“The Excitement of Bewilderment with God”, Acts 16:6-10, Sermon for the Watford church of Christ
Season 1, Oct 20, 2019, 02:55 PM
“The Excitement of Bewilderment with God”, Acts 16:6-10
- How might bewilderment be necessary and helpful?
1. God closes and opens doors
A. Negative information
B. Positive information
Discussion: “Have you ever had a ‘strange’ experience of God opening or closing a door?”
What did you learn from it?
2. How to respond with faith
“How did Paul and his companions respond to God opening and closing doors?”
A. E………….
PERSONAL QUESTION: “What is God leading you to e………..…..?”
B. P…………..
PERSONAL QUESTION: “Where is God leading you to p…………..?”
C. D………….
PERSONAL QUESTION: “What d………….… is God placing before you?”
- All three are an expression of faith - trusting God that he has a purpose
Conclusion
- Bithynia, 1 Peter 1:1
- Galatia, Galatians 1.1-2
- Troas, 2 Corinthians 2:12
SUMMARY THOUGHT:
“Bewilderment is ………….. and ………… because it makes us ……….. and keeps us ……………”
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