The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems • Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 37
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems • Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT) • Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 38
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems • Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT) • Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG) • Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 39
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems • Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT) • Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG) • Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT) • Loved by all of Israel and Judah (1 Sam uel 18 :17 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 40
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems • Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT) • Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG) • Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT) • Loved by all of Israel and Judah (1 Sam uel 18 :17 NLT) • Married the King’s daughter (1 Sam uel 18 :27 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 41
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems 1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David , intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 42
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems 1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David , intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming… Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 43
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems 1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David , intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming… 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So Saul chose 3,0 0 0 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 44
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems 1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David , intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming… 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So Saul chose 3,0 0 0 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats. 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So he pretended to be insane, scratching on doors and drooling down his beard. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 45
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 46
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ? ANSW SWER: David viewed God as his most reliable friend Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 47
The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ? ANSW SWER: David viewed God as his most reliable friend Psalm 27:13 NIV I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 48
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 49
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 50
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts. Psalm 117:2 NIV For great is his love toward us… Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 51
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts. Psalm 117:2 NIV For great is his love toward us… Isaiah 30 :18 NIV Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 52
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 53
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 54
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 55
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, " What is im possible for people is possible with God." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 56
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, " What is im possible for people is possible with God." Hosea 14:8 NLT …I am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit com es from Me." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 57
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, " What is im possible for people is possible with God." Hosea 14:8 NLT …I am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit com es from Me." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 58
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 59
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. … Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 60
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. … Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Rom ans 5:5 NLT … For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 61
What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend? Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. … Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Rom ans 5:5 NLT … For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. Psalm 32:10 NLT Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 62
Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship! Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 63
Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship! John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 64
Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship! John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an , so He does not lie. He is not hum an , so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 65
Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship! John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an , so He does not lie. He is not hum an , so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? 2 Peter 3:8 NIV But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 66
Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship! John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an , so He does not lie. He is not hum an , so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? 2 Peter 3:8 NIV But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. MUCH CH O OF F MY DOUBT ABO ABOUT G T GOD CO COMES FRO FROM E EXPECTI TING A HUMAN C COMMU MMUNI NICATION N PATTERN RN FROM H M HIM! Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 67
God Tells Us… Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 68
God Tells Us… Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 69
God Tells Us… Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Proverbs 3:7 NLT Don't be im pressed with your own wisdom . Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 70
God Tells Us… Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Proverbs 3:7 NLT Don't be im pressed with your own wisdom . 1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV For the foolishness of God is wiser than hum an wisdom , and the weakness of God is stronger than hum an strength. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 71
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 72
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 73
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 74
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 75
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Job 22:21 NLT Subm it to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 76
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! • Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it right. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 77
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! • Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it right. Rom ans 3:23 NLT For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 78
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! • Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it right. • Godliness requires training Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 79
God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ • If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something beautiful, meaningful and significant! • Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it right. • Godliness requires training 1 Tim othy 4:7 NLT Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives' tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 80
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 81
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 82
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 83
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 84
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 85
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT) • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 86
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT) • The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT) • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 87
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT) • The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT) • The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV) • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 88
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT) • The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT) • The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV) • The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, • the brighter they shine (Proverbs 4:18 MSG) Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 89
Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT) The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV) • The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail • of their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT) The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is • right (Ps 84:11 NLT) Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your • heart (Ps 37:4 NIV) The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT) • The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT) • The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV) • The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, • the brighter they shine (Proverbs 4:18 MSG) The hopes of the godly result in happiness (Proverbs 10:28 NLT) • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 90
Can I Really Believe This? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 91
Can I Really Believe This? • I can if I view my life as a stewardship Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 92
Can I Really Believe This? • I can if I view my life as a stewardship 1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD , and this is Your kingdom. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 93
Can I Really Believe This? • I can if I view my life as a stewardship 1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD , and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 94
Can I Really Believe This? • I can if I view my life as a stewardship 1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD , and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. • Can I handle God’s blessings, or will they derail me? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 95
Can I Really Believe This? • I can if I view my life as a stewardship 1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD , and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord. • Can I handle God’s blessings, or will they derail me? Proverbs 20 :21 NLT An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end. Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 96
So when I know what to do, why don’t I always do it? Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 97
Why don’t I always do it? • If I don’t know God’s word, then: o It’s impossible to follow it o The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 98
Why don’t I always do it? • If I don’t know God’s word, then: o It’s impossible to follow it o The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with If I’m not distinguishing between my thoughts, then: • o I can be easily deceived o I can yield to the wrong “voice” Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 99
Why don’t I always do it? • If I don’t know God’s word, then: o It’s impossible to follow it o The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with If I’m not distinguishing between my thoughts, then: • o I can be easily deceived o I can yield to the wrong “voice” But what about when I know what to do? • Living the Spirit-Led Life: Wk 2 100
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