do God’s will.

  10. James 1:21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

  11. Value #4: The Intentional Purpose of Going Out (Acts 13:3b-5) 3 Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. 4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they sailed to Cyprus. 5 When they reached Salamis, they began to proclaim the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews; and they also had John as their helper. The Church

  12. Six Truths About “Missions” • Missions is required of every local church

  13. Six Truths About “Missions” Missions requires people

  14. Six Truths About “Missions” Missions requires sacrifice

  15. C.T. Studd There’s only one life, ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

  16. Six Truths About “Missions” Missions requires “going”

  17. Six Truths About “Missions” Missions requires “proclaiming Jesus”

  18. Six Truths About “Missions” Missions requires “assistance”

  19. Two Questions • Are you committed to Christ? Are you committed to the local church?

  20. Cover Picture In the Heart of God’s Will Acts 13:1-5

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