Tough Questions: What does the Bible say about God’s will for our lives?

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - Romans 12:1-2 (Romans 11:33-36; 12:1-2; Isaiah 46:9-10; Psalm 119:105; 139:16; Matthew 6:25-34; 10:29-30; Acts 4:27-28; 1 John 2:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 13:20-21; Deuteronomy 29:29; 2 Peter 1:16-21; 3:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; 5:16-18; Ephesians 2:1-10; 5:15-17; Luke 9:23; 1 Peter 4:1-2)

 

What does the Bible say about God’s will for our lives?

“How can I know I am in the perfect will of God?” This is a question that many believers have struggled with over the course of their journey following Jesus.

 

To understand God’s will, and what it means for us, we need to look to Scripture. When we do, we find that God’s plan for our lives is not a hidden code to be deciphered, but rather a life of faith and obedience to be lived out every day of our lives!

 

Series description:

Does God love me? The answer is, YES! Don't you wish all our questions were this easy? For so many, there are some tough questions that we wonder about, but have never had the courage to ask. Here is your chance!

This teaching series will address the tough question that we have about the Bible. We are talking about topics that are often skipped over because, well, they are complicated. Not this time! Let's tackle the tough topics and get Biblical answers! "What does the Bible says about ______?"

 

Tough Questions
"What does the Bible say about..."
...God's will for our lives?

Handout/Outline

 

I. God’s will defined
A. God’s decreed will
B. God’s desired will
C. God’s specific will

II. God’s will realized
A. Surrender your life to God
B. Seek the Kingdom of God
C. Do the will of God
--- 1. Holiness & sanctification
--- 2. Rejoice, pray & give thanks
--- 3. Steward our time
--- 4. The salvation of sinners