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Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. All The Earth – Parachute Band – All The Earth Jesus is the Lord – Travis Cottrell – Jesus Saves (Live) Thy Word – Amy Grant – Greatest Hits Jesus Loves Me – Chris Tomlin – Love Ran Red Ancient Words – Michael W. Smith – Worship Again

Leading through His Word How God Leads part 2

Review • There is a universal moral will revealed in God’s commands • There are times when God has a specific will for us as individuals • There are other times when God leaves the decision up to us.

Review • Your greatest joy is only found in the will of God

Review • Your greatest joy is only found in the will of God • There is no formula for seeking God’s leading

God’s Word is our plumb line for truth and guidance • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

God’s Word is our plumb line for truth and guidance • Psalm 1:1-3 1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the L ORD , and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither — whatever they do prospers .

God’s Word is our plumb line for truth and guidance • John 17:17 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

God’s Word reveals God’s character which is foundational to His will • Psalm 36:5-9 5 Your love, L ORD , reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. 6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, L ORD , preserve both people and animals.

God’s Word reveals God’s character which is foundational to His will • Psalm 36:5-9 7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8 They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. 9 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

God’s Word reveals God’s character which is foundational to His will • Deuteronomy 32:4 4 He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.

God’s Word reveals God’s character which is foundational to His will • In order to sense God’s leading, you need to be in close relationship with Him

God’s Word provides divine principles that can lead us in making wise decisions

God’s Word provides the language medium through which God can speak to us

Action Point: If you want to sense God’s leading, you need to spend daily time in His Word

Action Point: If you want to sense God’s leading, you need to spend daily time in His Word • Psalm 19:7-11 7 The law of the L ORD is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the L ORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the L ORD are right, giving joy to the heart.

Action Point: If you want to sense God’s leading, you need to spend daily time in His Word • Psalm 19:7-11 The commands of the L ORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the L ORD is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the L ORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.

Action Point: If you want to sense God’s leading, you need to spend daily time in His Word • Psalm 19:7-11 10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. 11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

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