The Lost Art of Discernment. What is God's Will?

Introduction:

What is God's Will for Me? (Romans 12:1-2):

  1. Alter Get On It. (Romans 12:1)

    Psalm 116:12 - What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits to me?

  2. Bible Get In It. (Romans 12:2a)

    Joshua 1:8 - This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.

    Psalm 1:2-3 - his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. ...In all that he does, he prospers.

  3. Choices Get Making Them. (Romans 12:2b)

God's Will for His People:

  1. It Is God's Will That I Am Saved. (1 Timothy 2:3–4)
  2. It Is God's Will That I Am Filled With The Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:17-18)
  3. It Is God's Will That I Am Morally Pure. (1 Thessalonians 4:3)
  4. It Is God's Will That I Submit To The Government. (1 Peter 2:13-15)
  5. (Sometimes) It Is God's Will That I Suffer. (1 Peter 4:19)
  6. It Is God's Will That I Am Thankful In All Circumstances. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Romans 12:1-2

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. What ways, right or wrong, have you heard people try to discover God’s Will?

  3. How would you explain to a nonbeliever what it means to be a “living sacrifice” for God?

  4. Confession time: what are some negative things you fill your mind with? In what ways are you filling your mind with the Word of God?

  5. How does being fully dedicated to God, and having your mind renewed by His Word, let you automatically know what His will is?

Breakout
Pray for one another.